{"id":18657,"date":"2014-02-08T00:11:19","date_gmt":"2014-02-08T05:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=18657"},"modified":"2014-02-07T22:41:20","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T03:41:20","slug":"equinics-2014-nobodys-perfect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=18657","title":{"rendered":"EQUINICS 2014 &#8211; NOBODY&#8217;S PERFECT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b><i><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Equinics 2014<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Nobody\u2019s Perfect<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Grade One &#8211; 3 yo Filly only 8f Turf<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is a tribute race for those that have made major mistakes in the game and have survived.\u00a0 So far there are four players that have fessed up to making a mistake. \u00a0I\u2019d be willing to bet there are more, I for one.\u00a0 Some perhaps like me, just don\u2019t remember, others perhaps hide it in shame and\/or disgrace.\u00a0 Misery loves company so I can\u2019t wait to hear their stories which will be coming soon in another article.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">STILL A BARGAIN<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Kahal x Jallad x Al Mufti \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Safrace5\/Saftest &#8211; Record:\u00a0 8 races 5-1-1<\/p>\n<p>Impressive South African bred is running for only the second time outside of her native born country.\u00a0 Representing <b><i>South Africa Racing Association,<\/i><\/b> \u00a0Still A Bargain improved greatly when stretched out to a mile posting a 99sf in an overnight stakes. \u00a0Position on the rail will help push the front runners that much harder which may work to her advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Style = stalker<\/p>\n<p>PP# 1\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 16\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 T. Brewer<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">THE SEVENTH SEAL<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Bernardini x Montjeu x Seeking The Gold \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Super28\/Super1 &#8211; Record:\u00a0 8 races 5-1-1<\/p>\n<p><b><i>DelPenn National <\/i><\/b>\u00a0entry is currently ranked #4 turf route.\u00a0 She broke her maiden first time out on the outside track and followed it with an allowance win.\u00a0 Her third race switched surface in an overnight stakes with a disappointing finish.\u00a0 The trainer didn\u2019t let that bother and continued to compete on turf.\u00a0 The next five races were turf routes winning three stakes, two of which were graded.\u00a0 The Seventh Seal has one race as a 3yo posting an impressive 102sf in the win against GR Simsters.<\/p>\n<p>Style = pace<\/p>\n<p>PP# 2\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 6\/1\u00a0 M\/L Favorite<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 J. Stivers<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CAPE CONTENDER<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Cape Cross x Dylan Thomas x Giant\u2019s Causeway \u2013 Breeder\/Owner:\u00a0 Con10der\/Con10der11 &#8211; Record:\u00a0 5 races 3-0-0<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Empire State Racing<\/i><\/b> has sent #94 ranked Cape Contender.\u00a0 Lightly raced but has shown promise after being asked to go two turns.\u00a0 She\u2019s going to need to stay close and not let the pace setters get too far out front.\u00a0 Good post position to keep an eye on one particular horse.<\/p>\n<p>Style = varies<\/p>\n<p>PP# 3\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 12\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 B. Gulch<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MOUNTAIN DEWDROP<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Canford Cliffs x Diesis x Noactor \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Shaga5\/Shaga5 &#8211; Record:\u00a0 7 races 2-5-0<\/p>\n<p>Hit the board every time out.\u00a0 Is going to need to shake that seconditis and find more speed to be in the money here.\u00a0 <b><i>Comedy Central<\/i><\/b> has sent Mountain Dewdrop to help set the pace.\u00a0 Dew Or Dye baby, can dew.\u00a0 First run as a 3yo let\u2019s make it a big one.\u00a0 Yes, I have been drinking.<\/p>\n<p>Style = pace<\/p>\n<p>PP# 4\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 28\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 M. Buck<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DANNUS<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Catienus x Broad Brush x Danzig \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Dayzey\/Dayzey &#8211; Record:\u00a0 6 races 2-1-1<\/p>\n<p>Improved greatly after being given more track.\u00a0 Shipped over the pond representing <b><i>Midas<\/i><\/b> is the hopeful Dannus.\u00a0 She\u2019ll need more improvement to get in the money but as we\u2019ve all heard, on any given day.\u00a0 You just never know.<\/p>\n<p>Style = stalker<\/p>\n<p>PP# 5\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 19\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 D. Evans<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ARSENAL OF FREEDOM<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Frankel x Street Cry x Silver Hawk \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Spinaround\/Eminc3 &#8211; Record:\u00a0 7 races 3-2-1<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Blazing Saddles<\/i><\/b> has sent Arsenal of Freedom who has won three out of four routes in her short career.\u00a0 Looks like she\u2019ll make a push to the front going into the first turn where there\u2019ll be a lot of company.\u00a0 Will need to improve in her second race as a 3yo.<\/p>\n<p>Style = pace<\/p>\n<p>PP# 6\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 10\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 R. Harzheim<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PICTURE OF MOM<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Ready\u2019s Image x Elusive Quality x Generous \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Kiddman\/Concordite &#8211; Record:\u00a0 7 races 2-1-0<\/p>\n<p>Last race was eight weeks back so she\u2019s well rested.\u00a0 Only one route in her career which she won in a residency allowance. \u00a0<b><i>Minnesota Testbarn Residency<\/i><\/b> is hoping Picture of Mom will be giving her best effort in this major step up in class.<\/p>\n<p>Style = closer<\/p>\n<p>PP# 7\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 26\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 T. Behr<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FIRTH OF FORTH<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Giant\u2019s Causeway x Forty Niner x Deputy Minister \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Joenova\/Joenova &#8211; Record:\u00a0 7 races 3-1-0<\/p>\n<p>Had a fantastic start as a two year old winning her first three races.\u00a0 Has yet to win a route.\u00a0 <b><i>East West Connection<\/i><\/b> sends Firth of Forth to attempt a place in history.\u00a0 Needs a big boost to stay in the mix.<\/p>\n<p>Style = pace<\/p>\n<p>PP# 8\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 25\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 E. N. Tice<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CAKE OF LIGHT<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Dream Ahead x Forestry x Danzig \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Tees\/Younggroup &#8211; Record:\u00a0 7 races 2-3-1<\/p>\n<p>Won the G2 Silver Spoon Juvenile by \u00be of a length coming from a deep close displaying strength, stamina and speed.\u00a0 <b><i>EAAA Racing<\/i><\/b> has sent the Cake of Light.\u00a0 I\u2019ll take a big slice of that.<\/p>\n<p>Style = deep closer<\/p>\n<p>PP# 9\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 16\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 F. Gossett<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">RESET MAJOR<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Reset x Rock Hard Ten x Seattle Slew \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Cjwilson\/Bailey1 &#8211; Record:\u00a0 9 races 5-2-2<\/p>\n<p>Impressive record, impressive horse.\u00a0 Definitely has a nose for the wire.\u00a0 The odds makers like what they see in Reset Major sent by <b><i>Queensland Racecourse<\/i><\/b>.\u00a0 This will be her first race as a 3yo.\u00a0 They\u2019re raising the bar for this one, expect her to make the hurdle.<\/p>\n<p>Style = pace<\/p>\n<p>PP# 10\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 8\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 C. Wyatt<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SAVYDAN<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Savabeel x Dansili x Forty Niner \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Mano\/Thechef &#8211; Record:\u00a0 7 races 5-1-0<\/p>\n<p>From <b><i>Pastures of Green<\/i><\/b>, ladies and gentlemen this is the number one three year old filly on turf.\u00a0 Broke her maiden at first asking followed by a win in an overnight stakes race and three graded wins the most recent of which was eight furlongs in The Juvenile Filly G1 posting a 100sf.\u00a0 That grade one was her last race back on December 15<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Well rested and poised to start her 3yo campaign in a big way, Savydan.\u00a0 Style = stalker<\/p>\n<p>PP# 11\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 8\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 L. Radzinski<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PRANZO<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Lawman x Elusive Quality x Tapit \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Bobilo\/Bobilo &#8211; Record:\u00a0 9 races 3-4-1<\/p>\n<p>Very consistent allowance runner.\u00a0 Pranzo, representing <b><i>City-Race Rhein-Main Turf Club<\/i><\/b> will need some help.\u00a0 She\u2019s going to have to stay off pace and hope the rockets in front burn out.<\/p>\n<p>Style = pace<\/p>\n<p>PP# 12\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 13\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 J. Jubel<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TURF STARS<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Sea The Stars x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Street Cry \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Perky3\/Baffster &#8211; Record:\u00a0 7 races 4-0-1<\/p>\n<p>Multiple stakes winner with seven weeks rest last posted a 100sf.\u00a0 Turf Stars from <b><i>All-Stars Racing<\/i><\/b> appears to be ready to make the next step.\u00a0 Opposing jockeys best know where this one is at all times, she\u2019ll be flying around the final turn.<\/p>\n<p>Style = deep closer<\/p>\n<p>PP# 13\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 12\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 T. Ace<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ITCHY TWISTY<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Scat Daddy x Storm Cat x Sadler\u2019s Wells \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Be1stfarms\/Be1stfarms &#8211; Record:\u00a0 7 races 2-4-0<\/p>\n<p>Has been a consistent seven furlong sprinter.\u00a0 May not have enough to go the extra distance.\u00a0 With a sire like that I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if we weren\u2019t possibly soon looking at one of the better 3yo filly turf sprinters.\u00a0 Scratch me if you can,\u00a0 it\u2019s Itchy Twisty representing <b><i>Northwest Racing Circuit.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Style = closer<\/p>\n<p>PP# 14\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 19\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 R. Mansur<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PIVOTAL DREAM<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Oasis Dream x Pivotal x Sadler\u2019s Wells \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Ticketman3\/Ticketman3 &#8211; Record:\u00a0 6 races 2-2-1<\/p>\n<p>Same jockey she had in the irons for last year\u2019s Breeder Bowl where she finished second by only \u00bc length.\u00a0 No stranger to tough competition, Pivotal Dream representing <b><i>GR Simsters<\/i><\/b>, is one of the top favorites. \u00a0This just in \u2026 \u201cjockey shaves all hair off to shed weight.\u201d\u00a0 Not a bad idea, much better than waxing it off.<\/p>\n<p>Style = closer<\/p>\n<p>PP# 15\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 7\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 O. Brim<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DALHAM HALL<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Galileo x Kingmambo x Halo \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Monumental\/Suicidas &#8211; Record:\u00a0 5 races 3-1-1<\/p>\n<p>Really perked up two races back with a 98sf in the URC breeders championship last November and last time out didn\u2019t have to try against a weak field over nine furlongs.\u00a0 Dalham Hall representing <b><i>Universal Racing Club<\/i><\/b> has a chance to step it up a notch.\u00a0 With 100% ITM she knows where the wire is, just got to get there first.<\/p>\n<p>Style = pace<\/p>\n<p>PP# 16\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 12\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 C. Matas<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">K\u2019S FIFTH AVENUE<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Frankel x Seeking The Gold x Danzig \u2013 Breeder\/Owner: Ledwith\/Ledwith2 &#8211; Record:\u00a0 5 races 3-1-1<\/p>\n<p>Showed an affinity for more track last time out in a 7 \u00bd furlong posting a 96sf.\u00a0 Has yet to run a route and some of the competition she\u2019s run hasn\u2019t been all that tough.\u00a0 K\u2019s Fifth Avenue representing <b><i>Hispano Parlante<\/i><\/b> going two turns for the first time still has a chance in this race, because it\u2019s a Ledwith horse.<\/p>\n<p>Style = closer<\/p>\n<p>PP# 17\u00a0\u00a0 Odds:\u00a0 13\/1<\/p>\n<p>Jockey:\u00a0 S. L. Ledwith<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wishing all the horses and their connections the Best of Luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Equinics 2014 Nobody\u2019s Perfect Grade One &#8211; 3 yo Filly only 8f Turf This is a tribute race for those<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":416,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[16],"class_list":["post-18657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews","tag-equinics-2014"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/416"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18657"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18657\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18820,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18657\/revisions\/18820"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}