Race ID:2958.3314
Race # 14
The Archer Cup
Grade I
Two miles
Firm Turf
$500,000
All horses, 4 years old and up <\/p>\n
PP\tHorse\t\t\tOwner\t\tJockey\t\tOdds\tPedigree
1\tRAINBOW MOONSHELL\tcleverdoc\t\tM Day\t\t7\/2\tRainbow Quest x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Kris
2\tPHARAO\u2019S TORNADO(IRE)\tstar1\t\tM Van Dam\t5\/1\tDoyoun x Darshaan x Sir Ivor
3\tTEDDY\u2019S REPUBLICS \tfangs\t\tT Moss\t\t11\/1\tSeattle Dancer x Slew\u2019s Royalty x Mummy\u2019s Pet
4\tBXCVN\t\t\tmitenpow\t\tJ Wesselman\t7\/1\tTarlac x Sifounas x Storm Bird
5\tBAND OF BUDAS\t\tchop\t\tP Harzeim\t\t3\/1\tTribal Rule x Affirmed x Native Dancer
6\tJOHNNY FAIRPLAY(IRE)\thollandia6\t\tJ Mcrea\t\t25\/1\tGenerous x Stage Door Johnny x Tom Fool
7\tSOHA\t\t\tsunkitten\t\tT Forster\t\t19\/1\tRed Ransom x Darshaan x Riverman
8\tRUNNIN\u2019 REBEL\t\tlenny29\t\tJa White\t\t10\/1\tRed Ransom x Sword Dance x Riverman
9\tWORLDFLY\u2019S WELLS\tdawnrun\t\tJ Dyson\t\t5\/1\tSpinning World x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Blushing Groom
10\tCASEY\u2019S QUEST\t\tstalcasey\t\tR Williams\t10\/1\tGulch x Rainbow Quest x Nureyev<\/p>\n
1. RAINBOW MOONSHELL
5yo bred to relish this marathon distance is starting to get up there in terms of number of races run (44) but this old warrior is still showing his mettle. A recent 3rd place finisher in Smackdown 2 and Equinics makes this guy one of the top contenders. Should collect a paycheck today.<\/p>\n
2. PHARAO\u2019S TORNADO
Another 5yo who is comfortable with the marathon distance (6 wins at 1 \u00bd miles or more) but he has done his best running on the main track. His 1 for 6 career record on the weeds is quite discouraging and to expect a win here in this G1 after not running on the grass since he was a 3yo is far fetched. It\u2019s tough for the gamblers to swallow the 5\/1 price here.<\/p>\n
3. TEDDY\u2019S REPUBLICS
This one time winner of the G1 Sword Swallower did not race in 2005 as a 6yo and is attempting a comeback now as a 7yo. Old age may be finally catching up with him as his top speed figure this year is 93 and he\u2019s been an also ran in his two graded tries. Can\u2019t envision a top 3 performance today.<\/p>\n
4. BXCVN
Hey, I don\u2019t know how to pronounce it either! Like many of the runners in here, this guy looks like he isn\u2019t quite graded material at the moment. He\u2019ll be sitting toward the back of the pack and will have to fire huge to get past everyone else in this field. A minor award is a possibility but taking home the winner\u2019s share would be a surprise.<\/p>\n
5. BAND OF BUDAS
The slight favorite is in good form, excels at the distance, and picks up top jock Harzeim. Everything says go to this handicapper and it would take an off day for this guy to not finish in the top 2. Top choice and most likely winner.<\/p>\n
6. JOHNNY FAIRPLAY
An intriguing longshot from the hollandia horde of stables. This guy has managed to win 10 races in the past year (I guess there were no NW11y races this week) albeit in starters, claimers, and low level allowances. Regardless, he likes to win and does so at this distance (10 career 16f wins). Speed figures are lacking for this level but he\u2019s got the underdog crowd behind him.<\/p>\n
7. SOHA
Lightly raced 4yo makes his graded stakes debut today in quite a demanding spot since he\u2019s been on the dirt for his last 6 races. Hasn\u2019t really liked the final furlongs of his previous tries at 16f and with a career high speed figure of 91 on the grass, he\u2019s tough to endorse. Hoping for a piece.<\/p>\n
8. RUNNIN\u2019 REBEL
Yet another horse coming into this turf G1 off of multiple dirt efforts. Who am I to question the great Lenny though (wink, wink)? He\u2019s probably just hoping for a random freakish performance to get more people to hate him. If this gal can transfer her dirt form over to the lawn she has a chance though. Others look better but this one will probably get the \u201cmagic milkshake\u201d pre-race.<\/p>\n
9. WORLDFLY\u2019S WELLS
Very nicely bred horse (3×4 RF to influential mare Special) is ultra consistent and a big threat today. He has won 3 16f races this year including the G1 Bourbon Cup. No doubt this is he one they\u2019ll have to catch to win. Wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see him runaway with this on the front end.<\/p>\n
10. CASEY\u2019S QUEST
This guy may have lost his will to win as his last three efforts have been quite poor. He\u2019s been beaten by 25, 16, and 25 \u00bd lengths in those races without making his presence felt. It would take quite a form reversal for this guy to get his picture taken today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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