{"id":2240,"date":"2006-04-22T00:06:55","date_gmt":"2006-04-22T00:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=2240"},"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=2240","title":{"rendered":"Seven Lives, Sky Low Low, Testing(IRE) faves for Guineas prep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Newmarket<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0The 2,000 Guineas is only a couple weeks away and this week’s $175,000 Craven Stakes<\/EM> is the traditonal last “prep” race for the Newmarket classic.\u00a0\u00a0 The course came up firm, so the even-steven mile awaits……. shall we see a horse or two from this field test the Guineas?\u00a0\u00a0 Or perhaps further on down the road?\u00a0\u00a0 No clear “superstar” favorite, so it’s anyone’s event…….<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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5\/1 – SEVEN LIVES<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (putitback):\u00a0\u00a0 Tale Of The Cat son ranked 51st in the division, but the colt’s earned his due\u00a0sprinter ranks, winning the Duetoburst(G1)<\/EM> over seven panels last season.\u00a0 Speedster tired to finish out of the money on Del Penn day, but that was over 8.5f.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Honest effort versus graded sprinting company this season before belting out a 101 SP# score when stretched to 7.5f LTO.\u00a0 Gutsy colt with loads of talent — trying to find his A-game.\u00a0 Could the flat mile be just the ticket?\u00a0 So-so jockey in the irons.\u00a0 A lot of question marks.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pace.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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6\/1 – SKY LOW LOW<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (jk52):\u00a0\u00a0Sky Mesa colt started out late as a freshman, but exhausted his conditions well by year’s end.\u00a0\u00a0 Began ’06 with a thorough 2nd in the 9f Panhandle Park Derby(G3).<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 Sandwiched in a\u00a0sweet confidence-boosting mile stakes\u00a0score before finishing a sparkling\u00a03rd (beaten only 1\/4-length) in the Chantilly Lace(G3)<\/EM>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Loved his stalker-style switch in tactics LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 Had prior been a pace presser.\u00a0 Still learning the ropes, but top jockey might break him on through for a fabulous score.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Very interesting.\u00a0\u00a0 Dangerous.\u00a0\u00a0 Stalker\/pace presser.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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7\/1 – TESTING(IRE)\u00a0(pg51):<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0’06 toughboy, winning the Frio Frio Mile(8f-G3)<\/EM> and Roasting\u00a0Weanies(7f-G3)<\/EM> like a trooper.\u00a0\u00a0 Finished 3rd, just missing\u00a0winner Seven Lives in the Duetoburst(G1)<\/EM> last season.\u00a0\u00a0 Still only ranked\u00a031st in the division.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Hmmm… didn’t move forward in his subsequent race (6th in Kcusrocek(G3)),<\/EM> running same 91 SP#.\u00a0 This’ll be his 2nd try around two-turns then.\u00a0\u00a0 Talented, but has something to prove….. can he be one of the division’s top horses?\u00a0 A win will make him so Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 Stalker\/Right behind pace.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>
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8\/1 – CELERITY<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (techranger):\u00a0\u00a0 Sadler’s Wells son\u00a0strung together a 3-race win streak late last season through ’06.\u00a0\u00a0 His usual 80 SP#s though saw him finish a beaten 5th in Testing’s Frio Frio(G3).<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 However, Celerity rebounded in the Dracula(8fT-G3),<\/EM> jumping 11 points to finish up a good 3rd with a 96 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 Hmm…… possible this colt will eventually enjoy 9f, 10f, and longer.\u00a0 Still learning the ropes.\u00a0\u00a0 Well-spotted here though for another go at the flat mile.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pace presser\/setter\/stalker.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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8\/1 – GALLANT DANCER\u00a0<\/STRONG> (coffee):\u00a0\u00a0 Rail draw for this son of Sadler’s Wells.\u00a0\u00a0 Just toss out the Equinics & Knick Knack\u00a0debacles over yeilding surfaces and he has a pretty career going at a flat mile or so.\u00a0\u00a0 Splendid jump-up to 98 SP# LTO, reeling in on the win.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 He’s ready for this level.\u00a0 Well-spotted for his return to the graded ranks.\u00a0\u00a0 Should be there at the wire.\u00a0\u00a0 Stalker.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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9\/1 – THIRD OFFER(IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (bewitch):\u00a0\u00a0 Generous(IRE) colt out of average female family is a big overlay here.\u00a0\u00a0 He won the All Your Base(G1)<\/EM> earlier this season over 9f in a stalker photo.\u00a0\u00a0 He then went wire-to-wire in listed company for good measure.\u00a0 Blossoming.\u00a0\u00a0Should be among the faves.\u00a0\u00a0Top jockey in the irons.\u00a0\u00a0 Pacesetter.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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10\/1 – MR. ANDERSON<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0 (sdmf6):\u00a0\u00a0 Green Desert son “green” too, making just his 7th career call to post.\u00a0 Won first couple of starts on dirt before later testing grass.\u00a0\u00a0 Sweet ALW victory easy as pie resulted with a 90 SP#<\/STRONG> around 6 panels.\u00a0\u00a0 Closed well around 8f on dirt, so no reason to suspect he won’t do the same over the lawn.\u00a0\u00a0Green, but promising.\u00a0\u00a0 Anything can go.\u00a0 \u00a0Midpacker. \u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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12\/1 – CONSCIENCE(IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (larrydoyle):\u00a0\u00a0 Fasliyev(IRE) colt took a while to finally break his maiden (though it was his 2nd try over the turf).\u00a0\u00a0 Stakes-placed so far from 12 starts.\u00a0 Pocketed an ALW wire-wire with a 91 SP# LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 Improving speedster in his stiffest challenge yet.\u00a0\u00a0 Needs his best performance to date.\u00a0\u00a0 Pacesetter.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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13\/1 – SANDY HAWLEY<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (seveii):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 King Cugat son named after Hall Of Fame jockey.\u00a0\u00a0A stakes winner over 7f last season, albeit\u00a0with slower SP#s.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adored two-turns as a 3YO and it paid off with him finishing a serious 4th in the Kcusrocek(G3)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Good effort after setting the lead.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tough run might do him wonders and just love the two straight 90+ SP#s.\u00a0 This colt’s fit-n-ready.\u00a0 Should be tough to run down.\u00a0 Pacesetter….. but serious scramble in store for him Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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13\/1 – GREELEY’S TURN<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (ufsldowns):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This Mr Greeley son loves the flat mile, winning two back in proper listed company.\u00a0\u00a0 Toss out dirt debacle LTO.\u00a0 Granted, this guy’s bred for speed around sprints.\u00a0\u00a0 Still, flat mile, might be well within his “superior range”.\u00a0\u00a0 If he doesn’t do so hot, consider shortening him up again.\u00a0\u00a0 Love him!\u00a0\u00a0 My sleeper.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Midpacker to closer.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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17\/1 – RAHY THE ROMAN\u00a0\u00a0<\/STRONG> (togasans):\u00a0\u00a0 A veteran making his 18th career start already… yow!\u00a0\u00a0 Rahy son finally found his two-turns mettle, winning 2 of last 3 at ALW level.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Well distanced over 9.5f LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 Average SP#s so far — needs career best in a stunning turnaround.\u00a0\u00a0 Closer.\u00a0\u00a0 Outside chance from post 14.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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17\/1 – STORM’S BUDA<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0 (kiwi):\u00a0\u00a0 Dubai Destination son picked up a pair of 7.5f stakes last year before choking over 9f in the Phenom(G3)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Mild effort since with lousy effort over off track LTO.\u00a0 Doubtful he’s at the graded level.\u00a0\u00a0 Reaching.\u00a0\u00a0 Stalker\/midpacker.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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18\/1 – FANTASTIC MUSE<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0 (borden):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fantastic Light longshot won the Manofjunk(G2)<\/EM> last season over 8.5f and was among the top stars in the BB Juvy Turf<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The colt finished 7th that day and hasn’t really recovered, finishing off the board in many grades\u00a0since.\u00a0\u00a0Never know if he’ll turbocharge with cutback in distance (he’s been at 9.5f and even 11f LTO).\u00a0 Has the black type, but not the form.\u00a0\u00a0 Outside shot\u00a0at best.\u00a0 Stalker\/closer.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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26\/1 – GONETOTHEDEVIL<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (gradetwo):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gone West son won 2 of last 4 ALWs, but with very low SP#s.\u00a0 Grade 2 placed earlier last year.\u00a0\u00a0 Odds are that his numbers of late just don’t factor into the mix.\u00a0\u00a0 Pace presser\/midpacker.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Lots and lots of speed in this event.\u00a0\u00a0 And loaded with stalkers too!\u00a0\u00a0 I’m gonna go for a “sleeper” closer in Greeley’s Turn, though I like him better as a sprinter.\u00a0\u00a0 Gallant Dancer has the improving goods to to hold on well at the wire (if not the win!).\u00a0\u00a0 Sandy Hawley’s recent numbers pay serious consideration and speedster could hang on for a larger share of purse.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Pacestter Third Offer won the G1 and has the form, but his SP#s can be beat.\u00a0\u00a0 Sky Low Low has the mettle to\u00a0spoil my “longshot” trifecta.\u00a0\u00a0 Testing(IRE) had a puzzling race LTO — will he show up to run his best race?\u00a0\u00a0 If so, he’s a winner, but if not,\u00a0it’s a wide-open contest……..\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Since only Seven Lives has broken the 100 SP# barrier (and he did it in a sprint), I’m gonna throw caution to the wind, going with the longshots here……… \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Greeley’s Turn <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Show:\u00a0 Sandy Hawley<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Good luck to all.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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