{"id":18384,"date":"2014-02-06T22:02:26","date_gmt":"2014-02-07T03:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=18384"},"modified":"2014-02-06T21:58:28","modified_gmt":"2014-02-07T02:58:28","slug":"undefeated-megapixal-tested-in-behind-the-scenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=18384","title":{"rendered":"Undefeated Megapixal Tested In Behind The Scenes"},"content":{"rendered":"

2014 EQUINICS: BEHIND THE SCENES<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 Year Old Males \/ 8 Furlongs \/ Turf<\/b><\/p>\n

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So many players have helped the game out financially over the years that using that would open up a can of worms.\u00a0So I’m primarily sticking with a list of people that have helped keep the game running, offered assistance on the back end,\u00a0or offered an amazing level of assistance when the game was in need (in alphabetical order, of course).\u00a0I’m sure I’ve forgotten someone, and I’m going to feel horrible about it when I remember… Mike<\/i><\/p>\n

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INVISIBLE MIST<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (After Market x Kingmambo x Galileo)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 VERMONT<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 flagdown2<\/i><\/p>\n

After a busy two year old campaign this After Market colt comes in riding a three race win streak.\u00a0 His last two starts came in minor Stakes races in which he dominated the competition over a mile of ground.\u00a0 Two starts back in the Land Of Light Turf Juvenile he wired the field while being pulled up at the end and hung up an impressive career high 102.\u00a0 He\u2019s looking to validate himself by taking the next step here in his first attempt at Graded company .<\/p>\n

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MEGAPIXAL<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (<\/b>Commands (AUS) x Mr. Prospector x Nijinsky 2nd <\/sup>)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 GR SIMSTERS<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 sender3<\/i><\/p>\n

GR SIMSTERS<\/b> have put this undefeated son of Commands (AUS) forward to represent their Residency in this prestigious race.\u00a0 Having won all four of his races to date he comes out of the Grade 2 Race Series for grracers where he faced Grade 3 Placed PRIME CHOICE and WAYWARD STAR the latter of which he meets again here.\u00a0 \u00a0In that one he stalked the early pace and pounce from five lengths back at the top of the stretch to win going away by two and posting an excellent 104.\u00a0 He certainly is good enough for this group but will he be able to duplicate the energy of his last effort?<\/p>\n

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MOMBOVANO<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Silvano (GER) x Kingmambo x Green Desert)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 SOUTH AFRICAN RACING ASSOCIATION (SARA)<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 misery<\/i><\/p>\n

Having run exclusively in breeding restricted races to date this son of Silvano (GER) comes into this race on the heels of two hard fought races at the minor Stakes level.\u00a0 Steady progress is the best way to describe this horse\u2019s resume as he\u2019s improved with each outing in spite of increasing competition and looks to be knocking on the door to break through the 100+ rating barrier. \u00a0In his last two he\u2019s won and lost in photos after having a short lead at the head of the stretch. \u00a0These races may well have taken something out of him but he\u2019ll come into this race on five weeks rest.\u00a0 I expect him to sit a stalking trip and attempt to strike late but that\u2019s just a hunch I have so we\u2019ll simply have to take a wait and see approach to the strategy employed as his connections prepare to do battle to launch his 2014 campaign.<\/p>\n

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CLIFFS OF DOONEEN<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Henrythenavigator x Red Ransom x Mr. Prospector)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 EMPIRE STATE RACING<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 stoopsslew<\/i><\/p>\n

This lightly raced bay son of Henrythenavigator comes into this race having been well rested as he launches his three year old season on two months rest.\u00a0 Two starts back in the Grade 2 The Royal Dodge he got the acid test over a mile and it was too much for him on that day as several Graded horses passed him late including 2013 2 Year Old Eclipse Turf Colt Nominee El GRAND HAACK.\u00a0 In his most recent race he won a minor Stake at a mile over a non-descript group and will have to take a major step forward to compete with this group.<\/p>\n

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MELWAS<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (<\/b>Giant\u2019s Causeway x Danehill x Nureyev)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 EAAA RACING<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 odin<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

A lightly raced son of Giant\u2019s Causeway discovered the turf just two starts back after a disappointing result in his dirt debut.\u00a0 In that race he controlled the pace and had command late only to relinquish it to a fast closing group at a mile and a sixteenth. \u00a0Two starts back and trying the lawn for the first time he employed the same running style only this time managing to maintain his advantage to the wire.\u00a0 Working through his conditions he won his last outing in similar fashion while hanging up a strong 95 rating just three weeks ago.\u00a0 We don\u2019t have much to go on except his Sire was a speedy type himself and he oozes quality on both sides.\u00a0 His improvement from the outset is apparent and his upside unlimited so there\u2019s much to like about him for the future.<\/p>\n

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WHISTLER<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Giant\u2019s Causeway x Kingmambo x Nijinsky 2nd)<\/sup><\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 COMEDY CENTRAL<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 grouchy<\/i><\/p>\n

Another son by the excellent Stallion Giant\u2019s Causeway he\u2019s been slow to develop but has started to figure it all out of late.\u00a0 In October he broke his maiden over a mile of turf in his sixth start and that one being three starts back.\u00a0 Two starts ago in a NW2L he ran evenly to raise his rating by five points while finishing a close third.\u00a0 He comes into this race out a non-Graded affair in which he closed willingly to finish second while posting a career best 99.\u00a0 I\u2019m tabbing him for later as he has much upside and a long career ahead of him.<\/p>\n

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K\u2019S TEAHUPOO<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Dansili (GB) x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Seattle Slew)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 SIM HISPANO<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 bacchus<\/i><\/p>\n

This speedy son of Dansili (GB) has much going for him at this point in his career as he launches his three year old campaign in this spot.\u00a0 Three starts back in the Grade 3 The Stubenville he ran evenly to finish third just nosed out of the placing.\u00a0 He took a large step forward in his next start a non-Graded race in which he hung up a 101 in winning it wire-to-wire.\u00a0 Similarly in his lastest he took the same approach with a similar result and improved further to post a 104 while doubling up.\u00a0 He is a quality sort and will take some beating here as I expect him to be a major player with an eye to the winners circle.<\/p>\n

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PONIATOWSKI<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (<\/b>Acclamation (GB) x Danzig x Habitat)<\/sup><\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 UNIVERSAL RACING CLUB (URC)<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 laxe<\/p>\n

Boom or bust seems to be the order of the day for this son of Acclamation (GB) as he has been quite the in and outer of late.\u00a0 Just two starts back in the seven furlong Grade 1 Dewtoburst Stakes he sat nine lengths off at the mid-point but closed with a furious rush to gain the victory in his first graded attempt.\u00a0 In that one he left several Graded winners in his wake to post a stellar 101 which in itself was an eighteen point improvement.\u00a0 Sandwiched around this herculean effort were two disappointing efforts in Grades 1 in which he was beaten by a combined seventeen lengths.\u00a0 His connections are as puzzled as we and there\u2019s no telling which version will be on hand when they go to the post.\u00a0 All we can do is watch with interest.<\/p>\n

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FRANKEL AT SEA<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Frankel (GB) x Sea The Stars (IRE) x Librettist)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 CITY RACE RHEIN-MAIN TURF CLUB<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 gotdot<\/i><\/p>\n

This improving Bay colt is by the up and coming 2nd<\/sup> crop Stallion Frankel who was among the tops in the SIM in 2013.\u00a0 He had a three race win streak snapped in his latest the Grade 3 Adam George Cap over a mile of New Zealand turf.\u00a0 In that race he stalked from just off the pace and pounced at the top of the lane only to be passed in deep stretch to finish second.\u00a0 He posted a career best 102 in that one and looks poised to take another step in his development here.\u00a0 \u00a0A strong contender today!<\/p>\n

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BLACK WINTER KID<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Blackfriars (AUS) x Western Prince x Awesome Again)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 QUEENSLAND<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 boreanaz<\/i><\/p>\n

This one time claimer has progressed rapidly through the ranks to find himself in graded company today as he looks to take the next logical step.\u00a0 He came into his latest off two consecutive minor Stake wins at the Queensland course in which he improved his speed with each effort. \u00a0His last race however was confusing as he got away slowly and could never catch up although he was valiant in defeat closing to finish third beaten just two.\u00a0 He may just start to get rolling as they hit the wire and thus a case of too little too late but he could make it interesting none the less.<\/p>\n

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INTERNET BARB<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Giant\u2019s Causeway x Seattle Slew)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 DELPENN<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 sandybarn<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

This son of Fastnet Rock (AUS) is launching his three year old campaign in this spot as he looks to rebound from a disappointing performance last time out in the Grade 1 The Futurity Stakes.\u00a0 In that one he sat a stalking trip to be four off as they turned for home but had nothing when called upon. \u00a0Three starts back in the one mile Grade 3 The Winter Favorite he wired the field and then tried the same tactic in the Grade 2 The International Stakes only to be caught by a fast closer to finish second.\u00a0 He comes here well rested and may prove up to the task when all is said and done.<\/p>\n

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ENCHANTED DANCER<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Medicean (GB) x Danehill Dancer x War Chant)<\/sup><\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 NORTH WEST RACING CIRCUIT (NWRC)<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 kobras2<\/i><\/p>\n

After a two month freshening this son of Medicean (GB) went into an allowance affair last time out looking to get untracked after several uninspired efforts as a two year old.\u00a0 To that end he was successful as he began his three year old campaign in winning style while improving with a competitive 98.\u00a0 Allowed to set a leisurely pace in that one he\u2019ll likely not be afforded the same opportunity here so he\u2019ll need to be on his toes and ready to take the next step.<\/p>\n

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BLURRY VISIONS<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Distorted Humor x Rahy x Storm Cat)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 MINNESOTA TESTBARN<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 dundey4<\/i><\/p>\n

This son of Distorted Humor has done a bit of everything in his young career.\u00a0 Prior to his latest he won two consecutive Graded races in the G1 High Flyer and the G2 Nationwide Stakes.\u00a0 In both of those he came from just off the pace to win going away while improving with each outing.\u00a0 He comes into this race off a solid effort over a mile of turf in the Grade 1 The Futurity in which he was passed late finishing third with a career high 101.\u00a0 That was seven weeks ago now and he should be primed for a huge effort today!<\/p>\n

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MACULANI<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Galileo x Street Sense x Distorted Humor)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 EAST-WEST CONNECTION (EWC)<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 atw4<\/p>\n

A son of Galileo he comes into this race riding a hot hand having reeled off a three race Allowance level win streak all of which achieved at the mile distance range.\u00a0 He has risen to all challenges so far in his career with ever increasing speed ratings so one never knows with such young horses what they\u2019re capable of.\u00a0 He\u2019ll need to improve one more time to get into the mix in this spot at the wire but his speed style may just be the trick here.<\/p>\n

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BRONN<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Curlin x Kingmambo x Storm Cat)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 MIDAS<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 gopies<\/i><\/p>\n

Curlin is not known for producing turf offspring but has an improving one in this spot here today.\u00a0 He comes into this race out of a recent allowance affair in which he failed to menace when positioned to strike at the top of the lane.\u00a0 In that one he did lose to a Graded Placed horse who was just a little better on that day.\u00a0 Three starts back in the Grade 2 Knick Knack Juvenile Stakes he did have the lead entering the stretch but could not hold it as the cavalry charge ensued.\u00a0 He\u2019s still maturing and in these eyes has a bright future but I prefer others in here today.<\/p>\n

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REALLY READY<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (More Than Ready x Gone West x Deputy Minister)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 BLAZING SADDLES<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 desimster5<\/i><\/p>\n

This son of More Than Ready was on a roll having won consecutive outings going into his latest the Grade 2 Race Series for grracers.\u00a0 In that race he didn\u2019t appear to be himself and raced like it too getting away uncharacteristically slow and never getting untracked finishing a well beaten ninth.\u00a0 Two starts back in a non-Graded Stake race he tracked the speed and pounced once they entered to stretch to run down a tiring leader while posting a career best 101.\u00a0 Your guess is as good as mine!<\/p>\n

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WAYWARD STAR<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Sea The Stars (IRE) x Dynaformer x Storm Cat)<\/p>\n

Residency:<\/b>\u00a0 ALL-STARS RACING<\/p>\n

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 easygoer1<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Like another in here this son of Sea The Stars (IRE) was a big disappointment in his first start of 2014 in the Grade 2 Race Series for ggracers.\u00a0 Particularly in view of two dominating performances in non-Graded Stake races going into that one where he came from off the pace to win going away against Graded types.\u00a0 Hard to tell which horse will show up but his connection report that he\u2019s been devouring his feed all week and that\u2019s always a good sign.<\/p>\n

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Hladun’s Selections\u00a0…<\/strong><\/p>\n

1<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 K\u2019S TEAHUPOO \u2026 <\/strong>(SIM HISPANO)<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>bacchus<\/em><\/p>\n

2<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 BLURRY VISIONS \u2026 <\/strong>(MINNESOTA TESTBARN)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> dundey4<\/i><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FRANKEL AT SEA \u2026 <\/strong>(CITY RACE RHEIN-MAIN TURF CLUB)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> gotdot<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

LONGSHOT PLAY:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 MEGAPIXAL \u2026 <\/strong>(GR SIMSTERS)\u00a0 misery<\/i><\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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