{"id":10525,"date":"2012-12-08T11:04:17","date_gmt":"2012-12-08T11:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=10525"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"oldbtb_99","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=10525","title":{"rendered":"Claiming Crown Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hot on the heels of the Bargain Bowl, we have another festival day dedicated to the lower levels of our game. \u00a0The Claiming Crown emulates the real-life event, where starter allowance types get to run for $75k to $150k purses. \u00a0Trotter200 has two entries in a number of these, so if he doesn’t come home with a win or two, he just might eat his hat. \u00a0Let’s take a glimpse at highlighted entries in each of the carded eleven Crown events (some of them split divisions):<\/div>\n
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The Steel Horse, 8.5 furlongs on dirt, $7.5k tag<\/div>\n
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Interestingly, I bred the favorite, MIRA MESA<\/b>. \u00a0Since I lost him by claim, he’s had a parade of triple digit speeds, but threw a dud in his last. \u00a0Current owner plugger03 needs to find the solution to get the deserving fave home first. \u00a0SINGAPORE NERD<\/b> needs a return to last winter’s form, but the reduction in distance might do the trick; DIAMOND SHIELD<\/b> has solid speed numbers and looks to be closing late; VOTE FOR CHARM<\/b> is a versatile type with the numbers to contend; STRONG RIVER<\/b> needs his best, but is another that could run late for a big piece.<\/div>\n
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The Midnight Express Division 1, 6 furlongs on dirt, $7.5k tag<\/div>\n
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EQUIMATIC<\/b>, a Michigander, has tried everything, from frontrunning to deep closer style, and was graded placed way back in 2005 as a juvenile. FANTASTIC SPECIAL<\/b> comes in looking the improving horse off two sharp wins; the astute fritzl1 claim was for just $2k two races back. \u00a0RULE THE HEART<\/b> is a sprint closer type with a number of 100 speeds and 13 wins. \u00a0I’D BE LION<\/b> if I didn’t say this one will be among the leaders, probably behind ADIOS CUCARACHA<\/b> early. \u00a0RANDOLPH <\/b>looks better at a mile. \u00a0BELIEVE N MUSIC <\/b>has won two straight and looks interesting at 6-1.<\/div>\n
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The Midnight Express Division 2, 6 furlongs on dirt, $7.5k tag<\/div>\n
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HEAD N OUT<\/b> has 14 wins, three with current owner rubiano07, and will probably lay midpack waiting for a run. \u00a0SINNER SPEAK<\/b> has been rounding back up in form since returning to a speedster technique. \u00a0RED MONSUN<\/b> is that rare Monsun offspring fed a diet of dirt sprints. \u00a0MY PROJECTS<\/b> comes in off his best race ever, and could win with a repeat. \u00a0KNICKED<\/b> returns to dirt but might really prefer the green stuff. \u00a0CRYPTOCOMBO <\/b>popped some big numbers this fall at the distance and is looking for a return to that form.<\/div>\n
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The Get Going Fast, 6 furlongs on dirt, $15k tag<\/div>\n
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4yo COLAPSO <\/b>is really coming on, and firfight10 coaxed a 101 speed off the claim last out at this starter level. \u00a0SEASCAN <\/b>goes through up and down form cycles, and might just be coming down off a high. \u00a0PLATO’S RETREAT<\/b> might have been favored in this race in the spring, but has a bit of a rough spot now. \u00a0PLANET BEATER<\/b> chooses an interesting spot to make his sprint debut, but is a sneaky pick off a 100-speed route where he ran fast early. \u00a0COSTA ME CREDITS <\/b>also comes off a 100 speed race. \u00a0LIVESFOREVERMORE <\/b>has back class AND a 102 last out for his part. \u00a0But it all comes down to favorite MICHIGAN<\/b>, who hasn’t run slower than 104 since switching to dirt in June.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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The Grass Gown, 8.5 furlongs on turf, females, $25k tag<\/div>\n
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SHEER DROP<\/b> is a speedy stakeswinner; GOLD IN THE SKY<\/b> just won from 12 lengths back at the third call last out, but that was at 12 furlongs; GIVE HER A SHOT<\/b> is a consistent winner who can sit off the speed; BARB’S SOPPRESSETTA<\/b> might have blasted an easy field last out and be faster than expected; SEEK THE BARD<\/b> has a top career speed of 79.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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The Ruby Tuesday, 8.5 furlongs on turf, $25k tag<\/div>\n
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SLAM AGAIN<\/b> has just one turf race, and it wasn’t good. \u00a0PRO UNIVERSE<\/b> broke a string of nine straight 90s last out when finishing off the board. \u00a0LAZY BARB just busted a big number in a 10k claimer. \u00a0SIR FASTROCK<\/b> hit career highs this time last year, but has been less impressive this year. \u00a0RAY OF SUN<\/b> is of consistent quality, and is likely for a paycheck. \u00a0HOOSIER CADET<\/b> is a 4yo coming into his best form, and RATTLE THE SABRE<\/b> comes off two straight wins and adds a furlong (interesting at 18-1).<\/div>\n
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The Showstopper Division 1, 9 furlongs on dirt, $35k tag<\/div>\n
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VILLAGE VOICE<\/b> would seem to want polytrack off a career best performance on that surface. \u00a0Favored 7yo BAR K RASH<\/b> has been running very impressively againts saltier company, but needs to hold off the likes of CANADIAN QUALITY<\/b> and the rest. \u00a0DIGNIFIED ROBOT<\/b> enters off a 103 speed and is a big threat. \u00a0MICHAEL\u00a0CRICHTON <\/b>could sneak in for a share. \u00a0SHAMWOW <\/b>(cool name!) is a dangerous last-race winner. \u00a0<\/div>\n
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The Showstopper Division 2, 9 furlongs on dirt, $35k tag<\/div>\n
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EARLY CLAN<\/b> would have loved a wet track, having won four straight starters a while back on off going, but overall looks off his best form. \u00a0DEUCE BIAGLOW<\/b> too has seen better days, but does have an interesting closing kick if the pace collapses. \u00a0CELTIC ESSENCE<\/b> throws a big one every once in a while, so maybe it’s his turn. \u00a0OZZZY DAZZLER<\/b> comes in off a win, and has the best form other than outside threat EXBOURNE’S COURT<\/b>. \u00a0That one has a two-race win streak and is a worthy bet at a co-favored 4-1.<\/div>\n
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The Long John Silver, 12 furlongs on dirt, $25k tag<\/div>\n
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THE SILENT EMPEROR<\/b> has done most of his damage at 8 furlongs and less. \u00a0Favorite HARD TO TELL<\/b> has a recent 102 speed at the distance and looks tough. \u00a0I BEN SUCKERED<\/b> has played around the edges most of the year, but is experienced at this trip. \u00a0SEATTLE LEGEND<\/b>, inbred 2×3 to Strawberry Road, has won 13 of 50 and might like the extra distance today coming off a nice performance. \u00a0WEST WELSH DRIVE <\/b>is a former graded stakes contender, but may still have enough to contend. \u00a0Maiden winners BOLTOR<\/b>, DEVASTATING OIL<\/b>, and MR. CADET<\/b> are 156-1, 46-1, and 38-1, respectively, but MR. CADET<\/b> is interesting in the show spot.<\/div>\n
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The Green With Envy, 16 furlongs on turf, $25k tag<\/div>\n
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YOU ARE PLEASANT<\/b> is primed and ready off two wins, the most recent at two miles. \u00a0PROFLY KINGDOM<\/b> has looked better at 10 furlongs or so. \u00a0PRAETORIAN PREFECT<\/b> is a Grade 2, half-million dollar winner who made his way down to the $5k claimer level now in his 8yo year – he wins easily if he relives his younger days. DIESIS LEGACY<\/b> is consistent at longer distances and is stakesplaced at two miles. \u00a0Stakeswinner GREYHUNT R.<\/b> looks hard to beat off a frontrunning win at this distance in a $150k starter allowance.<\/div>\n
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The Cinderella, 6 furlongs on dirt, females, $15k tag<\/div>\n
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If you like the lottery, try ST. POWER<\/b> at 316-1. \u00a0He’s run about a 60 speed in his three races, but maybe he likes sprints, eh? \u00a0THE IN CROWD <\/b>has some recent 98s and might be going better than 9\/5 favorite BLACK DIAMOND STAR<\/b>. \u00a0The other low odds runner, HAPPY TIME<\/b>, will try to steal it on the front end. \u00a0<\/div>\n
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