{"id":2117,"date":"2006-04-07T17:47:01","date_gmt":"2006-04-07T17:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=2117"},"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=2117","title":{"rendered":"Closely-matched marathoners at British Columbia"},"content":{"rendered":"

British Columbia<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Very interesting battle for staying power rights in this week’s featured $60,000 Away From Ant Special<\/EM>.\u00a0 Four colts & horses and one filly tackle the marathon mile and three-quarters over a firm turf course.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Four of the five love the pace which could set up nicely for the “closer” second choice Dan Colony.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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And we’ll lead off with loubrown’s Dan Colony<\/STRONG> (5\/2), probably the most recognizable name in this field.\u00a0 The 5YO horse is one of the few superb runners by bargain sire Danzig Connection.\u00a0\u00a0 Danzig Connection finished 2nd in one of Woody Stephens’ Belmont Stakes back in the 1980s.\u00a0 Dan Colony himself is out of a Ela-Mana-Mou mare and that reinforces his\u00a0Solid\/Professional stamina.\u00a0 Making his 30th trip to the post Saturday, Dan Colony might enjoy the anticipated speedster duel.\u00a0\u00a0 Look for the old boy to bide his time — he’s remarkably consistent and could enjoy\u00a0pushing his bankroll up over the $500k mark.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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But he’ll have to face a host\u00a0of pacesetters who’ve got some talent.\u00a0\u00a0 The racetime favorite Wingfly’s Dancer(IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0(2\/1) won six listed stakes in a row\u00a0and just recently lost at long last.\u00a0 The 4YO colt from lafly stable got pushed into a duel LTO and that might be key Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lots of speed here, but this guy’s smashing.\u00a0\u00a0 He was unplaced last year as a 3YO in the Derby De English(G1)<\/EM> to Horseshoe Bay, but really carved out a stayer niche afterwards.\u00a0 <\/FONT>\u00a0By Hawk Wing(IRE), Wingfly boasts an awesome 11-of-19 record and his relatively light race schedule (most top 4YOs have about 25 starts now) might see him upsetting the big boys down the road.\u00a0 I love this colt — but can he overcome the duel?<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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If you like more up-and-comers, then check out derbybound’s Trevordosky<\/STRONG>\u00a0(3\/1).\u00a0 The Kingmambo royal bred had difficult time finding his staying power groove, but he’s since arrived after belting out a rollicking 14f ALW NW2L score late last year.\u00a0 The 4YO’s won or placed in three straight listed stakes.\u00a0\u00a0 One to watch here, especially if he “softens up” Wingfly’s Dancer.\u00a0 Perfectly spotted — it’s just the scenario of the pace that might\u00a0forego the winner’s circle for him Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Moodswings’ Bestest(IRE)<\/STRONG> (3\/1) could garner a piece of the purse and maybe even the win too if the speedsters fall and Dan Colony tosses a mild effort.\u00a0\u00a0 The veteran 5YO son of Best of the Bests(IRE) makes his 47th trip to the gate.\u00a0 The old boy is as honest as they come too, earning paycheck after paycheck in these marathons and winning his share.\u00a0 He can stalk the lead if he wants to — Bestest throws lower 90 SP#s, but, hey, they match up with the more\u00a0flashy youngsters.\u00a0 Could play the spoiler.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Finally the 4YO filly Flaming Pegasus<\/STRONG> (4\/1) rounds out the field.\u00a0\u00a0 She was runner-up in the distaffer\u00a0marathon on Equinics day for susie stable.\u00a0 The Fusaichi Pegasus daughter soaks up the listed level, winning 4 of her last 8 starts.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She can beat the boys too and survive a pacesetting crunch.\u00a0 ‘Flame specializes in 16f running though and cutsback a quarter mile here.\u00a0\u00a0 I don’t think that that would be a problem.\u00a0\u00a0 Am worried about the speedster situation — these are feisty 4YO colts that she’ll have to duke it out with.\u00a0 Classy gal, but will need her absolute best.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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I like Dan Colony a lot here to outrally fellow closer Bestest(IRE) down the lane.\u00a0 The three might very well knock themselves out with Wingfly’s Dancer maybe hanging on for the place or show.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dan Colony<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0 Winglfly’s Dancer<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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