{"id":1381,"date":"2005-12-30T16:56:27","date_gmt":"2005-12-30T16:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=1381"},"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=1381","title":{"rendered":"Hasta La Vista Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><FONT color=black>This weekend, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags\" \/><st1:State w:st=\"on\"><st1:place w:st=\"on\">North Dakota<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> hosts again what is quickly becoming a tradition as the final two-year-old graded event of the racing year. The fifth running of the Reflection Filly Futurity &#8211; GIII takes place on what is sure to be a cool Saturday afternoon, New Year\u2019s Eve.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The forecast for <st1:City w:st=\"on\"><st1:place w:st=\"on\">Fargo<\/st1:place><\/st1:City> is 27 degrees, slightly cloudy, and the track should be rated as Good.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This futurity will afford three Top 20 ranked fillies a shot at moving into a coveted Top Ten spot with a win here.<\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" \/><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=102120\"><FONT color=black>Ampuria<\/FONT><\/A><FONT color=black>,<\/FONT><\/B><FONT color=black> the capable daughter of Unbridled\u2019s Song, has a win and two thirds against top company this year and has to figure prominently.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She is out of the successful <\/FONT><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/whoiam.asp?00001&#038;idno=&#038;name=triska\"><FONT color=black>Triska<\/FONT><\/A><FONT color=black> Stable that is also campaigning the well regarded juvenile colt Remember Tampero.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Ampuria\u2019s front running style should be an asset here but she will need to have more of a finish than she has shown in her last few starts.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Meet leading jockey, Juan Hernandez , should definitely be an asset here and will need to make the most of<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Post 11.<\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=37382\"><FONT color=black>St. Goar<\/FONT><\/A><FONT color=black>,<\/FONT><\/B><FONT color=black> bred and raced by Unworldly Farms, has not run since the Breeder\u2019s Bowl in October.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her connections were disappointed in that effort (13<SUP>th<\/SUP>) but know she has the credentials to get the job done on Saturday.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She may have been a bit rushed in the BB having only had 3 weeks rest after her G2 triumph in the Walnut Tree in CA.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A return to the form that had her win that one would have this daughter of Cuvee figure prominently on Saturday.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN><st1:place w:st=\"on\">St.<\/st1:place> Goar breaks from Post 1 on a course where the rail has been soft of late.<\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=33754\"><FONT color=black>Zytown<\/FONT><\/A><FONT color=black>,<\/FONT><\/B><FONT color=black> the consistent Speightstown filly, is coming into this one off an impressive win in the Grade Two Golden Red Stakes, her first test around two turns.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>No doubt her handlers at Zyro are counting on following in the footsteps of the smart filly <\/FONT><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=37985\"><FONT color=black>Dixielandfan<\/FONT><\/A><FONT color=black> who capped off her 2003 season with a Golden Red \u2013 Reflections double.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Post 5 should suit Zytown well.<\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=100643\"><FONT color=black>Vindictive Force<\/FONT><\/A><FONT color=black>, <\/FONT><\/B><FONT color=black>the hard charging daughter of Vindication, is currently ranked #8 in the world among juvenile fillies on the turf since making the switch from the dirt three races back.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Who can forget her spectacular stretch run in the Breeder\u2019s Bowl Filly Turf contest which would surely have made the highlight reel for 2005 if she had only had another jump to catch Jaca.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If she is able to bring that brilliance back to the dirt, she will be hard to beat though many believe she is best suited to the grass.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Post 9 shouldn\u2019t be a factor.<\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=107631\"><FONT color=black>A Fire Inside<\/FONT><\/A><\/B><FONT color=black>, out of the KJ Racing Stable, is the only undefeated entry in this event having made it two for two at this distance last month in <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:State w:st=\"on\">Colorado<\/st1:State><\/st1:place>.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This daughter of A.P. Indy will likely find this step up from allowance company quite a test considering that she only got there by a head in that one.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She has passed the test on an off track though and may be charging at the end.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A Fire Inside breaks from Post 2.<\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=28041\"><FONT color=black>Punch Drunk T<\/FONT><\/A><\/B><FONT color=black> turned in a solid beyer last time in her only test at this distance, a stakes race.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This daughter of Two Punch has placed twice in Graded company this year though both at a sprint.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her front running style could be a plus if she can overcome Post 13.<\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=5084\"><FONT color=black>Storm In A Dancer<\/FONT><\/A><\/B><FONT color=black>, the regally bred daughter of Storm Cat out of a Fappiano mare, has been very sharp and 3-for-3 in her recent efforts over this distance.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She has impressed enough that her interests at Triscay Stables have decided to move her up a couple of steps in class and ship her half way around the world from <st1:City w:st=\"on\"><st1:place w:st=\"on\">Dubai<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>One can\u2019t help but think the 50 degree plus drop in temperature won\u2019t be a factor for her.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Post 8 should suit her well.<\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/onehoss.asp?hossnum=102239\"><FONT color=black>Silent Rush<\/FONT><\/A><\/B><FONT color=black> came alive in her last start in <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:State w:st=\"on\">Tennessee<\/st1:State><\/st1:place>.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The daughter of Cat Thief turned in the best beyer of this bunch in taking the mile stakes against lesser company.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She will be up for a much stiffer test in this company though could be hard to beat if allowed to make the early running from Post 14. <\/FONT><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><o:p><FONT color=black>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><FONT color=black><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">My Picks:<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/B><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">1<SUP>st<\/SUP><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\"> \u2013 <\/B>Zytown<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>2<SUP>nd<\/SUP>&#8211; Punch Drunk T<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>3<SUP>rd<\/SUP> &#8211; Ampuria<\/I><\/FONT><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Juvenile Fillies Take Last Crack in G3 Reflection<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":180,"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],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1381","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\/180"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1381"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1381\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}