Stakes Winner Abnormal leads Northern Florida freshmen
Northern Florida– Kennie’s stakes-winning Abnormal headlines a closely matched group of freshmen colts in the $80,000 Out Within Raise Stakes. By Devil’s Bag, Abnormal brings experience to the plate, making his 8th career call to the post. the colt captured a Minnesota black type event in his 4th trip and has since been here and there on or near the lead in short field contests. Top jockey O.A. Haack (22%) pilots the speedster and he should have plenty company on the front end.
Maruxa’z Cicerone may join Abnormal in a pace fray. The Dixieland Band youngster clearly dominated his his lone start: a 85 SP# MSW score, leading from gate to post. Decent jockey E. Stevenson (13%) helps the colt who will likely face a much tougher time on the lead. Promising individual though at 5/2.
A pair of stalkers though may leave the field in their wake. Both of them boast 90+ SP#s:
- By Forty Niner, grimmie’s Whirled Ceres (5/2) won two back over Saturday’s 7.5f distance with a rollicking 92 SP#. The colt’s since coughed it up around two-turns. Superb K. Braun gets the call to turn this talented youngster around. (Must try turf with Kris S. as damsire soon too!)
- Jockeymax sends out Northern Jones (9/5) who zipped over a speed duel LTO with a 93 SP#. The Smarty Jones son is a chip off the ol’ block — game little guy over a fast track. Well-spotted, so here’s your winner.
Finally, closer Chinedu Hollandia (9/2) saves ground from the rail. The Unbridled grandson broke his maiden on his third try. He proceeded to pick up a little ground in his next outing before falling flat over a fast track. Factor for the board for tiramisu stable.
Snowchief’s Picks:
Win: Northern Jones
Place: Cicerone
Show: Whirled Ceres
Good luck to all.