{"id":1684,"date":"2006-02-10T20:09:33","date_gmt":"2006-02-10T20:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=1684"},"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=1684","title":{"rendered":"Sprint Distaffers honor Cash Asmussen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vermont<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Grade 1 $1,000,000 Cash Asmussen<\/EM> gathers a field of 20 sprint\u00a0starlets.\u00a0 Rich $600k winner’s circle purse up for grabs.\u00a0\u00a0 It’s a surprisingly\u00a0deep field — a lot of excellent faves and\u00a0lightly raced outsiders\u00a0who’ve recently exhausted their conditions in good time.\u00a0\u00a0A fitting tribute to Cash Asmussen!\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Born in South Dakota in 1962, Cash Asmussen<\/STRONG> began his riding career in\u00a0the United States, winning the Eclipse Award for Best Apprentice in 1979.\u00a0 \u00a0That made him a contemporary of Steve Cauthen (Triple Crown winner Affirmed’s rider).\u00a0 Like Cauthen, Cash Asmussen left the States to become a champion jockey in Europe, dominating French race riding\u00a0during the mid-to-late 1980’s.\u00a0 He’s won 4 French Derbys and over 3,000 career winners.\u00a0\u00a0Both he and Steve Cauthen\u00a0introduced the American crouch riding style to European racing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0QUEEN’S LEGACY<\/STRONG> slewbetcha<\/EM> S Kratch 23\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
The CR Racers<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0 Danzig 5YO royal bred in prime of her career, measuring well in ALWs.\u00a0\u00a0 Hasn’t won much and hasn’t scaled the stakes level successfully either.\u00a0 Outsider might pick up some minor money.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0PUENTELARRA <\/STRONG>har<\/EM> W McClendon 7\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Nexis<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0: Sadler’s Wells 5YO notched 10th lifetime win LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 She won the Dancer Cap(G1)<\/EM> (probably the most premier race for sprint distaffers) last season.\u00a0 Speedster looks to hook it up in a duel — great shot.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0WORKING GIRL<\/STRONG> djones4321<\/EM> K Youngblood 61\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Fun And Friends Stable Club<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0: Dehere 5YO earns her feed at ALW level.\u00a0\u00a0 Mismatched of course here, but the stalker\/speedster should show her colors up front for a spell.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0THEY CALL ME MAGIC<\/STRONG> slipery1<\/EM> A Darling 14\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
GSR<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0\u00a0 Danzig 4YO is the #1 ranked Dirt sprinter in her division.\u00a0\u00a0 She was a Grade 1 winner last year and finished pretty evenly but well on DPCD Day.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stalker missed the break in her January ’06 debut.\u00a0\u00a0 Dangerous if she\u00a0hopefully recovers. \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>

5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0BIRDS OF PARADISE<\/STRONG> dixiedotco<\/EM> S Gravina 6\/1 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
Vermont<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0: Gorgeous Seeking The Gold gal has won or placed in 4 of\u00a05 recent grades.\u00a0 5YO pace presser at the top of her game, fresh off of 110 SP# Dandelion Sprint(G2)<\/EM> score.\u00a0 Gotta respect her form — she’s positively on fire.\u00a0 Watch out!\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0UNINHABITABLE <\/STRONG>phartlap1<\/EM> J Caves 16\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Down Under Racing<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0: Capote 4YO entered stakes races at 12 starts picture-perfect, exhausting conditions.\u00a0\u00a0 The filly has yet to find the winers circle though from 4 black type outings.\u00a0 She does display interesting versatility from on or off the pace.\u00a0 Hmm… very nice entrant\u00a0– this might be too tough of a spot for her right now, but look for an honest effort.\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe some minor purse money. <\/FONT><\/DIV>

7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0MERMAID’S KISS<\/STRONG> hiimhi<\/EM> Y Waymer 99\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Epsom Downs Residency<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Great sportsmanship by hiimhi stable — this Arazi 6YO makes some honest BPs at ALW level.\u00a0 Good pedigree too as a potential broodmare.\u00a0 Should join the pace fray for a spell.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0BABY CAPOTE<\/STRONG> blaster6 <\/EM>B Langhorne 6\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Ireland<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0: Capote 6YO dominated the listed ranks last season.\u00a0\u00a0 Wonderful SP#s suggest she can more than handle the faves.\u00a0 Closer a threat for the gold medal or at least in the money.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MACH CAT<\/STRONG> rintintin<\/EM> A Rolling 13\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Benelux<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0: Machiavellian 4YO one to watch as a serious pacesetter.\u00a0 Has won 3 of last 5 listed stakes attempts.\u00a0 Gorgeous filly and much better than odds suggest.\u00a0\u00a0 She should 7\/1 or 8\/1.\u00a0\u00a0 Will need her career best SP# though.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MS. WAQWHAT<\/STRONG> apa<\/EM> P Davis 28\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
EAAA Racing<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0: Waquoit 5YO adores 7.5f best but can be just as effective shortening up a tad.\u00a0 Stalker recently got back to races after a long layoff.\u00a0\u00a0 Should be fit back in her element on 3 weeks rest.\u00a0 Keep an eye on this one.\u00a0 Good SP#s to deal with faves.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 VANGUARD <\/STRONG>sanchez<\/EM> D Fendlay Jr. 5\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Ohio Thoroughbred Racing<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0 Forty Niner 5YO just missed\u00a0Bird Of Paradise in Dandelion Sprint(G2)<\/EM>.\u00a0 before that, she was on a roll pocketing the grades.\u00a0 Ranked 6th in the division.\u00a0 Millionaire makes 26th call to post.\u00a0\u00a0 Wow!\u00a0 This field’s tough.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>

12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SHAKE DOWN THUNDER<\/STRONG> lenny271<\/EM> P Munoz 20\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
GR Simsters<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0 Sahkee 4YO recently exhausted ALW conditions and just missed the photo in New Hampshire black type company.\u00a0 Threw a clinker at G1 level though and will need to throw absolute best speed #s.\u00a0 Low 100s puts her in the hunt for minor purse dough.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WILE E. CAPOTE<\/STRONG> citation<\/EM> P Haynes 20\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Minnesota<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0 Another promising Capote daughter — this one won the Exam Stakes(G1)<\/EM>, one of the premier sophomore filly sprints last season.\u00a0 Was a bit hit or miss later on last year though.\u00a0 Still, very effective and factors into minor money positions.\u00a0 Versatile on or off the lead.\u00a0 Possible, but needs career best.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SPACE SKATES<\/STRONG> tigereyes<\/EM> N Bonus 23\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Queensland<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0 :\u00a0 War Chant 4YO pacesetter keeps knocking on the black type door.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s been awfully close at the wire of late.\u00a0 Seems to need that little extra something to finally break on through.\u00a0\u00a0 Her SP#s place her amongst the minor money contenders though.\u00a0 Competitive if not yet at the faves level.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FORTY SHOTS<\/STRONG> greyghost<\/EM> J White 14\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
The Kentucky Horsemen<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0 :\u00a0 Red Bullet 4YO zipped over a sloppy course LTO and just positively loves the mud.\u00a0 Speedster can mix it up over fast track and tries her best, even from behind the lead.\u00a0 Worthy entry — will need absolute breakout run to find herself near the winner circle-contending pack.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ANNOUNCED(SAF)<\/STRONG> mcmarcus<\/EM> G Bungard 99\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Alpine Turf Club<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0 Announce(SAF) 4YO picks up some honest BPs at ALW level.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Closer kind of gets outrun though when stepping up in class.\u00a0 Didn’t want any part of 5 panels LTO.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Overmatched but competitive gal.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>

17\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KEPLER TETE<\/STRONG> marre<\/EM> V Jennings 24\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Viking Racing<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0 Fusaichi Pegasus 4YO positvely thundered through her ALW conditions\u00a0last season.\u00a0 She only makes 10th call to post Saturday.\u00a0 Faltered when rushed to DPCD Day graded level and subsequently returned to ALW ranks.\u00a0\u00a0 Good in short routes, but 3 for 4 lifetime with good numbers around one-turn.\u00a0 Hmm…. very interesting if she can handle the class leap.\u00a0 Talented and sure has a future…. but still trying to find her best distance.<\/FONT><\/DIV>

18\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AWEKITTY <\/STRONG>holybull99 <\/EM>C Stalcup 22\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Great Plains<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0 Awesome Again 4YO hit her prime\u00a0last season, soaking up ALW level.\u00a0 \u00a0Mixed results for speedster when stepping up in class.\u00a0 In pace hunt, hopefully to turn things around.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I LOVE VEGASJEF<\/STRONG> phonetrick<\/EM> F Gossett 28\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
NorthWest Racing Circuit<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0 Dayjur daughter won a 7.5f stakes a few back.\u00a0\u00a0 Game stalker if she fires.\u00a0 Dominated a turf sprint in fair time LTO too — bright future for this lightly raced filly.\u00a0 Possible outsider with F.\u00a0Gossett aboard.\u00a0 Better than her odds indicate, though she is inconsistent.\u00a0 Maybe 15\/1.\u00a0 Chance for some money.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>

20\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 STANDING AROUND<\/STRONG> smartjones<\/EM> O A Haack 14\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/DIV>
DelPenn<\/FONT><\/B><\/A>\u00a0:\u00a0 Bargain baby award goes to DelPenn with this Flight Forty Nine 4YO.\u00a0\u00a0 Sassy gal has some serious speed — she’s totally beaten up on her residency’s competition and is ready for the big show.\u00a0 Speedster got in thorough duel LTO and this weakened a tad down the lane.\u00a0 Eye-catching SP#s put her in this middle group of minor money huntresses.\u00a0 Respectful with 10-for-16 lifetime record.\u00a0\u00a0 Has a chance, but needs a breakout run to beat the faves.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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First, I’m sorry for the abbreviated prevew — this was a substitution (LOL!) and my assigned Equinics\u00a0article just plumb tuckered me out.\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude41\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Bird Of Paradise leads the hot faves who trade trophies like so many baseball cards.\u00a0 Puentelarra’s on an upswing.\u00a0 Kepler Tete is a talented outsider, but still trying to find her best groove.\u00a0 I like game Vanguard a lot too.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Ms. Waqwhat is a big overlay and best bet of the field at 28\/1.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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They Call Me Magic has the goods to rebound from her last.\u00a0 \u00a0Forty Shots needed the rain.\u00a0 Standing Around\u00a0cries for\u00a0a Herculean effort from 20-hole.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Wile E. Capote inconsistent but shows back class.\u00a0 Baby Capote has the PPs to surprise this G1.\u00a0 Mach Cat and Uninhabitable might both be a bit rushed here.\u00a0 I Love Vegasjef could sneak a piece of the purse.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Quality field!\u00a0 I really can’t nail down a winner.\u00a0 I’ll\u00a0go with\u00a0Puentelarra though somewhere on the board with Birds Of Paradise and Vanguard.\u00a0\u00a0 For outsiders, I’ll take Ms. Waqwhat and Baby Capote.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Good luck to all!<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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