Older horses are set to test the Virginia turf this week, on the cards highlight race, the Drop The Bomb Turf Route.\u00a0\u00a0The race will run over eight and a half furlongs of turf, and carries a $30000 purse.\u00a0\u00a0Virginia enjoyed beautiful late spring weather this week and the turf will be rated as firm for the event.\u00a0\u00a0The race draws a tight, well matched field of nine and even the oddsmakers are having trouble choosing between them.\u00a0\u00a0The odds are sandwiched between a pair of 4\/1 favorites and a pair of 8\/1 “longshots”.\u00a0\u00a0There’s money to be made on this one, but it’s going to be a tough pick for that winning ticket.<\/p>\n
PP 1) Splash of Rainbow(IRE)<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by Cape Cross(IRE), Trained by vkstables2.
Age: 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 24\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 1
Last Ten: 3-2-1-0-1,\u00a0\u00a08 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 111.3,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 8T Stk 1\/13 by 2L
Turf starts: 23,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 99.50%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 18, 6-4-1
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 96.02\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 60.67\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0At the top of his form in last four and loves the distance, should be just off the pace early, could be dangerous with his best.<\/p>\n
PP 2) Buda Rocks(KY)<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by Rock Hard Ten, Trained by chop.
Age: 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 34\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 29\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 6
Last Ten: 2-0-0-4-2,\u00a0\u00a07 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 112.7,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 9T G1 5\/14 out 7L
Turf starts: 33,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 99.85%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 5, 1-2-1
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 105.06\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 52.44\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Drop in class benefits here, but typically prefers a slightly longer race, run under nine furlongs only once since two year old season, looking to use this one as a tune up race.<\/p>\n
PP 3) Check The Chamber(KY)<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by War Chant, Trained by otistaylor.
Age: 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 1
Last Ten: 1-2-1-1-2,\u00a0\u00a07 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 111.2,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 8T G3 6\/6 out 5.25L
Turf starts: 18,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 93.16%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 10, 2-2-2
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 98.74\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 7.61\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Putting up decent speeds but off form recently, hasn’t won in nearly a year, tough field for a pure closer here, will need his best and more.<\/p>\n
PP 4) Source Code(CA)<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by Desert Code, Trained by spacerace.
Age: 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 20\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 0
Last Ten: 2-3-3-1-1,\u00a0\u00a07 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 108.3,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 10T Stk 5\/8 out 10.5L
Turf starts: 19,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 98.65%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 9, 2-3-2
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 97.69\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 35.54\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Has struggled in stakes company, this is not the best field composition for his running style, will need a near perfect trip in second half to threaten here.<\/p>\n
PP 5) Deactivator(KY)<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by Smart Strike, Trained by knightess.
Age: 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 24\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 1
Last Ten: 4-1-2-2-0,\u00a0\u00a05 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 113.1,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 7T Alw 4\/13 out 5L
Turf starts: 22,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 97.98%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 6, 5-1-0
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 94.16\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 79.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Extra distance could be a big plus for him here, superb speed and a pair of wins in last two outings at a mile, has recently back off the pace a bit more early, definitely worth a second look here.<\/p>\n
PP 6) Record Distortion(KY)<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by Pulpit, Trained by bcumming1.
Age: 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 29\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 2
Last Ten: 2-2-1-2-0,\u00a0\u00a08 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 110.8,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 8.5T G3 6\/14 out 5.25L
Turf starts: 21,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 89.39%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 12, 4-0-1
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 100.61\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 62.55\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Excellent speeds since coming back from minor injury last October, but trouble bringing home the gold, should be in a good position for late flurry here, could surprise.<\/p>\n
PP 7) Unsilent Killer<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by A.P. Indy, Trained by icbomber4.
Age: 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 0
Last Ten: 2-3-2-1-1,\u00a0\u00a010 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 113.8,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 9D Alw 2\/11 out 2L
Turf starts: 11,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 94.90%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 5, 3-0-0
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 105.95\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 71.75\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Should be heavily pressuring if not setting the early pace here, with plenty left for the second half, hasn’t shown much closing power, but posting excellent speeds, won’t call this a sure win, but have to box him in your exotics here.<\/p>\n
PP 8) Ginger’s Chant(KY)<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by War Chant, Trained by coug.
Age: 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 34\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 21\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 5
Last Ten: 2-3-1-2-1,\u00a0\u00a06 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 109.3,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 6T Stk 4\/6 out 2.75L
Turf starts: 31,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 100%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 8, 2-2-1
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 98.48\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 80.93\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Should set the early pace in this one, but hasn’t shown the speed he will need here to hold on late against the younger legs, looks to be a good chance of him packing it in at the half post.<\/p>\n
PP 9) Fit For A Fight(KY)<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Sired by Dynaformer, Trained by chilimac.
Age: 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Races: 19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Runs: 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes wins: 0
Last Ten: 2-2-1-1-3,\u00a0\u00a07 100+ Speed,\u00a0\u00a0Best 112.6,\u00a0\u00a0Last race: 8.5T A3s 2\/6 out 1L
Turf starts: 18,\u00a0\u00a0% of Earnings on Turf: 98.02%,\u00a0\u00a0Starts at 8 to 8.5F Turf: 14, 7-2-0
Avg Race speed +\/- 1F: 99.83\u00a0\u00a0Avg Starting Speed: 56.38\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Has bounce back well in last three starts, doing some of the best running of his career, but stepping back up in class here and has not fared well against stakes company, could be in the mix late.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Well matched field is build for excitement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":472,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews","category-reviews","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/472"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10256"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10256\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10256"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}