{"id":2392,"date":"2006-05-05T21:40:17","date_gmt":"2006-05-05T21:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=2392"},"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=2392","title":{"rendered":"The NEAR UNDER SPATULA Stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P>In what is one of the biggest racing days of the year, \u00a0when the action is 590 miles south of this track, just a short 9 and a half hour drive to the south. We offer you <STRONG>The Near Under Spatula<\/STRONG> <STRONG>Stakes<\/STRONG>.\u00a0 Today we will have Eleven older gals running 7 furlongs over a fast dirt track in search of the winners share of the $65,000 being offered today.\u00a0 The morning line favorite in this wide open race is <STRONG>CLEO&#8217;S ASP<\/STRONG>\u00a0 at 3\/1. Let&#8217;s take a look at the runners.<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>1) \u00a0DEJA BLUE\u00a0\u00a0 64\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12\/1\/2\/1\u00a0 $ 22,069<\/STRONG><\/P><P>The longest shot in the field comes in to the race of a well beaten try vs graded company.\u00a0 Trainer <EM>Cheyenne15<\/EM> has not found that much easier of a spot here as these look to be pretty tough as well.\u00a0 The 4yo daughter of <STRONG>Forty Niner<\/STRONG> did run a nice race in her previous start at 25\/1 to finish 2nd with a 93Sp going 6.5F, but even that effort would have a hard time getting much done in this race, as that race was with open allowance types.\u00a0G.Purcell gets the mount. \u00a0No problem passing here.<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>2) AWEKITTY\u00a0\u00a0 6\/1\u00a0\u00a0 24\/5\/5\/4\u00a0 $ 94,645<\/STRONG><\/P><P>Trainer <EM>hollybull99<\/EM> brings this 4yo daughter of <STRONG>Awesome Again<\/STRONG> into this Stakes in search of her first Stakes win.\u00a0 She just missed notching that elusive victory in her last start going a mile where she had a solid lead before just failing in the late stages.\u00a0 She has has raced with the best in her division and cannot be overlooked.\u00a0 The cutback in distance helps as she has not had any wins at a mile or over.\u00a0 6\/1 is generous though the field is solid.\u00a0 K.Wasko gets the assignment today.<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>3)\u00a0 LADY BLU\u00a0\u00a0 24\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17\u00a0 3\/0\/1\u00a0 $42,794<\/STRONG><\/P><P>This 4yo daughter of <STRONG>Bluebird<\/STRONG> has tried Stakes company a few times and has very little to show for it.\u00a0 Four Stakes and a fourth is the best she can muster I&#8217;m afraid she won&#8217;t even fair that well today as these just seem that much better than her.\u00a0 The distance fits but the company is just a little to deep for this one.\u00a0 B.Pitts gets the call for trainer <EM>winspecial.\u00a0 <\/EM><\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>4) COUPON LINDA\u00a0 7\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 39\u00a0 9\/6\/5\u00a0 \u00a0$236,636<\/STRONG><\/P><P>A seven year old veteran who goes postwad for the 40th time today.\u00a0 This daughter of <STRONG>Salem<\/STRONG> <STRONG>Drive<\/STRONG> Steps back into Stakes company after a nice allowance win going 6.5 last out.\u00a0Her last Stakes win was in 2003 but hey this is Derby day and this old gal might just have something left in the tank as the back to back 98 sp&#8217;s prove\u00a0for trainer <EM>cecil52<\/EM> who has conditioned her for her entire career. D.Nabinger Gets the mount today on this horse who has run well over this strip in the past.\u00a0 Some value here. <\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>5)\u00a0 YOUR ON MY MANOR\u00a0 16\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 34\u00a0 7\/4\/5\u00a0 $177,484<\/STRONG><\/P><P>Trainer <EM>scotia<\/EM> dropped the tag on this 5yo daughter of <STRONG>Squirtle Squirt<\/STRONG> four races back for $50,000\u00a0and in the three races since then, all Stakes has been soundly trounced.\u00a0 Cuts back to a sprint in hopes of turning things around.\u00a0 I am not sure if this is gonna do the trick as most of her big races have been at a distance of ground.\u00a0 She has been in the money in 3 of 4 lifetime sprints though those were early on and with this caliber of company she could be in for another long day. M.Delahoz is in the irons today.<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>6)\u00a0 CLEO&#8217;S ASP\u00a0 3\/1\u00a0\u00a0 42\u00a0 8\/9\/9\u00a0 $355,760<\/STRONG><\/P><P>Trainer <EM>bigdog<\/EM> sends out the luke warm favorite in todays feature race.\u00a0 The 5yo <STRONG>Kris S<\/STRONG> mare has the most consistent Sp&#8217;s in the bunch hence the favorite role which is not undeserved.\u00a0 The closing style should work well in this race and she runs this distance almost all the time within a half furlong.\u00a0This one will be heard from late. \u00a0Picks up the capable services of T.Kallor for the riding assignment.\u00a0 <\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>7) TASSOVER THE BUX G\u00a0\u00a0 5\/1\u00a0\u00a0 27\u00a0 9\/2\/3\u00a0 $522,010<\/STRONG><\/P><P>The leading money earner in the race this 4yo daughter of <STRONG>Tasso<\/STRONG> just cant seem to find her 3yo form.\u00a0 Her last race as a 3yo was a just miss effort in the <STRONG>Grade 1 Knight&#8217;s Joust<\/STRONG> putting down a 105 Sp at the same distance as todays race.\u00a0 The problem is trainer <EM>buxpasser<\/EM> has not been able to hit the board with her in 5 starts this year, four of which she was very well bet and had the chalk players heading for the exits early.\u00a0 She could snap out of it at any time and has the Jocky in C.Orza that is more than capable.\u00a0 Is today the day? I wish I Knew but 5\/1 sounds like more of what we have been seeing most of the year.<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>8)\u00a0 ELUSIVE DIXIE\u00a0 9\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 21\u00a0 8\/3\/2\u00a0 194,841<\/STRONG><\/P><P>Comes in off a monster win at this distance vs. allowance NW2t.\u00a0 that score was a lifetime high 105 Sp and a repeat of that effort would make for an interesting race here.\u00a0 Trainer <EM>dixiepride<\/EM> has to be hoping the 4yo daughter of <STRONG>Elusive Quality<\/STRONG> is riding the wave right now and can post another big effort.\u00a0 This seems to be her distance as she has won both her Stakes races at this distance and belongs with these.\u00a0 Should be considered in all bets.\u00a0 F.Solomon gets the nod today.<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>9)\u00a0 BEER VOLCANO\u00a0 29\/1\u00a0\u00a0 7\u00a0 2\/2\/1\u00a0\u00a0 $35,589<\/STRONG><\/P><P>Very lightly raced 4yo daughter of <STRONG>Tabasco Cat<\/STRONG> makes only her 8th carreer start for trainer f<EM>atmouse<\/EM>.\u00a0 Hmm what&#8217;s to like about this one who try&#8217;s Stakes company for the first time?\u00a0 Well I like beer, and I like Volcano&#8217;s as long as they are not too close to me.\u00a0 Seriously she seems a bit overmatched here as she gave way badly in 3 out of 4 attepts going longer and the class she faces here just seems to be too much.\u00a0 May be heard from early but expect her to fold up shop when the serious running gets started. P.Nabinger gets the call.<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>10)\u00a0 DRAGONBRINGER\u00a0\u00a0 4\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18\u00a0 7\/3\/1\u00a0 $335,995<\/STRONG><\/P><P>Here is the main speed and main threat to the favorite in the race. Trainer <EM>confessor<\/EM> brings in this 4yo daughter of <STRONG>Pine Bluff<\/STRONG> who sports the highest Sp&#8217;s in the field.\u00a0 She has had trouble carrying her speed in some of her races but has done it in other&#8217;s even from the outside post.\u00a0 this horse could have been the favorite\u00a0and could very easily make evry step a winning one today. Won the <STRONG>Graded 2 Manta Serria Handicap<\/STRONG> at this distance three back and looms dangerous.\u00a0 Add Z.Ayya and that is an awful lot to pass on.<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><STRONG>11)\u00a0 BARB&#8217;S HOUSE\u00a0\u00a0 12\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10\u00a0\u00a0 4\/0\/1\u00a0\u00a0 $98,555<\/STRONG><\/P><P>Trainer <EM>maxie <\/EM>returns to Upstate NY where these connections scored at a price two back with this daughter of <STRONG>Event of the Year<\/STRONG>. She really seems to like this track and ran a nice number that day.\u00a0 Today however she draws the outside post and that will hurt a bit.\u00a0 She also picks up my favorite underachiever in B.Cooper who just doesn&#8217;t seem to win anymore.\u00a0 She does like the track and if she can put in that late run coupled with a few not running thier best, could catch a piece.<\/P><P>My bet&#8217;s today I really can&#8217;t decide between the 6-10 so a heavy ex box 6-10 and key play them with the 2\/4\/8\/11 in the tri.\u00a0 good luck to all the runner&#8217;s<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><EM><\/EM>\u00a0<\/P><P><EM><\/EM>\u00a0<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><P><EM><\/EM>\u00a0<\/P><P><EM><STRONG><\/STRONG><\/EM>\u00a0<\/P><P>\u00a0<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>11 Fillies and Mares Go Postward In Stakes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":204,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2392","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\/204"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2392"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2392\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}