{"id":1303,"date":"2005-12-16T01:40:46","date_gmt":"2005-12-16T01:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=1303"},"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=1303","title":{"rendered":"Echoes, Back In Your Arms, more in Monster Penn Mile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pennsylvania<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It’s been a see-saw year for the Sim’s Monster<\/EM> Turf Milers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>
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On the older male & female front, earlybird faves Orange Swirl and that gallopin’ mare Jolie’s Song eventually gave way to autumn’s hot horses:\u00a0 Mizzen Dixie was spectacular\u00a0in the Breeders Bowl Mile,<\/EM> filly Back In Your Arms<\/STRONG> strung together some triumphs,\u00a0and recently Echoes <\/STRONG>turned some heads with a gorgeous Kingab Mile(G1) <\/EM>score.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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The sophomores were equally up-and-down.\u00a0\u00a0 2,000 Guineas<\/EM> champ Niner Connection\u00a0seized the classic, but could only remain competitive afterwards.\u00a0 Giant’s Banjo, Your Desert(IRE), Dubeye, Gingobell and other 3YOs traded win after win.\u00a0 Among them, talented Manifest Destiny<\/STRONG>\u00a0bagged his own trophy, but could only close to within three lengths on Breeders Bowl day.\u00a0\u00a0Jacky Hollandia<\/STRONG> surprised us all\u00a0recently as a true dark horse in the Fujimoto.<\/EM>\u00a0 Fillies like 1,000 Guineas<\/EM> victoress Mumbai were equally inconsistent.\u00a0 Otto Elusive<\/STRONG> and Alberta Gold<\/STRONG> garnered their share of miler glories.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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And it all boils down to Saturday’s final Monster Mile of 2005:\u00a0 The $1,000,000 Penn Mile<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Part of\u00a0spectacular DelPenn Champions Day, this year’s Penn Mile<\/EM> renewal gathers those left standing after a long ’05 season.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Fourteen horses head to the post and fillies & mares,\u00a0colts & horses\u00a0from\u00a0all age groups are represented.\u00a0 \u00a0Let’s meet this awesome lineup……….<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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6\/1 – Friendofthefamily<\/STRONG> – pedroza:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Todd’s Niner Connection chalanges rival General’s Chariot on the PA card, but ‘Friend is a worthy replacement over a mile.\u00a0 The 4YO Rahy son is a multiple stakes winner this year and\u00a0graded placed too.\u00a0\u00a0 His best race recently though came in the NWRC’s owner-restricted Cavalcade Cup<\/EM> and the fellow plain sizzled with a 109 SP# score over a mile.\u00a0 Seemed primed for a breakout run in the Kingab(G1),<\/EM> but alas, he fell flat as an also-ran.\u00a0\u00a0 Can he recover?\u00a0\u00a0 Up in the\u00a0air, but trainer can get the job done.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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6\/1 – Congo<\/STRONG> – steff:\u00a0\u00a0 Unplaced on BB day, Congo got a good breather and makes first start since late October.\u00a0 Arazi 4YO has been extremely consistent in ’05, placing in grades left and right.\u00a0 He was a G3 winner twice over 9f too and his stalker style factors in well into this group.\u00a0\u00a0 Great chance if he can recover from the BB.\u00a0\u00a0 this colt’s overdue for a win.\u00a0\u00a0 Big threat!\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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10\/1 – Abe Hollandia(IRE)<\/STRONG> – hollandia3:\u00a0\u00a0 The bookies rate this Black Tie Affiar(IRE) 5YO higher than Echoes and you better believe it.\u00a0\u00a0 Granted, ‘Abe’s not a real graded stakes firebrand and he’s more effective in the lesser black type ranks…. but fact is, he’s the lone\u00a0consistent speedster\u00a0in this group.\u00a0\u00a0 Congo’s been\u00a0rating of late behind the lead and likewise with Recoil.\u00a0So, ‘Abe has a legit chance to wire this race if he can pull off the performance of his life.\u00a0 \u00a0That might be a stretch though and\u00a0prefer to predict a minor-paying finish.\u00a0 \u00a0Still, keep an eye on him.\u00a0 I think this race is setting up well for a horse that could bide thier time behind ‘Abe’s lead.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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11\/1 – Echoes<\/STRONG> – gallorette:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Top PA jockey selected the recent Kingab Mile(G1)<\/EM> winner right off the bat.\u00a0 The E Dubai 4YO scored a\u00a0blazing 111 SP#<\/STRONG> over Mizzen Dixie and the like in that star-studded contest.\u00a0 Gorgeous off pace rally vindicated his G1 victory\u00a0earlier in the year over a mile.\u00a0 So keep this boy at a Mosnter Mile, dan!\u00a0 Ha!\u00a0 He’s not gonna win ’em all coming way, way back.\u00a0 But he’ll win his share if he has something to run at.\u00a0\u00a0 Mizzen Dixie made all the pace in the BB…. nobody was gonna catch him that day.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The scenario for that race was just perfect for that horse.\u00a0 And that same scenario might compromise Echoes’ chances Saturday — not a lot pace with this group.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude41\u00a0 So, I’m gonna pass on Echoes this time.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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11\/1 – Ed’s Blueview Chn<\/STRONG> – funnyfello:\u00a0\u00a0 Modestly bred Bluebird 4YO reeks of talent over the flat mile.\u00a0\u00a0 Alas, his trainer sandwiches in middle distance routes and the colt coughs up.\u00a0 Still, when he’s correctly entered at the mile, he’s like a tiger.\u00a0\u00a0 He can throw major SP#s from midpack when he wants to.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Comes off a sprint tightener and this guy should be sharp as a tack.\u00a0 Hasn’t raced much this year, but outside chance if he’s finally back to racing fitness.\u00a0\u00a0 Live sleeper.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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15\/1 – Golden Bridle<\/STRONG> – varsitytwo:\u00a0\u00a0 Gold Fever son closer well three back in that Harey Carey Memorial(G2)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Twice Told Tale won that race in swift time.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0‘Bridle shows major talent over a flat mile and even enjoys both surfaces seemingly equally too.\u00a0 Hmmm…… misentered in his last two races and you can possibly imagine a huge race with the return to his optimum distance.\u00a0\u00a0 Sleepr capable of big numbers.\u00a0 Testament to the depth of this field.\u00a0\u00a0 This guy’s got a shot from off pace… but joins\u00a0a herd flying far back (and unfortunately not too many up front).\u00a0 \u00a0Very interesting.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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6\/1 – Back In Your Arms<\/STRONG> – iant4:\u00a0 Late summer and autumn were extremely good to Back In Your Arms.\u00a0\u00a0 Kingmambo royal bred strung together a 4-race win streak, including the Queen Ascot(G1-8fT)<\/EM> versus fillies and the Walnut BB(G2)<\/EM> versus males.\u00a0 Closer was odds on for the Mrs Cleaver(G2),<\/EM> but flattened out in the final sixteenth.\u00a0 A fabulous filly at the top of her game at a distance she adores.\u00a0 Will hit the bigtime if she can pull off a win here.\u00a0 Major threat but must overcome poor pace, outclosing tough male come-from-behinders.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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22\/1 – Apple Carbon<\/STRONG> – corza6:\u00a0\u00a0 Old gal shocked the heck out of everyone when winning the Mrs Cleaver(G2)<\/EM> over 8.5f LTO….. probably her trainer most of all!\u00a0 Longshot 7YO granddaughter of Vice Regent ran the race of her life to win from\u00a0off pace.\u00a0\u00a0 She hadn’t done much recently\u00a0except win a couple at the ALW level.\u00a0\u00a0 Much more difficult group this time around and it’s pretty doubtful she’d be able to duplicate the victory.\u00a0 Worthy entrant though — gotta give her a shot at G1 glory.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 Highly unlikely\u00a0she’ll\u00a0pick up $$$ here though.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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7\/1 – Manifest Destiny<\/STRONG> – tigerman:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One of my favorite horses!\u00a0 Trained by Nextbonus, Storm Cat son is so talented.\u00a0\u00a0 Been off\u00a0and on this year, amazing over 8.5f to 9f.\u00a0\u00a0 At a mile, he won the Mospe\u00a0Cup(G1)<\/EM> in super fashion in late summer.\u00a0 However, he couldn’t get the job done in the BB and finished 5th again in the Kingab(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0Certainly capable of defeating this field, but there are good ones again along with Echoes.\u00a0 Love his running style with this group, but he’s a true midpacker.\u00a0 Top jockey aboard helps.\u00a0 Should run his race.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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9\/1 – Jacky Hollandia<\/STRONG> – tote:\u00a0\u00a0 Sahkee son won the Fujimoto asaa true dark horse and wow!\u00a0 It was one fine\u00a0photo finish with a 110 SP# to boot.\u00a0 Mercy.\u00a0 Big guy didn’t take to the extra sixteenth LTO\u00a0at the listed level.\u00a0\u00a0 Back in his Monster Mile element but has to outrun a heap of other closers.\u00a0\u00a0 If he fires…. kick the tires and watch this bad boy go!<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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11\/1 – Recoil<\/STRONG> – londoner:\u00a0\u00a0 Taking a step up in class after bagging his stakes debut.\u00a0\u00a0 On a right march as well, winning 3 straight, climbing out of ALW ranks.\u00a0\u00a0 Gorgeous 110 SP# LTO to nearly match Echoes.\u00a0\u00a0 Miswaki son can sit chilly behind the lead and\u00a0I think that’s the way to go Saturday!\u00a0 In his 17th start, looks picture perfect.\u00a0\u00a0 Must\u00a0scale the class leap hurdle.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s ready though….. your mild longshot pick!\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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53\/1 – West Of The Dance<\/STRONG> – wistful:\u00a0\u00a0 Gone West x Northern Dancer royal bred 2-for-2 lifetime impressively, winning MSW and ALW NW1x.\u00a0 Closer’s perfect so far with low 90 SP#s, but that’s all he needed.\u00a0 Bit of a dicey gamble throw…..\u00a09 out of 10 times this goes south in a hurry and you gotta regroup afterwards.\u00a0 Interesting dark horse.\u00a0 Personally, I just don’t agree with it — this is a very difficult group and the colt would have to run a 105+ to win.\u00a0 Pass.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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10\/1 – Alberta Gold<\/STRONG> – bertaal:\u00a0\u00a0 Glorious Alberta has had a long graded year.\u00a0 The Forty Niner daughter has knocked heads with the very best sophomore filly milers and\u00a0gained her own G1 score in the Sun State Cup<\/EM> over the summer.\u00a0 Additionally, the gal ran versus males in autmn — finishing 2nd to fellow female Back In Your Arms in the Walnut BB(G2)<\/EM> and was unplaced to Jacky Hollandia in the Fujimoto(G2<\/EM>).\u00a0\u00a0 Alberta Gold returned to racing versus females in her last start and was rewarded with a fine victory over a yielding surface in the Trash Can Mile(G2).<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0If she can run her best again from behind the pace…. look out.\u00a0 Two weeks rest only though… eek.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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22\/1 – Otto Elusive<\/STRONG> – verona:\u00a0\u00a0 Elusive Quality lassie won the Cremation(G1)<\/EM> in springtime and finished 2nd to Mumbai in the 1,000 Guineas(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0 Unfortunately, she hasn’t regained that superior form, floundering here and there in middle routes and sprinter company.\u00a0 Best at around midpack or so.\u00a0 Outside chance but a classy gal she is!\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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My sentimental pick of course is Manifest Destiny, but I like this upstart 3YO Recoil to pull off an upset.\u00a0 Congo should recover nicely after the layoff.\u00a0 Jacky Hollandia’s one to watch too.\u00a0\u00a0 Ditto for Golden Bridle.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Still, this is such a deep field and just abut any one of these horses could step up for the win.\u00a0 Another 105 SP#+ is in order.\u00a0\u00a0 Who will claim this gorgeous purse?\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Enjoy the race, Sim gamers, as we close out the 2005 Monster Miler season!\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recoil<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0 Congo<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Show:\u00a0\u00a0Manifest Destiny or Jacky Hollandia\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Good luck to all and Happy Holidays!\u00a0\u00a0 A big thank you to the DelPenn crew for a great day of racing!<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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