{"id":18427,"date":"2014-02-05T21:59:45","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T02:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=18427"},"modified":"2014-02-05T21:51:55","modified_gmt":"2014-02-06T02:51:55","slug":"competitive-field-goes-to-post-in-the-hall-of-fame-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=18427","title":{"rendered":"Competitive Field Goes To Post In The Hall Of Fame Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"

2014 EQUINICS: HALL OF FAME MEMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

4+ Year Old males \/ 10 Furlongs \/ Turf<\/b><\/p>\n

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This race pays tribute to those horses elected\/selected to the SIM Hall Of Fame<\/i><\/p>\n

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DEEPSEEKER<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Deep Impact (JPN) x Seeking The Gold x Seattle Dancer)<\/p>\n

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

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

This four year old son of Deep Impact (JPN) comes into this event under a cloud of suspicion as he was uncharacteristically distanced in his last race.\u00a0 Was it injury? If so is he recovered? All great questions without any answers at this point but we\u2019ll find out soon enough!\u00a0 He had a monster three year old season with multiple Grade 1 wins in The Big Red Stakes and The Champion Stakes as well as wins in a Grade 2 and Grade 3 race respectively.\u00a0 He\u2019s been freshened and is coming back after two months on the shelf.\u00a0 Training regularly he\u2019s been kicking the door down back in the barn and that\u2019s always a great sign!<\/p>\n

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BUSTIN CHOPS<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Malibu Moon x Dynaformer x Sadler\u2019s Wells)<\/sup><\/p>\n

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

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 blankpoin4<\/p>\n

Having been freshened this four year old son of Malibu Moon comes in to this race having doubled up winning both a Grade 2 The McKinnon Stakes and the Grade 1 King Kong Cup to conclude his three year old campaign.\u00a0 Most recently in the King Kong he took on seven Grade 1 winners and disposed of them all as he swept past down the stretch to erase a nine length disadvantage to win going away by two.\u00a0 He hung up a 117 in doing so and rewarded his backers at better than 12-1!\u00a0 This race is right in his wheelhouse and he just keeps better with experience.\u00a0 He\u2019s primed for a big effort today!<\/p>\n

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SILVADELAGO<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Silvano (GER) x Encosta De Lago (AUS) x Elliodor (FR))<\/p>\n

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

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

Running in restricted races for the most part this son of Silvano (GER) has put up some good figures in winning minor Stakes to date but has struggled against better.\u00a0 In his most recent start and racing on just three weeks rest he showed up to do battle in the Grade 3 Northern Beer Cap facing Grade 1 winner SKY FORCE and several other Graded Placed horses.\u00a0 He ran hard on the front end with another as a speed duel ensued but faltered on the far turn and was eased up to finish a well beaten eighth.\u00a0 He has enjoyed success in minor affairs but will have to take his game to another level to compete with this group today.<\/p>\n

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OCEAN OF CHOICE<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Redoute\u2019s Choice x Gone West x Dynaformer)<\/p>\n

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

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

This five year old son of Redoute\u2019s Choice comes into this race firing on all cylinders having won his last in the Grade 3 Galaxian Stakes at today\u2019s distance.\u00a0 In that race he stalked the early pacesetter lying in wait just five away as jockey D. Evans calculated his move.\u00a0 Shaking the reins he cut him loose as they turned for home and found a lane to charge past and win by two lengths.\u00a0 He put up a career best 112 while beating two Grade 1 winners and several Graded Placers.\u00a0 A solid contender in this spot!<\/p>\n

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JUGGLING BOMBS<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Mineshaft x Danehill x Mr. Prospector)<\/p>\n

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

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

Like several others coming into this race this son of Mineshaft is riding a win streak.\u00a0 Two starts back in the Grade 3 The Harry Potter he aggressively pursued the lead and wrestled it away at the top of the lane only to widen his advantage through the stretch.\u00a0 Similarly in his latest the Grade 3 The Nikkan Sport he decided to lay just off the pace and timed his run through the lane to win by just enough.\u00a0 He put up solid ratings in both with a 110 and 112 respectively.\u00a0 He loves a mile and a quarter and his connections are hoping for a repeat today which would put him squarely in the mix.<\/p>\n

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BOUNTY LIST<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Daiwa Major (JPN) x Galileo x Giant\u2019s Causeway)<\/p>\n

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

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

This four year old son of Daiwa Major (JPN) finished off his three year old campaign with a bang by destroying a solid group in the Grade 2 The Los Angeles Derby.\u00a0 Starting slowly he bided his time near the rear of the field almost sixteen lengths in arrears at the mid-point only to finish with a terrific flurry as he caught them all with two lengths to spare.\u00a0 He put up a monster 116 in doing so but that was over nine weeks ago as he\u2019s been rested since.\u00a0 He\u2019s clearly good enough to tackle this group but it begs the question is he fit and ready?<\/p>\n

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K\u2019S FISCAL CLIFF<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Dynaformer x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Alydar)<\/p>\n

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

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

This strapping five year old son of Dynaformer has been somewhat of an in and outer of late.\u00a0 Back in July he won the Grade 2 The Princess of Whales over a mile and half with a beautifully timed ride by jockey Harzheim.\u00a0 Since then he has won a few allowance races which were no more than paid workouts and ran poorly in the Grade 1 Coalminer Cup over the same twelve furlongs.\u00a0 Most recently he competed in the Grade 3 The Nikkan Sport over today\u2019s distance and found himself in need of more yardage which is no surprise given his success this past summer over longer.\u00a0 He\u2019ll need to stay closer and pick up the pace if he hopes to hit the board here in this spot.<\/p>\n

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MICHAEL OHER<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Shirocco (GER) x Pleasant Colony x Caro)<\/p>\n

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

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

The only six year old in the field this son of Shirocco (GER) has been lightly raced but enjoyed a successful five year old campaign.\u00a0 Like many in here he comes to the dance riding a two race win streak at the non-Graded Stakes level in which he won comfortably while putting up ratings of 105 and 104 respectively.\u00a0 The distance won\u2019t be an issue for him but he\u2019ll need to elevate his game in view of the step up in class against these.\u00a0 This will be his first foray into the Graded Stakes pool and he\u2019s looking to make his connections proud as he represents the URC Residency.<\/p>\n

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LIBERTANGO<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Montjeu x Dixie Union x Unbridled\u2019s Song)<\/p>\n

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

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 trapper37<\/i><\/p>\n

This four year old son of Montjeu is making his second start in 2014 and his marked improvement in that non-Graded Stakes affair to post a 102 was significant yet unsuccessful at a pricy 42-1.\u00a0 In that race he simply could not keep up and only beat one horse who was a longer price than he.\u00a0 This group today is better still and it would take a tremendous leap of faith to open your wallet for him.\u00a0 I see a brighter future for him as he matures but I\u2019ll pass on him in this spot.<\/p>\n

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DISTORTED DESTINY<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Canford Cliffs (IRE) x Dynaformer x Distorted Humor)<\/p>\n

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

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

Now here\u2019s a stallion you don\u2019t see every day as this four year old son of Canford Cliffs (IRE) is tackling Graded company for the first time and has chosen a difficult spot to do so facing a quality group.\u00a0 In his latest he came from well off the pace to make it interesting as he finished second in a less distinguished field.\u00a0 Prior to that one he won two consecutive allowance races in which he was able to stalk and pounce.\u00a0 This group is much tougher and he\u2019ll need to elevate his game if he hopes to make an impact in this spot.<\/p>\n

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COME AROUND<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Redoute\u2019s Choice x Montjeu x Fusaichi Pegasus)<\/p>\n

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

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 jdawg06<\/i><\/p>\n

This five year son of Redoute\u2019s Choice is a former Claimer who has clawed his way up the ranks to compete with some success at the allowance level.\u00a0 He comes into this race on the heels of two second place finishes at the allowance level while putting up consecutive 102\u2019s.\u00a0 It\u2019s hard to say what we can expect from him in the spot but one thing\u2019s for sure \u2026 he\u2019ll leave it all on the track today!<\/p>\n

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FLIBBERTYGIBBET<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Sea The Stars (IRE) x Maria\u2019s Mon x The Minstrel)<\/p>\n

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

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

This four year old Sea The Stars (IRE) colt opens his 2014 campaign here in this spot fresh off a minor Stakes win in which he did enough to win at today\u2019s distance.\u00a0 Prior to that last one he had been in a funk which saw him run without success in three consecutive Graded races.\u00a0 You have to go back to his June effort in the Grade 2 The Jefferson Davis Stakes which saw him narrowly miss to finish second.\u00a0 This last effort may have signaled a return to form for him and I have a hunch that better days are ahead for him once again!\u00a0 My dark horse play.<\/p>\n

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THE BULB RULES ALL<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Smart Strike x Seattle Slew x Danzig)<\/p>\n

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

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 cozzene99<\/p>\n

This Smart Strike son comes into this race wheeling a hot hand as he comes off of five consecutive victories of which the last four have come in minor Stakes events.\u00a0 In each of these races he\u2019s claimed victory at the expense of a Graded winner while using an off the pace approach.\u00a0 A high percentage sort he\u2019s in great shape at the moment and looks to take the next step here against a tougher group.\u00a0 He would be a mild surprise but these are within reach for him on his best day \u2026 plus a notch!<\/p>\n

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SENOR MOU<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 (Danehill Dancer x Ela-Mana-Mou x El Gran Senor)<\/p>\n

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

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

This lightly raced five year son of Danehill Dancer comes into this race off of a monster effort in the Grade 2 Sanders Stakes in which he beat several Graded winners and hung up a memorable 117. \u00a0Prior to that one he won three in a row of which two were of the minor Stakes variety but all strong performances none the less.\u00a0 He\u2019ll be a force in the event given his current form and is a must include on all exotic tickets.<\/p>\n

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PREDICTABILITY<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 (Oasis Dream (GB) x Ela-Mana-Mou x Kris S.)<\/p>\n

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

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

The only thing predictable about this son of Oasis Dream (GB) is that he\u2019s a serious young runner with a very bright future ahead of him. \u00a0Three starts back in the Grade 3 The Furstenberg Stakes he ran a powerful race to win by four while hanging a 116 up on the board.\u00a0 He then followed that up with a huge effort to win the Grade 1 Eclipse Stakes in similar fashion while replicating the rating.\u00a0 In his last in the Grade 1 King Kong Cup he inexplicably ran up the track and just wasn\u2019t himself that day.\u00a0 His connections are looking for a rebound here and begin his 2014 campaign with a bang.<\/p>\n

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OF PRINCE ALBERT<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Empire Maker x Theatrical x Nijinsky 2nd)<\/p>\n

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

Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0 newastin3<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

A four year old son of Empire Maker he comes into this race on a high note having closed out his three year old campaign with a strong performance in a minor Stakes while posting a career high 112.\u00a0 This effort came on the heels of two consecutive victories earlier as he ran through his conditions with ever increasing ratings.\u00a0 This horse has a positive future and though he may not graduate today I predict he\u2019ll make his mark before the seasons out.<\/p>\n

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HLADUN’S Selections\u00a0…<\/strong><\/p>\n

1<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 BUSTIN CHOPS\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>(GR Simsters)<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0blankpoin4<\/em><\/p>\n

2<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 DEEPSEEKER\u00a0 <\/strong>(Vermont)<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong>sharood<\/em><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0PREDICTABILITY\u00a0 <\/strong>(Blazing Saddles)<\/strong> \u00a0 <\/strong>tapit\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 SENOR MOU\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0(Midas)<\/em>\u00a0 brayden \u00a030<\/em><\/p>\n

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