{"id":19605,"date":"2014-03-07T23:49:16","date_gmt":"2014-03-08T04:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=19605"},"modified":"2014-03-07T23:49:16","modified_gmt":"2014-03-08T04:49:16","slug":"winter-wonderland-champion-about-to-be-unearthed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=19605","title":{"rendered":"Winter Wonderland – Champion About To Be Unearthed"},"content":{"rendered":"

1 \u2013 APARTZ ROCK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interestingly this one has been racing only on the Poly surface of late and doing consistently well including a Stakes win.\u00a0 Has only had the one run on dirt and goes at it again here today although in much classier company.\u00a0 That one run on dirt wasn\u2019t anything to write home about.\u00a0 Bit of a long shot here I would suggest.<\/p>\n

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2 \u2013 RADA BLUE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has run once before in a G3 as well as a Stakes race.\u00a0 The first wasn\u2019t really in it but the Stakes race performed well and closing \u2013 just ran out of room.\u00a0 Longer here and after steadily building up some form and experience at Allowance level is being given another shot here to go up a level.\u00a0 Good chance \u2013 can he step up?<\/p>\n

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3 \u2013 FILET EQUUS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Different sort of name this one!\u00a0 I don\u2019t mind a filet of fish though.\u00a0 Has been running very well at Allowance level and is consistent too somewhat however this might be a bit hard here.\u00a0 Would have preferred to see her step up to Stakes level first however she may surprise.\u00a0 Will need better speeds though at Group level.\u00a0 Her best is a 92 to date and she is up against the boys.<\/p>\n

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4 \u2013 CYMOCHLES<\/strong><\/p>\n

A colt that only has 4 runs to date all on dirt.\u00a0 Last two runs were wins though and a top speed of 90 and well liking the distance each time he runs further.\u00a0 Has flown home last two runs to crush the field into mincemeat and could likely do it again here \u2013 bit more speed and the win could be his.<\/p>\n

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5 \u2013 TIO LUIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uncle Luis which is what Tio Luis is in English is another very well bred colt.\u00a0 They must all be well bred in this race.\u00a0 Outstanding run last time out which was over 8.5 furlongs at Stakes level and a speed of 102.\u00a0 Definitely in some form and the way he smashed the field in finishing suggests he had a lot more in the tank to go further. Should go alright here.<\/p>\n

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6 \u2013 PRIMETIME GHOSTMO<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2nd<\/sup> filly in this race but is looking very very talented.\u00a0 Already run in Graded racing a few times now and performed well each time.\u00a0 This may be too short for her though \u2013 9 furlongs last time out and she looked like she wanted more. Still finding her feet and this field will certainly tell the trainer where she is at in her career.\u00a0 Look for getting a place today.<\/p>\n

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7 \u2013 SNOW IN MOSCOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lots of snow in Moscow!!\u00a0 Extremely well bred and his last run was a G1 and finished well back but was starting to close.\u00a0 Looked like he was surprised by both the class of a G1 compared to what he was used to in allowance racing but also looked like he wanted a ton more distance.\u00a0 A lot of these runners at this age are still pushing out the envelope of how far they can run. Today will be a bit further for him and that will only help but looks like he could be a good route horse this one.<\/p>\n

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8 \u2013 STUPEFYING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Life itself is stupefying sometimes and this horse is no exception.\u00a0 Looks the goods for distance racing and his last run was a G1 where he was starting to close over 9.5 furlongs.\u00a0 This is shorter though and I think he will finish well back \u2013 not because of lack of talent \u2013 far from it!\u00a0 Just wants way way more distance to get the win.\u00a0 Wouldn\u2019t mind having him in my stable though \u2013 will get a Group win soon \u2013 just a matter of time.<\/p>\n

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9 \u2013 AQRAAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Had two runs on turf where he didn\u2019t really set the world alight but still ran ok if you know what I mean. Was swapped to dirt last time out and boy did things change.\u00a0 Straight out win over 9 furlongs at allowance level with a speed of 94.\u00a0 Distance no problem and in all likelihood will improve on that speed figure today. Maybe.\u00a0 Definitely have to consider as a contender here.<\/p>\n

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10 – MARKED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has only ever run at Allowance level but has run consistently and well.\u00a0 Also good speeds in the high 90\u2019s.\u00a0 Some good breeding lines as well as his career to date suggests he is definitely still feeling out what he is capable of.\u00a0 The extra distance may just push him to his limit of what he can handle but still shouldn\u2019t be a problem today.\u00a0 Be interesting to see how he goes at this level.<\/p>\n

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11 \u2013 A SPECIAL EVIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

All evil is special. Specially evil!!\u00a0 Evil is specially evil.\u00a0 Does that make sense?\u00a0\u00a0 Plenty in this field that are just knocking on the door to greatness and this is yet another that has been building wisely with each race and getting better and better. Stepping up today he gets his chance to showcase at Group level.\u00a0 Can he produce the results?\u00a0 His career so far would suggest yes.<\/p>\n

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12 – BRAKING BAD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not used to braking and when he does he is absolutely shocking at it.\u00a0 Which is not a problem for a racehorse as the last thing you want is him being slowed down by anything! Very nice colt, extremely well bred with all the big names that some of us can only dream about!\u00a0 He\u2019s been a steady performer gradually easing out the distance and class each time with his best run yet being his last run in a G2 and third place finish but still closing well.\u00a0 And that was 9 furlongs. Should go well again here \u2013 most likely wanting more distance in a few races though.<\/p>\n

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13 \u2013 RUNAWAY SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting off life as a claimer has been slowly getting better with each race including a 2nd<\/sup> place finish at Stakes level a few runs back on dirt.\u00a0 Has been struggling with reaching the 10 furlong range and the trainer has put him back to 9 furlongs today to see if that suits better.\u00a0 Bit up and down in form but could well surprise here if he gets things right.\u00a0 Runaway Sun definitely wants to be running away from this field across the finish line.<\/p>\n

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14 \u2013 HABANERO POET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only 3 runs on dirt but yet to finish worse than third place.\u00a0 Stakes run last time out over 8 furlongs for a third place finish but was starting to fade or so it appeared to me when watching the re-run of the race on Channel 9 of my digital 3D TV.\u00a0 May find the distance today too much.\u00a0 Then again may not.\u00a0 What do I know?\u00a0 Not a lot obviously.\u00a0 Good luck with this one \u2013 may suit shorter though.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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