{"id":1565,"date":"2006-01-26T21:30:57","date_gmt":"2006-01-26T21:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=1565"},"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=1565","title":{"rendered":"Who Will Get the Cootie&#8217;s?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\">A highly-competitive field of twelve fillies will grace the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags\" \/><st1:place>Ascot<\/st1:place> lawn Saturday for the Cootie\u2019s Sprint, a Grade <st1:stockticker>III<\/st1:stockticker> affair at 7 furlongs on the turf.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>There are several high-quality lasses who could run away with this one.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" \/><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Five Car Garage<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Torre<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>13\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A solid performer in overnight stakes, she hasn\u2019t done much in graded company.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A superb claim by her owner, but overmatched here.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Mother Bluff<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Stormypik9<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>9\/2<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Remarkable veteran can still be competitive in graded company after 58 starts.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>LTO she was a competitive 4<SUP>th<\/SUP> on Del Penn Champions Day.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She has run some crazy fast races in her day, but time is starting to catch up with her.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Lately her best finishes have been in every other race and she\u2019s due to be a bit tired after DPCD.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>But who knows \u2013 with her remarkable career, I wouldn\u2019t put it past her to run big.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Gold Squall<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Paseana92<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>5\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Has won four of last five in overnight stakes \u2013 gotta like that!<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Top jock P Harzheim got the ride, so there\u2019s a huge amount to like from this late-running filly.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Tends to run more at 7.5 panels, but that shouldn\u2019t be enough to make a big difference. Certainly a top contender here.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">North End<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Chips22<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>7\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Has made a living for herself running well in overnight stakes with small fields.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This is a tough step up for her, and she\u2019ll need an absolutely top effort to score here.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Arkansaw Diamond<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Simond<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>7\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Coming off five straight wins, four of them in overnight stakes.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Granted, the stakes have had small fields, but she\u2019s run some good fields and you have to respect a five-race winning streak.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This race will be a big step up and a terrific test for her.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She has earned the opportunity to shine in this tough field.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">PJ Greenfeet Lady<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Playshack<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>13\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Ran a big 102 fig in an overnight stakes a while back at this distance, but otherwise has disappointed lately in stakes races. Will need to equal her best to do much damage in this race.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Belongsinthesaddle<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Squity<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>9\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Has been quite respectable in overnight stakes and allowance company, but this is a big step up.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Would need her very best effort to be a big factor here.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Charming Chase<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Stevenp<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>7\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Lightly-raced filly has run a couple of huge races, but it hasn\u2019t translated to much when she takes on graded company.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Maturity may help her as she takes on the big girls \u2013 hard to say.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If she brings her A game she could be a force, but thus far she hasn\u2019t shown much inclination to take on this kind of field.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Undo the Charge<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Punt<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>9\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Toss her last race, which was on an off track, and you have a consistently solid mare.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Ex-claimer (!!!) ran a surprise third in the G3 Mine Trader, but has otherwise scored mostly in allowances.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Likes the distance and with a good effort could do quite well here at a good price.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Tomato Magic<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Toplight<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>13\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Heck if I know why this filly\u2019s at 13\/1.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She\u2019s a G2 winner and has generally done well in overnight stakes.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her speeds in stakes company have been just a smidge slow for this race, but she almost always hits the board. I get why she\u2019s not a favorite, with her speed figs, but her results make her a legitimate contender.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>May surprise some.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Classic Kid<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Woette1<\/I><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>16\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Solid allowance mare (and yet another ex-claimer) may be in deep here.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her first graded effort resulted in a midpack finish and it\u2019s hard to believe she\u2019ll do a lot better here, though you never know.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A terrific claim, though.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><B style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\">Envisage<\/B><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><I style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\">Rx7<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/I>10\/1<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A holy terror on an off track, she\u2019s had less impressive results when the sun is shining.<SPAN style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\">\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Generally a mid-pack finisher in graded events, and I think it\u2019s realistic to expect more of the same here.<\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt\">Good luck to everyone and may your mares come back safe and sound.<o:p><\/o:p><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grade III Cootie&#8217;s Sprint<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":106,"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-1565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1565","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\/106"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1565"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1565\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1565"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}