{"id":205,"date":"2005-08-11T16:11:23","date_gmt":"2005-08-11T16:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=205"},"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=205","title":{"rendered":"Top stayer mares Estrogen, Xtremely Gold, Sacrilege raid ‘Dessert’ bar"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Mexico<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hot match-up this week between a\u00a0trio of the very best stayer mares in the Grade 2 $250,000 Big Dessert Stakes<\/EM>.\u00a0 \u00a0Tnilsson’s exciting racemare Estrogen<\/STRONG> returns to face females over 12 furlongs on the dirt.\u00a0 Toss in the superb star-in-the-making Xtremely Gold<\/STRONG> (fresh off of\u00a0her commanding First State Distaff(G1)<\/EM> score) as well as dual Grade 3-winner Sacrilege<\/STRONG> and we got a rare\u00a0major showdown in the Distaffer Dirt Long divisions.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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8\/5 – Estrogen<\/STRONG> (tnilsson):\u00a0 Sadler’s Wells daughter switches back to distaffer\u00a0division after competing very well versus males.\u00a0 The 4YO filly competed in California’s Movieland Cups(G1)<\/EM> recently, winning the turf version over 10f, and finishing 4th in the main track edition.\u00a0 Over the springtime, Estrogen notably won or placed in a host of stayer grades and listed battles.\u00a0 Top jockey Franco Duffy should hustle the filly to the front early, but will have to face the feisty pacesetter sophomore Bidasoa for the lead.\u00a0 Estrogen’s pretty good in a fight though and can get the distance well in hand.\u00a0 Extremely dangerous if let loose on the lead, but should get pressure here.\u00a0 On 4 weeks rest, we’ll see if she can add to her growing stayer mare stardom.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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3\/1 – Sacrilege<\/STRONG> (slwcityslw):\u00a0\u00a0 Despite faring superbly over the grass this past spring (including a Grade 2 <\/EM>win over 12f), Sacrilege switched to the main track a couple months ago and the result was a handy 2-for-2.\u00a0\u00a0 The veteran A.P. Indy mare pocketed a pair of Grade 3 events at Vermont and Italy (over 12f & 16f).\u00a0 Both efforts were off pace triumphs and the Vermont Denied Special(G3)<\/EM> resulted in a splendid 107 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0 Royally bred, the 5YO has won over $2.1-million in her rich career.\u00a0\u00a0 Sacrilege makes her 40th trip to the post Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s at the top of her game…. can she run down the\u00a0speedster Estrogen and outduel the youthful Xtremely\u00a0Gold?\u00a0 worthy challenger to the flashy faves.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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4\/1 – Xtremely Gold<\/STRONG> (ejdstable):\u00a0 Can’t say enough about this filly… she’s pure dynamite!\u00a0 \u00a0Touch Gold daughter\u00a0began her career 9-for-9 in mostly stayer listed stakes.\u00a0 She really found her niche in a hurry … by her 8th start, she was a Grade 1<\/EM> winner.\u00a0 Alas, the streak inevitably snapped afterwards in a loblolly 16f effort.\u00a0 Still, ‘Gold impressively recovered to commandingly win the traditional\u00a0First State Distaff(G1)<\/EM> at DelPenn last month.\u00a0 The 101 SP#<\/STRONG> victory was a cutback to the 10f distance and\u00a0signaled possibilites for a 9f try down the road in preparation for the Breeders Bowl.\u00a0 \u00a0I don’t know if she can garner\u00a0enough points to draw into the BB, but no matter.\u00a0 This filly is one to watch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Runs best from off pace — let’s hope Bidasoa and Estrogen battle it out early so Xtremely Gold can fly from off pace at the end.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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5\/1 – Miss Maple<\/STRONG> (borden):\u00a0 6YO Peteski mare up there in age, but only has 22 starts.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s in her prime right now, finishing 3rd to Sacrilege in the Denied Special(G3)<\/EM> (12f at Vermont).\u00a0 Followed that effort up with an excellent 11f listed stakes score with a 101 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0 Specialist at\u00a0this distance, but she’s gotta outrun both Xtremely Gold and Sacrilege again down the lane to pull of a win.\u00a0 Not to be dismissed.\u00a0 If\u00a0Miss Maple\u00a0has a great day, then you can imagine her in the winner’s circle or at least a board placing.\u00a0 Something to prove, but credible threat.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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6\/1 – Sophocles II<\/STRONG> (network7):\u00a0 An also-ran to Sacrilege two starts back at Vermont.\u00a0 Two straight bad outings for Stravinsky-sired 5YO — prior to that though, she picked up a couple listed stakes short field events.\u00a0\u00a0 Fits well\u00a0with this distance…. but kind of a coin flip entry.\u00a0 At 33 starts, don’t know if she’s\u00a0surpassed the wear and tear mark.\u00a0 Could go with leaders early, but after that, has to turn recent form around.\u00a0 Should probably be a bit more of a longshot.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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11\/1 – Bidasoa<\/STRONG> (layeguada):\u00a0 Sophomore is the best longshot in the field, riding 3-race win streak.\u00a0 Took a while for the Forty Niner daughter to find her best distance, but once she did, she made the most of her opportunities.\u00a0 The speedster\/stalker dominated 12f, 11f, and 10f listed stakes recently.\u00a0\u00a0 Granted, they were pretty short fields though versus her own age group.\u00a0 So, this is a step up in class and competition for Bidasoa.\u00a0 Is 12f indeed her best distance or is it closer to 10f?\u00a0 Lots of questions with this one, but she’s no doubt got talent.\u00a0 One to keep an eye on.\u00a0 Could hook up with Estrogen or\u00a0even let the elder\u00a0filly tackle the lead on her own.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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24\/1 – High Flyer<\/STRONG> (2ofus):\u00a0\u00a0Another sophomore with loads of stamina in female family despite speedy sire (Dixie Union x Sadler’s Wells x Alydar).\u00a0 Finished second to Sacrilege as a huge longshot in the 16f High And Low Marathon(G3)<\/EM> LTO.\u00a0 Bigtime closer only scored low 90s in 10f ALW company…. so maybe 12f is right up her alley.\u00a0 Gotta believe, but this is another longshot effort and tougher field with very exciting favorites.\u00a0 Not without a chance for the board.\u00a0 Would take a big effort and some help to pull out the win.\u00a0 I’ll pass, thinking that ‘Flyer isn’t ready just yet for a 105+ 12f number.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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36\/1 – Fearless Jones<\/STRONG> (ladyeve3):\u00a0\u00a0 Veteran Prime Timber mare can get the distance, but overmatched with 80 SP#s of late.\u00a0 She’s just in over her head — competition’s too tough in this group.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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I’m all for Xtremely Gold to take her game to another level in this one.\u00a0 Don’t know how much has been taken out of Estrogen due to her foray versus the boys (LOL).\u00a0 She might fade late then.\u00a0 Bidasoa is a tasty longshot, but Sacrilege has the record\u00a0to hit the board behind ‘Gold.\u00a0 Miss Maple up for\u00a05th.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Xtremely Gold<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0\u00a0 Sacrilege<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Show:\u00a0\u00a0 Bidasoa<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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