{"id":26190,"date":"2014-11-06T22:02:03","date_gmt":"2014-11-07T03:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=26190"},"modified":"2014-11-06T20:03:03","modified_gmt":"2014-11-07T01:03:03","slug":"g1-500000-the-best-of-rome-from-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=26190","title":{"rendered":"G1 $500,000 The Best Of Rome from Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italy (ITY)\u00a0 Saturday, November 08, 2014 — 3PM EST | Race ID : 1236172<\/span>
\nTHE\u00a0 BEST\u00a0 OF\u00a0 ROME<\/span>
\nGrade I \/ Group 1 – Purse : $500,000\u00a0\u00a0 3 Years and Older, Fillies and Mares\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>
\n10 Furlongs | ~2000 Meters | One Mile and One Quarter\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Firm Turf<\/span><\/p>\n

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Back in sunny sultry Italia again,\u00a0 we bring you the Grade\/Group 1 event,\u00a0 The Best Of Rome.\u00a0\u00a0 Thirteen fillies and mares,\u00a0 including four three year olds taking on their elders,\u00a0 will test each other over a mile and a quarter trip on\u00a0 what promises to be a firm turf course.\u00a0 We have a pair of prior grade\/group 1 winners (multiple winner Money Indysky & 3 year old Invincible Kitten),\u00a0 a G2 winner in Trending and four G3 winners (King’s Mistress,\u00a0 K’s Drunken Secret and the 3 year olds White Shadow and Lily Von Shtupp).\u00a0\u00a0 A purse of $500,000 is up for grabs,\u00a0 as well as the starring role in the trophy presentations that will immediately follow the race.\u00a0 The international field,\u00a0\u00a0 representing four continents,\u00a0 seeks to reward their owner\/trainers’ efforts with a victorious run.\u00a0 So,\u00a0 let’s take a closer look at the field in post position order and see if we can spotlight the contenders and maybe even pick the winner. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nElder stateslady of this group is this scratch-bred six year old Mr Greeley miss,\u00a0 who has yet to hit the board in a lightly campaigned 2014.\u00a0\u00a0 Last out she was an uninvolved 8th in the G2 Flight Mile,\u00a0 posting a 96 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 One before that was an even 7th in the G3 Matchmaker at 9 furlongs with a 95 SP#.\u00a0 One prior she was 10th in the G3 Winter Forest,\u00a0 earning a 100 SP#.\u00a0 She put forth her best effort this year one prior when 4th in\u00a0 the G3 Kentucky,\u00a0 notching a 107 SP# ina an even effort.\u00a0 Middle of the pack runner from the cubfan6 stable will need to improve off latest tries to contend here,\u00a0 best days may be behind her.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0MONEY\u00a0 INDYSKY<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0GER \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0etonic \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06\/1 <\/span>
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\nTwo time G1 winner by Monsun out of the stakes-placed sim-mare Indy Jinsky exits a resounding triumph in the G1 Liz Taylor at this distance,\u00a0 scoring a 107 SP# in a just off the pace effort.\u00a0 She came from well back to win the G3 Romanet at this trip,\u00a0 earning a 105 SP#.\u00a0 Brown four year old filly from the etonic racing group was a good 2nd in the Solar Storm listed stakes before that,\u00a0 earning a 102 SP# at 10 panels.\u00a0 One prior she was an around the course 2nd in the Tennesseetapdance listed,\u00a0 also at 10 furlongs with a 107 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 Versatile runner can benefit from a crafty jockey ride,\u00a0 solid contender if on her game. \u00a0<\/span>
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\nBrown four year old,\u00a0 scratch-bred Dynaformer filly may have bounced last out when a never in it 9th in the G1 Vermillion Stakes at 12 furlongs.\u00a0 One back she took down the G3 Stutenpreis at 11 furlongs over a “good” turf course,\u00a0 scoring a 105 SP# in an on the pace performance.\u00a0 One before that she was an even 3rd in the G2 Hot Polly at 10 panels,\u00a0 earning a 106 SP#.\u00a0 Prior to that she won the Burg Stirring listed stakes at this distance,\u00a0 posting a 100 SP# in a stalking trip.\u00a0 Owner 4amigos1 should see this runner with the early leaders,\u00a0 will be looking to get the jump on the late runners and hang on to the wire.\u00a0 Contender if she returns to top form.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0KNOWLEDGEABLE\u00a0 FAN<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0IRE \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0teamasr1 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a012\/1 <\/span>
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\nTrainer teamasr1 sends out this bay four year old,\u00a0 scratch-bred daughter of Montjeu off a stretch running victory in the Goin To The Well listed stakes,\u00a0 notching a 108 SP# in her first stakes winning try.\u00a0\u00a0 One prior to that she was a well beaten 7th in the G3 Stutenpreis at 11 panels,\u00a0 finishing behind King’s Mistress in her initial stakes try with a 98 SP#.\u00a0 She won a pair of restricted allowance races leading up to that,\u00a0 both late running efforts at 12 furlongs and earning a career best 110 SP# in the later of the two.\u00a0 Will be hoping for a contested pace to help her late run,\u00a0 steps up in class here but can surprise with a smooth trip in this large field.<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0INVINCIBLE\u00a0 KITTEN<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0IRE \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0tripwire \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09\/1<\/span>
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\nFirst up of our three year olds is this bay Invincible Spirit miss out of the graded placed sim-mare Beastly Kitten.\u00a0 She won the G1 Yellow Submarine Stakes last out at this distance with a furious late run,\u00a0 scoring a 110 SP# in her first try against older .\u00a0 One before that,\u00a0 she got untracked too late when a late closing 5th in the G1 Del Webb Oaks at 9 panels with a 106 SP#.\u00a0 In one prior,\u00a0 she flew through the stretch to get 3rd in the G1 United Oaks,\u00a0 earning a 107 SP#.\u00a0 Tripwire trainee should be gobbling up ground in the lane,\u00a0 contender in her fourth straight G1 try. <\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0DEEPLY\u00a0 DYNAMIC<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0JPN \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0bcummings \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a010\/1 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>
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\nSeeks her third straight win while stepping way up in class into her first grade\/group 1 try.\u00a0\u00a0 She won the Krazy Momma listed sttakes at 11.5 furlongs last out,\u00a0 posting a 106 SP# in a late running try.\u00a0\u00a0 Brown five year old Deep Impact mare,\u00a0 out of the sim-mare Jarry Park,\u00a0 was closer to the pace one prior when winning a restricted allowance at 9.5 furlongs,\u00a0 earning a so-so 92 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One back of that,\u00a0 she was a fast closing 2nd in a restricted allowance at this distance,\u00a0 earning a 104 SP#. Owner bcummings will be looking for this runner to be gaining late in the lane,\u00a0 but others look better in this heat. \u00a0<\/span>
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\nOur next three year old is this bay, scratch-bred Zabeel miss,\u00a0 who settled for 2nd after getting to the lead in the G1 Prix Opera at this trip,\u00a0 earning a 107 SP#\u00a0 in an on the pace performance.\u00a0 She won\u00a0 a pair of restricted allowances at\u00a0 9 furlongs before that with stalking trips with 96 & 99 SP#’s.\u00a0 One back of that she was 3rd in the G2 Mallrat at 12 panels,\u00a0 posting a 82 SP# while finishing 12 lengths back of the winner.\u00a0 Runner from the mtkplaz2 racing operation should be close to the early lead,\u00a0 will hope to get the jump on the late closers to the wire. \u00a0<\/span>
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\nShe was an even 5th last out in the G3 Romanet at this distance behind Money Indysky,\u00a0 posting a 97 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 One prior this bay four year old,\u00a0 scratch-bred daughter of Monsun took an open allowance at this distance,\u00a0 scoring a 104 SP# in a stalking trip.\u00a0\u00a0 One before that she led almost wire to wire in a restricted allowance victory with a 99 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 In one prior she settled for 3rd in the Amateur Girl listed stakes,\u00a0 earning a 96 SP# over a yielding turf course.\u00a0 Should be an early pace factor,\u00a0 but can’t see this one lasting once the real running begins.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nRoan three year old More Than Ready filly out of the grade 3 winning,\u00a0 half million dollar earning sim-mare Gentry,\u00a0 was a nice 3rd last out in the G1 Prix Opera,\u00a0 finishing behind Aussie Aussie Oye with a 105 SP#.\u00a0 One before that she won the G3 Nanette at this distance,\u00a0 coming from well off the pace and scoring a 110 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 One back of that she was a gaining 4th at this trip in the G2 Hot Polly,\u00a0 earning a 104 SP#\u00a0 finishing behind today’s opponent King’s Mistress.\u00a0 Late runner from the rocket32 barn has consistent SP#’s of late,\u00a0 should be gaining in the stretch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>
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\nOur final three year old is this light grey Danehill Dancer scratch-bred,\u00a0 who wired the G3 Black Light at 8.5 furlongs last out,\u00a0 notching a 107 SP# in her first try against her elders.\u00a0\u00a0 She set the pace and faded to 5th one prior in the G2 Lake Flaccid at 9 panels,\u00a0 earning a 104 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 One back of that she went gate to wire winning the Cache Turf listed stakes at 9 furlongs,\u00a0 scoring a 110 SP# while never being threatened.\u00a0\u00a0 She won three straight turf route allowances before that in front running fashion.\u00a0 Trainer rabid1 will be watching this one try to lead them around the course,\u00a0 may surprise if unchallenged early. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0INSIDE\u00a0 THE\u00a0 NUMBERS<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0GER \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0redhill22 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07\/1 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>
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\nShe was an excellent 2nd in the G1 Liz Taylor at this distance behind Money Indysky in her latest try,\u00a0 notching a 104 SP# in a stalking effort.\u00a0 One before that,\u00a0 this bay four year old scratch-bred Monsun miss was a good 3rd over a yielding surface in the G3 Glen Is Falling at 11 furlongs,\u00a0 scoring a 105 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 In one prior,\u00a0 she was a tiring 3rd in the 12 panel Tangles Memorial listed stakes,\u00a0 posting a 103 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 Owner redhill22 will be looking for a clean trip on or near the pace,\u00a0 hopes to hold off the late closers at what looks to bea\u00a0 better distance for this runner. <\/span>
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\nReturns to grade\/group 1 company seeking her fifth straight win.\u00a0 Five year old chestnut,\u00a0 scratch-bred daughter of\u00a0 Distorted Humor won the Solar Indy listed stakes at 9.5 furlongs last out,\u00a0 earning a 104 SP# in a stalking trip.\u00a0\u00a0 One back of that was an easy wire to wire score in an open allowance at this trip,\u00a0 notching a 109 SP#.\u00a0 Before that was two hot race wins at 9.5 furlongs,\u00a0 both in wire to wire fashion.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She began her 2014 season with an OK 6th in an Equinics event at this distance with a 103 SP#.\u00a0 Trainer kasavage runner should be part of the early pace,\u00a0 will be hoping to shake loose and hold off the deep closers. <\/span>
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\nLast but certainly not least is this bay four year old Montjeu scratch-bred filly,\u00a0\u00a0 who came from off the pace to take the G2 Beat Up Ford at this trip last out,\u00a0 earning a 103 SP#.\u00a0 One before that was a\u00a0 nice 4th in the G1 Cedora D Stakes at 9.5 panels,\u00a0 scoring a 104 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 She won both her prior starts,\u00a0 taking open allowances at this distance in stretch running efforts.\u00a0 Ticketman0\u00a0 trainee will be looking for a smooth trip from the far outside gate,\u00a0 should be gaining in the lane. <\/span><\/p>\n

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