{"id":1154,"date":"2005-11-11T21:35:46","date_gmt":"2005-11-11T21:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=1154"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"oldbtb_1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=1154","title":{"rendered":"BB Turf Distaff heroine Turning Japanese runs back at Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"

Victoria<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0Drama is out in serious full force for this year’s renewal of the Grade 1 $1,000,000 Coxless Stakes<\/EM>.\u00a0 Two-time Breeders Bowl Turf Distaff(G1)<\/EM> heroine Turning Japanese<\/STRONG> runs right back\u00a0after her glorious New York victory.\u00a0 She tests the boys over the classic 10 furlongs, and, boy, a fine field awaits her.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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We’ve got Windy City Turf Classic(G1) <\/EM>champ Top Jimmy<\/STRONG>, returning fit to his much preferred turf distance.\u00a0\u00a0 Toss in recent graded winners Doggie Walacki, Cephas(IRE),<\/STRONG> and the\u00a0promising sophomore New Storm<\/STRONG> and you’ll see a deep black type\u00a0group.\u00a0\u00a0Arkansas Traveler<\/STRONG> sure is due for a graded win and Causes Wood(IRE)<\/STRONG> hopes to scale the barrier after dominating the listed ranks.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Care for some Coxless Stakes<\/EM>\u00a0trivia?\u00a0 This time-honored classic again matches Breeders Bowl winners:\u00a0 Turning Japanese versus last year’s Breeders Bowl Juvenile Turf(G1) <\/EM>champ Like\u00a0A Porcupine<\/STRONG> (’02 BB Turf winner\u00a0Project Thor defeated ’99 Turf hero Writer Orange in the\u00a02001 Coxless).\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Also, Turning Japanese\u00a0endeavors to\u00a0become the first female winner of this race.\u00a0\u00a0The celebrated turf racemare Amanda Jane tried *three times* to come home a winner, but alas, finished also-ran<\/EM> in each trip to the wire.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Will we see\u00a0Questing Gulch’s 2:00 4\/5 stakes record fall?\u00a0 Maybe not, but one thing’s for certain:\u00a0 pure drama awaits…………..\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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6\/1 – Turning Japanese<\/STRONG> – dkyoung7:\u00a0\u00a0 Even though it’s not technically “running back,” two weeks rest sure comes pretty close in this wear & tear<\/EM> age.\u00a0 Turning Japanese became just the second Sim horse\u00a0to win two Breeders Bowl races (the great Storm Dog won two BB Miles).\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Do you think that last year’s champion turf mare and\u00a0older mare feels the pressure?\u00a0 Nah, think again!\u00a0 This gal’s just kickin’ up her heels.\u00a0\u00a0 She did have a “troubling” ’05 though (if you can call it that!).\u00a0 Turning Japanese *only* won 2 Grade 1s this year amongst several in-the-money efforts.\u00a0 Her worst race came in the First State Distaff(G1)<\/EM>, a dirt\u00a0experiment where she finished well off the board.\u00a0\u00a0 That race probably took the spotlight a bit off her.\u00a0\u00a0The Sunday Silence mare recovered immediately, winning 2 of her next 4, including the Breeders Bowl.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Now, here’s the Eclipse skinny (IMO of course!):\u00a0\u00a0in order to claim the turf mare title, Turning Japanese\u00a0holds all the cards….. except two big ones!\u00a0\u00a0She must win or hit the board well in this race *and* see the sophomore filly La Pata Daisy go down to defeat\u00a0earlier on the card here at Victoria.\u00a0\u00a0 If one or the other wins, then the victor shall have a clear championship lead.\u00a0 If both win, well, it’ll be a close vote and we might have to look to\u00a0DelPenn Championship Day for the deciding factor (if\u00a0both ‘Daisy and ‘Japan race there!).\u00a0\u00a0But don’t forget the other spectacular mare, Elsinore!\u00a0\u00a0The turf sprinter is poised to break the graded stakes win streak record in a couple weeks (8 grades in a row!).\u00a0 She’s an outsider, but has a chance if both ‘Daisy and ‘Japanese fall.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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A lot on the line Saturday!\u00a0\u00a0Very tough spot versus the boys, but the gal has the goods.\u00a0 Bad jockey doesn’t help, but Dkyoung is one of the best trainers out there.\u00a0\u00a0Read ’em ‘n weep and let’s see Turning Japanese join Storm Dog as one of the greatest mares ever in the game.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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6\/1 – Top Jimmy<\/STRONG> – sdmf2:\u00a0\u00a0 There’s no denying it — that DelPenn\/GR Simsters Smackdown<\/EM> day showcased a lot of future stars!\u00a0 And this Peintre Celebre colt, Top Jimmy, sure came into his own that afternoon.\u00a0 It was just the 4YO colt’s 15th career start, but, wow, he done nailed<\/EM> the 10f turf division event with classy off pace flair.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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The rousing victory set him\u00a0up oh-so perfectly for a glorious coming\u00a0out party.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The $2-million Windy City Turf Classic(G1)<\/EM> is the penultimate race over 10f in the Sim and Top Jimmy fired his absolute best, storming from the back of the pack to record a strong two length triumph.\u00a0\u00a0The win not proved healthy for his bankroll, but also his credentials.\u00a0 The colt appeared ready to take on the big boys in the Man O’ War Stakes(G1<\/EM>).\u00a0 Alas, Top Jimmy flattened out a tad over the 11 furlongs, finishing a decent fourth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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No points though for the loss and so Top Jimmy missed the Breeders Bowl.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt instead picked up a good cheque over miler graded company in his last and now sits lean-n-mean, returning to his much beloved 10 furlongs.\u00a0\u00a0 Trainer Sdmf2 hopes that\u00a0a couple longshots set up the pace for Top Jimmy’s rallying stretch drive.\u00a0 In all honesty, the one to beat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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7\/1 – New Storm<\/STRONG> – coolerk:\u00a0\u00a0 The sophomore son of Storm Cat kept nibbling and nibbling at the listed stakes door before living up to his pedigree.\u00a0\u00a0 In the Early Months(G2),<\/EM> the closer got up in time to snatch a photo finish versus his age group.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s since bagged a listed contest\u00a0against\u00a0his elders over nine panels in fine time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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This colt’s a sleeper — he’s perfectly suited to 9f-10f.\u00a0 Dead game runner too, capable of huge SP#s.\u00a0\u00a0This would be a superb win for him at this point if he cold knock off the best at this distance. \u00a0A live sleeper any way you look at it.\u00a0 Good jockey aboard helps — but has to outgame Top Jimmy,\u00a0Doggie Walacki and Turning Japanese in a thunder herd<\/EM> of closers.\u00a0 Might be a tall order then, but, still, not without a chance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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7\/1 – Causes Wood(IRE)<\/STRONG> – ruby7:\u00a0\u00a0 As only one of two true speedsters in the race, Causes Wood might spoil the show for everyone.\u00a0 He’s a very good pacesetter and trainer ruby7 had the Giant’s Causeway(IRE) son rack up 10.5f listed stakes in heaps this past year.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Do you think he can handle the graded leap?\u00a0\u00a0 Yes!\u00a0 The 4YO ran tough, finishing runner-up over nine panels in G3 company LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 That race was short for him fair to say.\u00a0 If this guy scoots out to an uncontested lead…. beware!\u00a0 Tall order versus these classy closers, but not that far-fetched.\u00a0 Hmmm…. I’d keep him in your trifecta regardless.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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7\/1 – Golden Bridle<\/STRONG> – varsitytwo:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gold Fever son stretches out big from decent miler running.\u00a0 Previously, the 4YO was average over the dirt, then switched to grass in 15th career start.\u00a0 He’s got a future on the green stuff, but still is trying to find his best groove.\u00a0\u00a0 Should be at higher odds though here frankly.\u00a0 We’ll see what he’s made of, but, again, shall be a part of the thunderous closer herd.\u00a0 Outside chance.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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10\/1 – Arkansas Traveler<\/STRONG> – lenny10:\u00a0\u00a0 Pine Bluff 4YO keeps knocking on the door in these graded events.\u00a0 How bout this:\u00a0\u00a0 he finished 3rd to Top Jimmy in *both* the DP\/GR Smackdown<\/EM> as well as the Windy City(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0 Then 3rd again, beating ‘Jimmy to the wire in the Man O’ War(G1).\u00a0 Mmhmm.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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‘Traveler cuts back from 12f running to match his rivals again over the mighty 10.\u00a0\u00a0 He belongs with the faves and has just as good a chance of finally bringing home his very own graded score.\u00a0 Must outrun his rivals from off pace to the wire.\u00a0 Wil he bring his very best A-game?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Good jockey helps to urge him on.\u00a0 Gonna be a close finish.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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10\/1 – Doggie Walacki<\/STRONG> – theagakhan:\u00a0 Fourth to Top Jimmy in that 10f turf DelPenn\/GR Simsters Smackdown<\/EM> event, the ‘Dog proved the depth of that race when winning his very next.\u00a0 At florida, he rousingly scored from off pace in the Crazy Horse(G1)<\/EM> over 10f.\u00a0 And hey!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The 106 SP# matched Top Jimmy’s 106 in the Windy City(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the Kris S. 6YO\u00a0threw a horrendous clinker in the Ark de Triumph(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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So which one’s better?\u00a0 They both make their 19th career starts Saturday.\u00a0 Top Jimmy has the better Smackdown follow-ups and boasts an overall prettier resume.\u00a0 On the other hand, Doggie Walacki\u00a0shows more graded experience and is just as promising.\u00a0\u00a0 He even beat his rival to the wire in the United Countries(G1 – 11f)<\/EM>, finishing 4th to Top Jimmy’s 7th.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Hmmm…… he’s since has a 5 week breather and excellent jockey aboard spells revenge<\/EM>.\u00a0 Nevertheless, they’re both closers and will ahve to outrace each other to the wire.\u00a0 Keep an eye on the ‘Dog.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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11\/1 – The Gourmet<\/STRONG> – quicksand:\u00a0\u00a0 Interesting dark horse with this Miswaki 4YO colt.\u00a0 ‘Gourmet rides a whopping six-race win streak, climbing from rock-bottom Starter ALWs to a NW2x, then two straight stakes wins!\u00a0 And the routes were sure key with this colt too — he boasts an eye-catching 5 for 7 lifetime route record.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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The big boy scored a superb 108 SP# score LTO from midpack over nine furlongs.\u00a0\u00a0 This is the first time he traverses 10f, so it’ll be a litmus test.\u00a0\u00a0 If he can scale both the distance and the class leap, then he might be kind of tough and has merit for the winner’s circle.\u00a0 We’ll see what he’s made of.\u00a0\u00a0 Worthy try for the graded gold — would prefer a G3 or G2 first, but you never know!\u00a0\u00a0 Dark horse and has something to prove.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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12\/1 – Roidazoid(IRE)<\/STRONG> – aaihr:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Theatrical(IRE) 6YO should vie for pace.\u00a0\u00a0 He loves this distance and sets the lead often in graded events.\u00a0 The big boy even finished third in Grade 3 company LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 The only way ‘Roid’s gonna win is if he can jump out to a easy peasy lead.\u00a0 Considerable help needed as well with the faves to fall.\u00a0 Game old warrior — he should be at higher odds though here.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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12\/1 – Cephas(IRE)<\/STRONG> – iamprofit:\u00a0\u00a0 Rock Of Gibraltar(IRE) 4YO on target when winning the Kakarazuka Tinen Cup(G2)<\/EM> over the summer at Japan.\u00a0 The closer made up heaps of ground to get up in time for the 10f victory.\u00a0 He’s since reeled off two poor efforts over 11f (including the Man O’ War(G1)<\/EM>).\u00a0 Picked up the beat a tad in the Brown Fields(G3)<\/EM> over nine panels, but still came home well off the board.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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15\/1 – Like A Porcupine<\/STRONG> – trifecta:\u00a0\u00a0 Last year’s BB Juvy Turf(G1) champ has had a zany sophomore season.\u00a0 He didn’t do much anywhere till finally picking up his old groove in his last outing.\u00a0 In the 9f Cherry Limb(G3), the Kingmambo son gamely rallied from midpack to finish a length shy of the winner’s circle.\u00a0 It was a good 103 SP# too.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Could he be back in form?\u00a0 Didn’t want any part of 11f this season — could he appreciate more the mighty 10?\u00a0 Possible, but it’s a “wait and see” type proposition.\u00a0 Odds are against him, but you never know.\u00a0 He’d be the talk of the Sim if he won.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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16\/1 – Eternity(IRE)<\/STRONG> – blackirish:\u00a0\u00a0 Sophomore loves this distance…. and could provide pressure\u00a0near the pace.\u00a0 Maybe even pick up a minor share if closers don’t fire.\u00a0\u00a0 But I think this Fasilyev(IRE) youngster is kind of rushed here.\u00a0 He doesn’t have much stakes experience and the SP#s make him a true longshot too.\u00a0 I just think this is a reach and\u00a0he should be in listed company at this distance, trying to build those numbers.\u00a0 Regroup afterwards. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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33\/1 – Sovereignity ‘Aus’<\/STRONG> – springapp:\u00a0\u00a0 Shortened up a tad LTO to win over a short field 10.5f stakes field.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4YO Istidaad son hasn’t won much in his career and doesn’t approach the SP#s of the faves.\u00a0 He’s outclassed safe to say in this spot.\u00a0 Little chance.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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34\/1 – Stuck In Reverse<\/STRONG> – bwarrick:\u00a0\u00a0 Old Rahy 7YO hasn’t been the same since returning to races this year.\u00a0 Could apply pace pressure and that might figure into outcome.\u00a0\u00a0 Good runner over marathons; might perk up as well over 10f.\u00a0 He just doesn’t belong here though — shot in the dark.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Who shall\u00a0add their name to Coxless Stakes<\/EM> history?\u00a0\u00a0 And will we see Turning Japanese race into the Sim’s history books, sustaining an end-of-season flurry towards another championship?\u00a0 IMO,\u00a0the day belongs to the ‘Jimmy over a thunderous herd of closers.\u00a0 My heart’s with\u00a0the grand old mare though.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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5th installment this year, first run in 2001.\u00a0 All runnings at track A1 (Victoria), over\u00a010 furlongs on\u00a0turf.\u00a0\u00a0Firm turf for three renewals;\u00a0 yielding conditions once.\u00a0 Purse:\u00a0 $1,000,000.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stakes Record:\u00a0 2:00 4\/5\u00a0(Questing Gulch, 2002).\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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2001<\/FONT><\/A>:\u00a0 Won by Project Thor<\/STRONG> (rpilling), [final time unknown; 109 SP#].\u00a0 The greatest edition of the Coxless<\/EM> saw Project Thor\u00a0rambling from midpack to\u00a0win well under wraps by 4 lengths.\u00a0\u00a0The superstar gathering included heavy favorite Used Bandaid (previously 3rd in BB Mile<\/EM>, won Canada Mile(G1),<\/EM> etc),\u00a0’99 BB Turf<\/EM> champ Writer Orange ($4.3-million), famous racemare Amanda Jane, millionaires Cad Crop, Prospector Doc, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>Project Thor himself had previously finished 2nd to legendary rival Joe Cayenne in that year’s BB Turf<\/EM>.\u00a0 He would go on to surprise his rival a year later, masterfully capturing the 2002 BB Turf<\/EM> crown.\u00a0 By With Approval, Project Thor was an iron horse, winning<\/FONT>\u00a023 of 98 career starts\u00a0over 5-some years.\u00a0\u00a0He never won a Sim Eclipse championship, but should be considered alongside other great non-champs like Dusty Dance, Duke Ali, etc.\u00a0 Retired A-rank, with $5.6 million in earnings.\u00a0 “Dam” of\u00a00-for-2 Woodman 4YO colt.<\/FONT> <\/DIV>
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2002<\/FONT><\/A>:\u00a0 Won by Questing Gulch\u00a0<\/STRONG>(letitride), 2:00 4\/5 (118 “old” SP#).\u00a0 Despite\u00a0losing the draw for a BB Turf<\/EM>\u00a0appearance, closer Questing Gulch had the last laugh, spoiling an excellent lineup to win going away by 4 1\/2 lengths.\u00a0 Great racemare Amanda Jane and millionaire Cad Crop again\u00a0checked in among the also-rans.\u00a0\u00a0Ditto for BB Mile<\/EM> runner-up Ray Of Pye ($4.2-million).\u00a0 G<\/FONT>raded winners Sarahs Blues, Alyrap Roar, Judge Zach(IRE), etc struggled home.\u00a0 Questing Gulch was a fresh horse coming off of a layoff prior to his sizzling\u00a0Coxless<\/EM> victory.\u00a0 That’s really the story of the Gulch horse’s career too —\u00a0he only boasts 59\u00a0calls to the post\u00a0in six\u00a0years!\u00a0 He notably finished 2nd to Joe Cayenne in the ’02 Japan Classic(G1) <\/EM>and captured a few more grades the following season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>Active in ALW ranks\u00a0after 59 starts, $2.6-million bankroll.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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2003<\/FONT><\/A>:\u00a0 Won by\u00a0Cool Bro<\/STRONG>\u00a0(fieldmill), 2:01 1\/5.\u00a0\u00a0Sweeping closer finish\u00a0as the heavy favorite.\u00a0\u00a0Defeated millionaires\u00a0Ray Of Pye, Start The Music, Sarahs Blues, Keep The Faith(IRE), etc.\u00a0\u00a0Amanda Jane failed to hit the board again in her\u00a03rd\u00a0Coxless Stakes<\/EM> attempt.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>Cool Bro was so modestly bred (bargain baby\u00a0by Storm Cat stallion, Cat Strike) that he began his career running for a $25k tag!\u00a0 Lucky for trainer fieldmill that the youngster wasn’t claimed away, because Cool Bro\u00a0would become one of the great values in Sim history.\u00a0 The colt graduated to Grade 1 winner status\u00a0by the summer of ’03.\u00a0 He came into the Coxless <\/EM>as the heavy favorite due to posting ethereal 120+SP#s in his prior outings (West’s Summer Plash Series;\u00a0\u00a0<\/EM>Grade 1 turf classic routes).\u00a0 In two years since, Cool Bro\u00a0has only atttempted 8\u00a0trips to the post, flashing some (but not all) of his former brilliance.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>Active at\u00a033 starts, $1.7-million.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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2004<\/FONT><\/A>:\u00a0 Won by Canasha <\/STRONG>(paceman2), 2:01 3\/5.\u00a0 Longshot made the most of a pace scramble and additionally adored the yielding course to win from midpack.\u00a0 Snapped\u00a0favorite Rain God’s win streak — the sophomore would recover of course in 2005 (2nd in BB Turf<\/EM>).\u00a0 Graded winners\u00a0Paper St.\u00a0Soap Co, Hawk’s Heir, Black Hank among also-rans.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0As an $18.00 longshot, Canasha ran the race of his life\u00a0in the Coxless.\u00a0\u00a0<\/EM>He never won a graded stakes before or since.\u00a0\u00a0 Canasha’s victory should probably be attributed to the savvy of his legendary trainer, paceman2 (aka Theatrical).\u00a0\u00a0The horse also boasted a 5 \/ 2-2-0\u00a0 record over “off” turf courses.\u00a0 Sired by Cat Thief.\u00a0 Retired B-rank, $1.1-million earnings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0“Dam” of\u00a03-start 2YO filly who paceman amazingly bred over without trying on the turf!\u00a0\u00a0 TA’s a great trainer, but carumba…. what a waste of BP.\u00a0 LOL!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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