{"id":1839,"date":"2006-03-10T14:06:58","date_gmt":"2006-03-10T14:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=1839"},"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=1839","title":{"rendered":"Florida Oaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The trail to the Bluegrass Oaks leads us to sunny <\/SPAN>Florida<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> this week for the traditional lead up race The Florida Oaks. <\/SPAN>No Apagues La Luz has her reputation and number 1 ranking on the line and there are plenty of young up and coming fillies ready to test for a chink in her armour. The track is fast and the skies clear so let\u2019s have a closer look at the field. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>CASA BONITA<\/SPAN><\/B> (ravencard)<\/I> \u2013 Ranked 17th<\/SUP> in the division this daughter of Forrestry has started 2006 with a bang. After a solid 2yo season which included a close second in a Gr II over 8.5 she looks to have taken the next step necessary to really threaten this division. Her first hitout as a 3yo was a comfortable victory in a minor stakes over 8.5 recording the smart time of <\/SPAN>1:43<\/SPAN><\/st1:time> 3\/5. She then set her sights on the Equinics and finished a fast closing second over 9 furlongs in the Isaac Murphy. She likes to settle a bit worst than midfield then unleashes a powerful finishing burst down the stretch, which is bound to see her in the finish of this race. Not sure she will appreciate much more distance than a mile and an eighth but she certainly has the credentials to take this out.<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>A.P. SADLER<\/SPAN><\/B> (lostcode) \u2013<\/I> Lovely filly by Sadler\u2019s Wells that is bred to run all day. Ranked 16th<\/SUP> in her division lostcode has worked out that in order to show her best this filly likes to be out in front high balling along. Finished off last year with a strong Gr II win leading from start to finish. This year saw her start off with a nice hitout and victory in a minor stakes before being aimed at the Isaac Murphy on Equinics day. While she didn\u2019t get things all her own way she was still fighting on at the finish for a well deserved bronze medal. If she is left out on her own this week from barrier 2 she will prove very hard to haul in. Bred to be a strong oaks contender her racing style is the only query.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>SILENT RUSH <\/SPAN><\/B>(rman)<\/SPAN><\/I> \u2013<\/SPAN><\/B> This speedy daughter of Cat Thief is another coming off an Equincs run, this time The Jerry Bailey. She wasn\u2019t at her best that day and knocked up to run a disappointing 19th<\/SUP>. She is capable of posting quick times on her day but the query is the class factor. Her 2 previous graded runs have been below par and with some speed in the race she may struggle to get the soft run she needs to run a strong 9 furlongs. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>STRONG ACHIEVER <\/SPAN><\/B>(given2) \u2013<\/SPAN><\/I> One of the new girls on the scene, she is by Strong Hope and is dipping her toes into the graded ranks for the first time. She has progressed steadily through the classes and came out last race with a solid stakes win over 8.5 stopping the clock at <\/SPAN>1:43<\/SPAN><\/st1:time> 2\/5. I would like to see her tackle on a few more stakes before butting heads with the cream of the division but she is definitely capable of grabbing a slice of the purse if she holds form. She won\u2019t get the lead easily this race so whether she is able to adapt and perhaps stalk the pace may hold the key to her chances. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>RUNNING SCARED (IRE) <\/SPAN><\/B>(crazyjoe) \u2013 Another stakes winner from El Prado\u2019s impressive crop of 2yo\u2019s last year she is attempting graded company for the first time. Her last 3 runs at stakes level have produced a win, second and 6th<\/SUP> however they were very small fields and the quality of opposition is questionable. Needs to improve to threaten here and maybe looking for a switch to the grass to show her best.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>MORE THAT HIS <\/SPAN><\/B>(freddurst) \u2013<\/SPAN><\/I> A <\/I>filly by More Than Ready, who has been nothing short of sensational in <\/SPAN>Australia<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region>, and she has built a nice record and nearly $200k in the bank. She has been restricted to the sprinting ranks of late, however she did break her maiden as a 2yo over 8fl with a strong run from back in the field. Facing a big step up in class here and will probably find the going a bit tough. Should be running on in the stretch and capable of picking up a cheque.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>ALARMING SOLDIER <\/SPAN><\/B>(ipicked4) \u2013<\/B> <\/SPAN><\/I>Only had the one run as a late 2yo and was able to break her maiden with a strong win over a mile and a sixteenth. Ran second first up this year in an allowance before backing up 3 weeks later and winning an allowance over 8 furlongs in 1:36 3\/5. Got thrown to the wolves a little next start in the Gr I Sweet Nanette Stakes where she didn\u2019t appreciate the wet track and finished a distanced 14th<\/SUP>. Well bred mare by Sadler\u2019s Wells that certainly has ability but looks to be getting pushed through the grades too quickly. Would be better suited proving herself stakes company before tackling the bigger races later in the year.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>LIE TO ME <\/SPAN><\/B>(pointgiv1)<\/SPAN><\/I> \u2013 Ranked 41st<\/SUP> in the division she is looking to grab a major share of the money here to push her claims for a spot in the Bluegrass Oaks. By Rockslide she has been mixing it with the best all year and while she is invariably always in the finish she is yet to find that victory that will cement her spot in the top 20. Finished off last year with a gallant 4th<\/SUP> in the Movieland Starlet, second only to the Breeders Bowl in prestige, before running a great second first up this year in a Gr III over 8.5 furlongs. Finished 5th<\/SUP> at her most recent start in a Gr II over 8 furlongs which was probably slightly below par. Likes to run on the pace, usually just behind the leader and kicks strongly down the stretch. Should be suited here with plenty of horses vying for the lead and is due a change of luck.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>AZTEC GODDESS <\/SPAN><\/B>(cooldude) –<\/SPAN><\/I> Has relished the switch to dirt this season winning both starts, including a minor stakes race last time out. Bred to appreciate the distance being by Sakhee she is another that may be tested by the class. Her stakes victory was won in slow time over only 3 competitors and she may be better served spending more time in the lower stakes ranks. Should sit on the pace this week but will probably find the stretch a bit daunting against some seasoned fillies.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

10. <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>NO APAGUES LA LUZ <\/SPAN><\/B>(super21) \u2013<\/SPAN><\/I> This beautifully bred daughter of Empire Maker is the measuring stick for the 3yo filly division. A Gr I winner at 2 she has come out in 2006 and shown she is still the girl to beat. Had a very easy assignment first up with a small stakes victory before tackling a Gr I over 8.5. She just failed to pick up the winner that day with a storming run down the stretch for second, earning the impressive sp of 97. She is ready to break into triple digits now but realistically it probably won\u2019t be necessary this week. This field is down a little on class to what she has been meeting and it is very difficult to see her colours being lowered this week. The one to beat.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

11. <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>TERRITORIAL T <\/SPAN><\/B>(ted) \u2013<\/SPAN><\/I> Finished down the track in her final race last year behind the favourite today and it seems a tall order to turn the tables here. Ran a solid race last time out in a Gr II over 8 but looks to be a step below the top ones. Likes to stalk the pace and with plenty of speed drawn inside her she should enjoy a good run and press for a small part of the purse.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

12. <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>SPECIALLY DEVILISH <\/SPAN><\/B>(eternity) \u2013<\/SPAN><\/I> This daughter of Elusive Quality has shown ability on both surfaces but it was her run last time out that has prompted eternity to test her in graded company. Over 8.5 fl she won and stopped the clock in an impressive <\/SPAN>1:43<\/SPAN><\/st1:time> 1\/5. A repeat performance here would place her right in the firing line. Biggest concern is the rise in class and she is another filly that sits on the pace. Will be constantly harassed if she opts to lead so her best option would seem to be just to sit behind the leaders and make her move down the lane. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

13. <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>FANTASMIC <\/SPAN><\/B>(alphonso) \u2013<\/SPAN><\/I> Tasted graded company last time out and was far from disgraced finishing 3rd<\/SUP> over a mile and a sixteenth. This lightly raced daughter of Unbridled\u2019s Song is bred to run the distance however in her last couple of runs she has weakened late. There is a stack of pace in this field and she is another that will probably feel the pinch if she goes head to head with them all. If she is able to settle early she has the ability to improve and push for a spot in the Oaks come may. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

14. <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>MAHE <\/SPAN><\/B>(<\/SPAN><\/I>vineland<\/SPAN><\/I><\/st1:place><\/st1:City>)<\/SPAN><\/I> \u2013<\/SPAN><\/B> One of Tapit\u2019s impressive freshman crop she is having her 3rd<\/SUP> run as a 3yo and rising in class sharply. She ran a couple of places in stakes races over the sprinting journey as a 2yo but all her recent racing has been in allowances. I would prefer to see her run around in the minor stakes circuit for awhile before attempting to take on the big girls.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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Well there you have it folks a quality field all trying to press their claims for the Bluegrass Oaks. There is a stack of pace in the field and it is very difficult not to see NO APAGUES LA LUZ <\/B>sweeping down the stretch and cleaning up all the early pace makers. For what its worth I think A.P. SADLER <\/B>will prove the hardest to haul in and maybe an improver for the Oaks. Good luck to all connections and congratulations on getting your girls this far.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Bigkev<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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