{"id":1209,"date":"2005-11-18T17:53:22","date_gmt":"2005-11-18T17:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=1209"},"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=1209","title":{"rendered":"Niner Connection tries dirt; Spectacular Cat, House Of Phyl co-faves at Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ontario<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Leading sophomore turf miler Niner Connection adds spice to the $75,000 Soft Light Bonanza<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 The gras star\u00a0tests a main track sprint for the very first time after missing the board in the BB Mile(G1)<\/EM>.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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A full field of sprint specialists readies for the challenge.\u00a0 We have a number of promising sophomores as well as game older horse ALWers ready for some black type of their own………\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 1:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a022\/1 – Mystical Dancer<\/STRONG> (emirates):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bargain (or even Skidz?)\u00a0baby sophomore sure has outrun his pedigree.\u00a0 Speedster earns his\u00a0mettle mostly in ultra-short 5.f or less sprints.\u00a0 Upset his age group in a 6.5f stakes three back with a 104 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0 Who says we all need Storm Cats?\u00a0 Ha!\u00a0 Faces moderate speed challengers here, so might show the way by his lonesome.\u00a0 But there’s a couple nice stalkers as well as the big closers this time around.\u00a0\u00a0 Factor for board.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 2:\u00a0\u00a0 34\/1 – Hally’s Blusher<\/STRONG> (rbixler):\u00a0\u00a0 Former 3YO claimer by Graeme Hall doesn’t have a chance.\u00a0 He can’t beat ALW level, so why would he beat higher level?\u00a0 Pace presser for a short while.\u00a0 \u00a0Slim to none chance afterwards.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 3:\u00a0\u00a0 12\/1 – Four More Years<\/STRONG> (bezza1975):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Here’s your winner.\u00a0\u00a0 Sophomore by Mountain Cat rides 3-race win streak from 6f to 8f.\u00a0\u00a0 Handsome individual finally finding his mojo after injury\u00a0in early\u00a0summer.\u00a0 Superb.\u00a0\u00a0 Only two drawbacks — there’s not a lot of true blue pace and this closer needs it.\u00a0\u00a0 You might see him chasing stalker House Of Phyl for the photo then.\u00a0 The other drawback is if Niner Connection enjoys the surface and beats ‘Years to wire from midpack.\u00a0 \u00a0Other than that,\u00a0this colt’s looking good.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 4:\u00a0\u00a0 7\/1 – Niner Connection<\/STRONG> (n2racing2):\u00a0 Most interesting entrant of course…. and my favorite too.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0This year’s 2,000 Guineas(G1)<\/EM> winner and leading sophomore turf miler finished 6th, beaten only 3 lengths, in the BB Mile(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0 Though seriously competitive, ‘Niner hasn’t won since\u00a0May and I guess Todd wants to try and “wake him up.”\u00a0\u00a0 The Forty Niner\u00a0colt did finish well in 3rd over the main track this past spring.\u00a0 He’s good sprinting over the grass and there’s really no reason to suggest that he won’t transcend well to main track.\u00a0 Only danger is that sometimes this switch can go south in an abrupt hurry.\u00a0 Keep an eye on him midpackishness and we’ll know enough by the half-mile.\u00a0 Wildcard.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 5:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13\/1 – Chief’s Dancers<\/STRONG> (sharpe):\u00a0 7YO veteran by Chief Bearhart sure has been around a block or two.\u00a0 Old boy still game over an ALW mile and can even jaunt over the lawn for good measure.\u00a0 Only 1-for-6 lifetime in sprints though.\u00a0 In the hunt for piece of purse.\u00a0 Doubtful for win though.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 6:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 21\/1 – Hit For The Cycle(NZ)<\/STRONG> (doubledan):\u00a0\u00a0 Lightly raced Zabeel(NZ) 5YO hears the bugle for just the 12th time.\u00a0 Live longshot — won a ALW sprint LTO after a few starts testing short routes without\u00a0great success.\u00a0\u00a0 A more experienced stakes performer might beat him to wire, but this guy could pull off the upset.\u00a0 Keep an eye on him at fabulous price.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 7:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10\/1 – Allaballa <\/STRONG>(webefine):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sophomore Common Grounds(GB) grandson finally\u00a0pocketed his NW4x LTO in 18th call to post.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The traditional stalker switched to pacesetting tactics and zipped a 106 SP#<\/STRONG> mile versus his elders.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Makes stakes debut\u00a0\u00a0in fine spot — he was pretty good over six penels, so no problem\u00a0going a sixteenth less than his last.\u00a0 Sleeper, but probably a better factor for the board.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 8:\u00a0\u00a0 7\/1 – Earl Silver<\/STRONG> (rohan):\u00a0 \u00a0Old Silver Ghost horse loves this distance at ALW level.\u00a0 \u00a0Worthy appearance by the stalker to try and garner some black type.\u00a0 Chances are that he’s probably better suited to the lesser level at this point.\u00a0 Factor for the board at best, but not without a chance since there’s no real clear favorite in this group.\u00a0\u00a0 Perhaps\u00a0the specialist in his element then will show them how its done.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 9:\u00a0\u00a0 11\/1 – Abner Hill T<\/STRONG> (apacolypse):\u00a0 Hard luck sophomore by Akaaber.\u00a0 Grassy pedigree, but has never tried green stuff.\u00a0\u00a0 Closer in main track sprinting contention versus age group, but hasn’t translated the same versus his elders.\u00a0 Looks like he’s spinning his wheels.\u00a0 Still eligible for NW3x.\u00a0 Sure, he can toss the SP#s every now and then, but can just as easily throw clinkers.\u00a0 Hasn’t won in ages, so need to try something else after 20 starts.\u00a0\u00a0 Even if he doesn’t like the grass, perhaps the switch back then to dirt might improve\u00a0his numbers.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 10:\u00a0\u00a0 6\/1 – Spectacular Cat <\/STRONG>(subwinner):\u00a0\u00a0 Gone West royal bred recently hit his best groove, winning 3 of last 4.\u00a0 The 4YO colt hasn’t won much from 36 outings and seems best at 6f to 7f.\u00a0\u00a0 He can vie for the flat mile though, so I don’t think the odd distance will hamper him.\u00a0 Difficult to discount one on a roll.\u00a0 However, must transcend that ALW form to the stakes level leap.\u00a0 Yicky jockey, but closer should be there at end.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 11:\u00a0\u00a0 7\/1 – Celtic Sweep<\/STRONG> (rickpitino):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5YO Deputy Minister son must rebound from two straight subpar efforts.\u00a0\u00a0 At 37 starts,\u00a0wear and tear kicking in?\u00a0\u00a0 Enjoyed a good stretch over\u00a07.5f earlier in the season.\u00a0\u00a0 Fires gamely from midpackishness.\u00a0 Flip a coin though whether or not he’s at his best anymore.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 12:\u00a0\u00a0 6\/1 – House Of Phyl(GB)<\/STRONG> (sal):\u00a0\u00a0 Major threat from this sophomore Opera House(GB) colt.\u00a0 \u00a0 Pretty consistent from 25 starts and marked a 108 SP#<\/STRONG> win over 7.5f a ways back.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gets the fast track again this time around.\u00a0 Best when measuring just<\/EM> behind the frontrunners.\u00a0 Runs often and hard.\u00a0 If fit, should be there at wire.\u00a0 Two weeks rest though, but with top jockey in the irons.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 13:\u00a0\u00a0 9\/1 – Cat Academy G<\/STRONG> (wassie):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It took a while, but promising Storm Cat 4YO finally grabbed stakes win in 6th start.\u00a0\u00a0 Very sweet 103 SP#<\/STRONG>\u00a0stalker-style score over 6.5f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Better jockey aboard might turn tables around from dismal outing in\u00a0his last.\u00a0 Only one route try and prefers to stick to 6\u00a0panels.\u00a0 therefore,\u00a0must extend to longer one-turn.\u00a0 Not without a chance if he can put it all together.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Post 14:\u00a0 13\/1 – Sudden Royal<\/STRONG> (elida3):\u00a0 5YO Palace Music grandson hasn’t won much.\u00a0 Career ALWer won three back over this distance\u00a0in modest time and closed well in stakes as a follow-up.\u00a0 Closer not on same level as faves.\u00a0\u00a0 Looks overmatched.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Four More Years<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0 House Of Phyl(GB)<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Show:\u00a0 Niner Connection or Hit For The Cycle(NZ)<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Good luck to all.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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