{"id":1667,"date":"2006-02-09T22:08:02","date_gmt":"2006-02-09T22:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=1667"},"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=1667","title":{"rendered":"Speed, speed, speed in the Ron Turcotte"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re pleased to kick off the 2006 Equinics, the <\/SPAN>Vermont<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> edition, with the running of the Ron Turcotte. When race fans hear the name Ron Turcotte, they instantly flash back to memories of the 1973 Triple Crown, more specifically, The Belmont and the awe inspiring display that was put on that day by \u201cBig Red\u201d. Turcotte was the first call rider of the legendary Secretariat and if you\u2019re interested to read a great book about Secretariat, Ron Trucotte, and the other key figures in Secretariat\u2019s career I highly recommend Secretariat \u2013 The Making of a Champion<\/I> by William Nack. While Turcotte is remembered for his journeys around the oval going 10f, then 9.5f, then ultimately 12f with one the greatest racehorses ever, today\u2019s first Equinics race will showcase the most brilliantly speedy 3 year olds at a distance of 6 furlongs. Here are the entries listed in order of post position.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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*NOTE \u2013 Although the analysis of a lot of these may seem negative, I\u2019m only calling it the way that I predict the race to break down. Besides, if I\u2019m picking the Top 3, that leaves 17 others that I don\u2019t think will be at the top in this race. Smile, you\u2019re racing in the Equinics!!<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Privileged (10\/1) \u2013 <\/SPAN><\/B>Vermont<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:State><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: saver<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Gone West x <\/SPAN>Danzig<\/SPAN><\/st1:place> x Buckpasser<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Gold Pine Stakes, G1 Blue Ant Handicap<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Record: 7(4-0-2)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: #3 ranked in the Dirt Sprint Division, likes to sit 2-4 lengths off the leader and rally from there. There is a ton of early speed signed up here and based on past start speeds I think this guys might find himself a little farther off the pace today. He has the speed figures to be prominent here. If he can stay close without getting fried or can rally from farther back than normal he has a shot to medal.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Kepler Da Vinci (31\/1) \u2013 Viking Racing<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: marianus<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Alysheba x El Gran Senor x Valid Appeal<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: MSW<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Record: 9(<\/SPAN>1-3-2<\/SPAN><\/st1:date>)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: It\u2019s hard to back a horse whose only victory is a Maiden Special Weight and has not broken the 90 speed figure barrier. Throw in the fact that he does his best running while forwardly placed and you have a tough assignment. Probably isn\u2019t his day.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Northern Blast (10\/1) \u2013 Down Under Racing<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: jockeymax6<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Storm Cat x <\/SPAN>Seattle<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew x Buckpasser<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Elk Bubba Memorial, G2 High Roller\u2019s Memorial, G2 Big Hill Stakes<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: The #1 ranked horse in the division is a huge threat to take the gold. He will find himself toward the back of the pack early but he does his best running from that position. I think the race sets up perfectly for him and is my choice for the top spot.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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The Curse Lives (19\/1) \u2013 <\/SPAN><\/B>Minnesota<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:State><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: dundey7<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: <\/SPAN>Boston<\/SPAN><\/st1:PlaceName> <\/SPAN>Harbor<\/SPAN><\/st1:PlaceType><\/st1:place> x Devil His Due x Irish River (Fr)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Cryptolightning Bonanza Stakes, 3rd<\/SUP> in G1 Blue Ant Handicap<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: Yet another frontrunner that might be compromised by all the other speed. He should be fighting for the lead and will probably need to go wire to wire to win this. I can\u2019t envision any horse being able to pull that off in this race and therefore I see him fading late.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Corey\u2019s <\/SPAN><\/B>Mission<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> (12\/) \u2013 The CR Racers<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: rharfbeam<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Glitterman x Broad Brush x Gone West<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Alnaab Avenger Special, Inebriated Pod Challenge, The Bro\u2019s Bro Stakes<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: He will be a prominent part of the early pace and has posted one of the highest spee figures in this group. Ultimately I think the pace is going to break this guy down, but I still think he could take home a medal. I\u2019m predicting the bronze.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Easy <\/SPAN><\/B>Dixie<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place> (20\/1) \u2013 GR Simsters<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: ghosty<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Dixieland Band x Known Fact x Nijinsky II<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Alw NW3L<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: Sports an impressive 93 speed figure at the distance in his last race, however there are many question marks surrounding this entry. His best races have come when he has been able to stay close to a relatively slow pace. It is not going to set up that way today and he will have to rally from farther back. Lack of a stakes win makes him a longhsot.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Crypto Flow (15\/1) \u2013 The <\/SPAN><\/B>Kentucky<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> Horsemen<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: kyclocker<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Cryptoclearance x <\/SPAN>Carson<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> City x Sunday Silence<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Stuck on Pye Memorial, G1 Lad Stakes<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: One of three G1 winners in the field, but I have a feeling he\u2019s going to be up against it here. He has done his best running when sitting 1 to 3 lengths off the leader, but with start speeds in the 50-55 range, I think he may find himself much farther back. Just have a feeling that things won\u2019t set up for him here, but he is a threat.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Wonderboy Eamon (IRE) (15\/1) \u2013 <\/SPAN><\/B>Benelux<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: stalfrank<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Desert King (IRE) x Pentilicus x Pine Bluff<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Honkey Tonk Blood Special, G2 Dell Computer Futurity, G1 Killer Monkey<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: The #2 ranked horse in the division is getting no respect at 15\/1 on the morning line. AQ multiple grades stakes winner, the Wonderboy has a big shot here since there will be plenty of pace for him to run at. I think Northern Blast will get the jump on him turning for home but he\u2019s my pick for the silver medal.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Splitenz (18\/1) \u2013 Alpine Turf Club<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: hawkz<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Stormin Fever x Al Hattab x Court Martial<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Fried Salmon Memorial, Silver Swallow Stakes<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: Like so many of these, this guy looks like he needs to be within a length of the lead to put his best foot forward. He is one of the quicker starters in the field but a couple others look like they might be a bit faster. If he can stick with the leaders he\u2019s got a shot to pull the upset but I\u2019m predicting he back ups in the stretch.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Slew Gulch (8\/1) \u2013 <\/SPAN><\/B>Ireland<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: ace3<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Gulch x <\/SPAN>Seattle<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew x Persian Bold (IRE)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Cat Bust Cap, Coon Creek Memorial, Nineteen Capote Bonanaza, Live Gizmo Cap, Stupidly Plain Challenge<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: This 5-time stakes winner and #13 ranked horse in the division must be respected here. I think he may be bringing up the rear in the early portion of the race and then will unleash his furious late kick coming for home. I think he may end up having to do just a little bit too much in the stretch and end up just missing hitting the board.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Midnight<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:time> Hour (IRE) (21\/1) \u2013 <\/SPAN><\/B>Ohio<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> Thoroughbred Racing<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: cindyshero<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Perfect Soul (IRE) x <\/SPAN>Boston<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Harbor x Mr. Prospector<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Smart Investment Special<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: Who would have thought that Perfect Soul would throw such a good dirt sprinter? This guy has put up a competitive speed figure but looks like he\u2019s in the same boat with a lot of the others. A horse that likes to be close but has done so in races with slow early paces. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Red Hawk (17\/1) \u2013 Fun and Friends Stable Club<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: hooked<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Tomahawk x Forty Niner x Red Ransom<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Chief Hulk Memorial Stakes, Sharon & <\/SPAN>Roys<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Tribute, The Rocky Niner, The Bold Trapping<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: This guy has managed to win 4 stakes races already but has never reached the 90 speed figure mark. He a classy runner but I think he\u2019s going to need to improve at least 10 points to take this race. He very well could step up and become a nice high priced winner so there is some betting value here.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Vger (87\/1) \u2013 <\/SPAN><\/B>Great Plains<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: bigbaba2<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Lycius x Pine Bluff x Mt <\/SPAN>Livermore<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:City><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: MSW<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: Well, at least he\u2019s not 99\/1! This guy has been thrown to the wolves and a victory here would be Arcangues-esqe. He is truly a David going up against a bunch of Goliaths. He will most definitely be a pace casualty.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Slid Anchor (GB) (35\/1) \u2013 Epsom Downs<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: b4rca<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Slip Anchor (GB) x Dilum x Henbit<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Alw<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: A bargain bred going up against the bluebloods here. Unfortunately, this guy has a couple strikes against him. 1) He has never won a stakes race and 2) he has never run a speed figure of at least 90. Those are two large hurdles he will have to overcome to spring the upset.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Rock For The Ages (IRE) (11\/1) \u2013 <\/SPAN><\/B>Queensland<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:State><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: marto<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Rock of <\/SPAN>Gibraltar<\/SPAN><\/st1:place> (IRE) x Noholme II (AUS) x Bold Lad<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Cake Sparkle Stakes<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: This is another horse who seems to want the lead and is fully capable of getting it if the race is a bit longer, but I\u2019m not convinced he can get the lead in this race. His best speed figures have come in races of 7.5 furlongs and a mile, so the 6 furlong distance may be a little tough versus this company. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Fusaichi Flyer (7\/1) \u2013 DelPenn<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: super18<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Fusaichi Pegasus x Halo x Bold Ruler<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: G3 Midsoil Stakes, 2nd<\/SUP> G2 <\/SPAN>Vermont<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> BB Juvenile<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: The morning line favorite surely because of his 96 speed figure at the distance. Although this super<\/I> colt has nice credentials, I think he may be in for a tough fight. He has shown an affinity for running at the front of the pack and that doesn\u2019t seem like the place to be in this race. Look elsewhere for value.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Fernando Storm (10\/1) \u2013 Nexis<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: Fernando<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Storm Cat x Seeking The Gold x Danehill<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Old Jove Memorial, 2nd<\/SUP> G3 Early Morning Special, 2nd<\/SUP> G2 Dell Computer Futurity<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: As tough as it is to predict which horse is going to get the lead, my prediction is this guy. He is a strong front runner but has a tendency to give up the lead late as evidenced by his 2nd<\/SUP> place finishes in those 2 G2 races. Although he may be the \u201cspeed of the speed\u201d, he\u2019s destined to be pressured from the get go and most likely will get caught late again. I think he\u2019ll pick up a paycheck though.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Captain Gold (23\/1) \u2013 NorthWest Racing Circuit<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: ladyeve3<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Mr. Greeley x Broad Brush x Strike The Gold<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Black Nine Handicap<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: Stop me if you\u2019ve heard this, this guy runs best on the lead but has only been able to this in races with a slow pace. He is also another one of the horses who have not run over a 90 speed figure. Those two factors make it tough to envision him winning this race.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Mr. Devious (22\/1) \u2013 EAAA Racing<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: Londoner<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Crafty Prospector x Storm Cat x Valid Appeal<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: Kaibab Stakes, Classy Class Stakes<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: This guy is a two-time stakes winner who will probably find himself farther back than normal. He\u2019s going to have to pick it up a couple notched to stick around with the big boys here. The fact that he hasn\u2019t ever run a 90 speed figure is another downer.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Red Vise (15\/1) \u2013 GSR<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: econ<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Pedigree: Victory Gallop x High Yield x Summer Squall<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Key Races\/Wins: A Bout de Souffle Stakes<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Analysis<\/U>: This guy had the look of a nice sleeper for this race until he drew the outside post. Of course if you don\u2019t think post position means anything, he\u2019s a nice sleeper! He should be sitting off the frantic pace and making a move late. But I\u2019d take Wonderboy Eamon at 15\/1 over this guy at 15\/1.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Predicted Order of Finish<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

1st<\/SUP> \u2013 Northern Blast<\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

2nd<\/SUP> \u2013 Wonderboy Eamon<\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

3rd<\/SUP> \u2013 Corey\u2019s Mission<\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

4th<\/SUP> \u2013 Slew Gulch<\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

5th<\/SUP> \u2013 Fernando Storm<\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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