{"id":2903,"date":"2006-09-08T19:00:27","date_gmt":"2006-09-08T19:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=2903"},"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=2903","title":{"rendered":"$1-million Canada Mile stepping stone to Breeders Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"Ontario<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0 Monster Milers<\/EM> in action here at Ontario this week for one of the Sim’s most\u00a0respected races:\u00a0\u00a0 the Grade 1 $1,000,000 Canada Mile<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0Only 12 horses enter this year’s premier event — great and competitive group though led by racetime favorite Urko’s Danzig<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Long and rich history to this race and its turf heroes simply echo on down from yesteryear:<\/FONT><\/DIV>- 1999<\/A><\/STRONG>:\u00a0 Sim Hall Of Famer Enough Knock<\/STRONG> went wire-to-wire\u00a0in 1:34 3\/5, his first of *two* Canada Mile crowns.\u00a0\u00a0 Nicknamed the “Phantom King,” win’s Enough Knock would go on to capture the Sim Eclipse Award for Champion Turf Horse that year.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Of all the horses to ever grace the Sim’s racetracks, Enough Knock was one of the pure greats.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s on everyone’s All-time Top 5 Sim Horses lists and some folks might even consider him #1.\u00a0\u00a0 Future HOFers\u00a0School Kris(GB) (’00 Horse Of The Year & champion Turf Horse) and Seriously Double (’99 Champion Turf Mare) also in that Canada Mile\u00a0field.<\/FONT>
- 2000<\/A><\/STRONG>:\u00a0\u00a0 Enough Knock<\/STRONG> had to work for his 2nd Canada Mile victory every step of the way, getting into a big speed duel.\u00a0 He got the job done though by\u00a03\/4-lengths in 1:34 4\/5.\u00a0\u00a0 Enough Knock won over $7.8-million on the racetrack and 27 victories from 64 starts.\u00a0\u00a0 Amazing.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 Trivia<\/EM>:\u00a0 For one year only, the Canada Mile went under the name “Canada Turf” (which\u00a0of course is the name of the 12f race later in the fall graded schedule).\u00a0\u00a0 The powers that be\u00a0changed the name back to “Canada Mile” the following year.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>
- 2001<\/A><\/STRONG>:\u00a0\u00a0 The previous year’s 2,000 Guineas hero Used Bandaid<\/STRONG> measured up again at age 4, storming from last to 1st to capture the ’01 Canada Mile.\u00a0 Jungleboy’s Used Bandaid was a phenom trained by high-rolling player Davarto.\u00a0 ‘Bandaid won many grades throughout his career and had quite a fan following.\u00a0\u00a0 Folks might even consider him someday for the HOF.\u00a0\u00a0 Unfortunately, ‘Bandaid lost the 2001 BB Mile ironically to a Canada Mile\u00a0also-ran (but what an also-ran he was!):\u00a0\u00a0Enough Knock.\u00a0\u00a0Also in the field:\u00a0\u00a0 Bluegrass Derby, Middle Jewel, and 2-time Sim Eclipse winner Buda With The Slew and Starke Storm, probably the greatest turf sprinter ever in the Sim.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>
- 2002<\/A><\/STRONG>:\u00a0\u00a0 And this guy should be in the HOF someday too:\u00a0 titleist’s Volotile Nijinsky<\/STRONG> who won handy-dandy as the ’02 racetime favorite.\u00a0 Nicknamed “Motorin’ Mobile Volotile,”\u00a0he earned over $4.7-million and was one of the greatest\u00a0Monster Milers ever.\u00a0\u00a0Heaps of graded scores with wickedley fast times cracking 1:34.\u00a0 Unfortunately, he went 0-for-2 in the BB Mile and thus is probably best known as one\u00a0of the biggest BB flops.\u00a0 Too bad, because this horse was soooooo fast.<\/FONT>
- 2003<\/A><\/STRONG>:\u00a0 1:34 flat stakes record for darkman’s longshot\u00a0Ghostbuster<\/STRONG> who ran the race of his life, never seriously threatened in a\u00a0wire-to-wire romp.\u00a0\u00a0 He was probably the best Free House\u00a0colt ever in the Sim.\u00a0\u00a0The big guy won 9 stakes races through 4 seasons, but the Canada Mile proved to be his one shining moment in the\u00a0Grade 1 sun.\u00a0 \u00a0Great field for Ghostbuster’s year:\u00a0\u00a0 Volotile Nijinsky, major stakes winners Ray Of Pye, Starke Storm, Daneye, and more.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>
- 2004<\/A><\/STRONG>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Could never really pronounce Satrustegui<\/STRONG>‘s name, but you can always remember him as the sole sophomore to claim\u00a0the Canada Mile crown.\u00a0\u00a0 And he did it in only his 7th career start too — bagur stable’s\u00a0<\/FONT>late-bloomer eventually finished 2nd to La Groom’s Wood in that year’s BB Mile.\u00a0\u00a0 Satrustegui tried to defend his Canada Mile crown in ’05, but he was a different horse then and never won another graded stakes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now at age 5, the Forty Niner horse remains active in the ALW ranks.<\/FONT>
- 2005<\/A><\/STRONG>:\u00a0\u00a0 Then owned by ejdstable, Xtremely A Fan<\/STRONG> came from way off pace to capture his Mile in 1:34 1\/5.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4YO\u00a0had evolved into a hot miler prospect over the summer and\u00a0ran 3rd in Mizzen Dixie’s ’05 BB Mile.\u00a0\u00a0To the complete shock of the Sim, trainer ejdstable placed Xtremley A Fan as well as\u00a0a few of their\u00a0other stables’ stakes winners in claiming races.\u00a0\u00a0 Something about, “the games funner\u00a0if you work your way from the ground up” or thereabouts.\u00a0\u00a0 New trainer jpcrazy won the crazy<\/EM> claiming shake and Xtremely A Fan has since won a\u00a0pair of grades for\u00a0his new owner.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/LI><\/UL>
<\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Who shall join this elite company?\u00a0\u00a0Let’s look at the 2006 renewal………..<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>The Faves<\/U><\/STRONG>:<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>5\/1 – Urko’s Danzig<\/STRONG> (urko):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5YO Danzig royal bred racing with the miler big boys for most of ’06.\u00a0\u00a0 Won the Lone Star Mile(G2)<\/EM> and High Lady Cup(G3)<\/EM>, a pair of traditional\u00a0grass miles which act as stepping stones to the Grade 1 races.\u00a0\u00a0 Had\u00a0a chance to bag a Grade 1 in the Jack The Man(G1-8fT)<\/EM>, but got passed late by Last Groom T and Forbidden Treasure’s sweeping stretch drives.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV>
I think this guy’s gonna\u00a0do great here.\u00a0\u00a0 There probably won’t be a huge speed duel, so he could tread water a bit behind the pace and take over at the top of the stretch.\u00a0\u00a0With plenty left in the tank,\u00a0maybe the closers won’t catch him this time.\u00a0\u00a0 Tremendously consistent and hard knocking horse — he’s only missed the 100 SP# barrier once<\/EM> in his last 8 outings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If still in form, could become a millionaire with the win Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 35th career call to the post with a good jockey in the\u00a0irons too.\u00a0\u00a0 Threatening.\u00a0\u00a0 Worthy favorite.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>6\/1 – Manifest Destiny<\/STRONG> (tigerman):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One of the top 3YO turf milers last season, this Storm Cat son competed I believe wound up with\u00a0a minor cheque in the ’05 BB Mile.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From nextbonus stables, he’s one of my favorite Sim stars!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT>Destiny hasn’t been dominant this year, but he certainly pays his dues.\u00a0\u00a0 He won the Crock Of Gold(G1-8fT)<\/EM> in a thrilling photo finish and placed in the popular Dr. Reuben Garr Memorial(G1-8fT)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>He went through a string of 4th and 5th place finishes over the summer though, but all at the highest Grade 1 level.\u00a0 This guy keeps the very best company.\u00a0 Probably a bit disappointing to lose the Grade 2 step-down then LTO in the Fivestarnick(G2-8.5f),<\/EM> though Destiny did pick up another placing.\u00a0\u00a0 Frankly he’s overdue for a\u00a0victory.\u00a0\u00a0 Worrisome to see his SP#s deteriorate, but\u00a0too soon to jump the gun.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT>He races on two weeks rest then, making 30th career call to post.\u00a0\u00a0Did try that two-week trick earlier this year without success though.\u00a0 Top jockey B Renfroe pilots the star from midpack or thereabouts.\u00a0\u00a0 Always one to\u00a0watch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>6\/1 – Congo<\/STRONG> (steff):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arazi 5YO has kept classy graded company all season.\u00a0\u00a0 He was a winner back around February too, posting a 112 SP#<\/STRONG> score in the Arcade Handicap(G-8fT)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Hasn’t hit the board at the highest level since though, but did sandwich in a listed stakes miler score as a confidence booster.\u00a0 Finished 5th LTO to Gold Inferno in the Fried Rice Mile(G2-8fT)<\/EM>.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>I think this guy should be at a bit longer odds, but he has a very nice scenario here if he can wrestle the pace for himself.\u00a0\u00a0 Last Groom T might challenge big for that honor, but Congo could show the way if all else declines to grab the lead.\u00a0\u00a0 Merits respect with over $1.3-million in career earnings, ranking 17th in the division.\u00a0\u00a0 Needs to bring his A-game in his 30th career call to the post.\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent jockey in the irons.\u00a0 Does he still have the right stuff to win at this level?\u00a0\u00a0 Interesting.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>6\/1 – Gold Inferno<\/STRONG> (correction):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Correction is one of the oldest stables in the game going back to the Sim’s prehistoric days.\u00a0 LOL!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gold Inferno interestingly broke on through the graded ranks on this same weekend last year, winning the Violin Mile(G3-8fT)\u00a0<\/EM>for 3yos.\u00a0 \u00a0However, the Seeking The Gold son\u00a0has\u00a0knocked heads *this* season in the turf sprinter ranks, finishing 5th in the Equinics and even competing against AP Rizz Kid in the\u00a0Hyperactive Handicap(G3-7fT).<\/EM>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>So, it was sprinter ranks for Gold Inferno\u00a0until two starts ago.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4YO colt competed on Smackdown\u00a0<\/EM>day, entering a mile stakes versus owner-restricted company.\u00a0\u00a0Breaking last in a 15-horse field, Gold Inferno thoroughly enjoyed the Monster Mile, making\u00a0up loads of ground to finish 3rd with a 104 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0 That effort warranted a shot at the Grade 2 level and Gold Inferno passed that test in tremendous style, marking a 112 SP#<\/STRONG> victory in the Fried Rice Mile(G2-8fT)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>He went off as a longshot in both starts, but this time garners much more respect from the oddsmakers.\u00a0 Gold Inferno makes his\u00a029th career start at absolutely\u00a0the top of his game.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0 Not a lot of speed here to run at, but what a fabulous score this would be for correction stable if Gold Inferno could somehow pull this off.\u00a0 He’s got the best form right now in this field and a good jockey to guide him– will that be enough for the winner’s circle prize?\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>In The Wings<\/U><\/STRONG>:<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>7\/1 – Echoes <\/STRONG>(gallorette):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Epic enters his always competitive E Dubai 5YO.\u00a0\u00a0 Awesome come-from-the-clouds closer — Echoes hasn’t won in a long spell, but he sure has tacked on more prize money this season to his monstrous $2-million bankroll.\u00a0 Among those paydays was a strong 2nd, making up heaps of ground in the Sydney Mile(G1-8fT)<\/EM> in late springtime.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0After knocking heads with the best turf sprinters on Smackdown<\/EM>\u00a0day BTW — fantastic 4th place finish!), Echoes finished 5th in Last Groom T’s Jack The Man(G1-8fT).<\/EM><\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT><\/EM>\u00a0<\/DIV>He makes his 32nd call to the post with a green (albeit 14% winning) jockey aboard.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Four weeks rest for the #18-ranked horse.\u00a0\u00a0 Hmmm… wear and tear or just unlucky?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It hink a little bit of both, but more the latter.\u00a0\u00a0He doesn’t get a speed-ladedn scenario to run at again here Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0If the pace surprises us though, look out.\u00a0\u00a0 This guy’s due.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a012-hole shouldn’t be too much of a problem I don’t think<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>7\/1 – Last Groom T<\/STRONG> (eastecho99):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Splendid victory in the Jack The Man(G1-8fT) <\/EM>for this Western Groom clone (Champion Older Horse in ’01 or ’02?!!).\u00a0\u00a0 Gone West 5YO\u00a0scored a 108 SP#<\/STRONG> in a perfectly navigated midpack\u00a0score.\u00a0 \u00a0It was his 29th career start too and pushed his earning to just shy of $1-million.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>‘T a real runner too — after finishing 5th\u00a0in the\u00a0Dr. Reuben Garr Memorial(G1-8fT),<\/EM> his trainer\u00a0made sure that he got T a recovering win from 2 starts in the SLW ranks.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt responded well with an upturn in form, inhaling the Philly Cheese Steak(G3-8fT) <\/EM>with a sparkling 107 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0Lousy jockey\u00a0on board, but I think ‘T\u00a0could be our lone pacesetter.\u00a0\u00a0 Might get some mild pressure, but he’s overcome that in the past.\u00a0\u00a0 Looks like he missed the break LTO in the Fivestarnick(G2).<\/EM>\u00a0 What’s worrisome about him though is that that effort was on two weeks rest and he wheels back here on two weeks again.\u00a0\u00a0He does follow this hard schedule — but is it one too many times to the well?\u00a0\u00a0 Legitimate concern after his poor effort last outing.\u00a0\u00a0If on target though, he could take this one wire-to-wire or near wire-to-wire.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Big possibility.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>9\/1 – Forbidden Treasure<\/STRONG> (billgulch):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Son of 2003 BB Mile winner Sunken Treasure.\u00a0\u00a0 Empire Maker 4YO has been here and there over both surfaces his entire career — no slouch though, making his ‘papa’ proud earing over $579k.\u00a0\u00a0 Returned to the turf ranks three starts back and picked up some minor shares in a couple of stakes.\u00a0 Nothing really spectacular though.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>That is until his Jack The Man(G1-8fT)<\/EM> runner-up effort LTO — ‘Treasure lived up to his parentage in that one, closing from off pace to miss Last Groom T by 1 3\/4 lengths.\u00a0 A\u00a0giant 106 SP# there signals this guy’s fitness and capability at the graded level.\u00a0\u00a0 But does he have the consistency?\u00a0\u00a0 Good jockey aboard.\u00a0\u00a0 Not Without a shot.\u00a0\u00a0 Has to fly from the back of the pack though — maybe he can sit a little forward this time and make a midpack effort.\u00a0\u00a0 Interesting.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>9\/1 – A.P. Rizz Kid<\/STRONG> (lordpye2):\u00a0\u00a0 I just adore this 4YO A.P. Indy filly!\u00a0 She defeated maes over the summer with a swift 109 SP#<\/STRONG> in the Hyperactive Handicap(G3-7fT).<\/EM>\u00a0 She’s been no slouch ever since too in the graded female turf sprinter ranks and even got beat by just a whisker when returning to competition versus male sprinters LTO.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>The ‘Kid’s going so well, but I’m puzzled why Pye would enter her here at a mile.\u00a0 Other than\u00a0glory and major bragging rights, what does this race\u00a0do for her at this point in her career?\u00a0\u00a0 Two players sponsored *two* Grade 2 turf sprints this week — I saw that Pye has a runner in one of them — shouldn’t ‘Kid have been entered in the other in hopes of garnering points for a possible Breeders Bowl Turf Sprint start?\u00a0 She’ll get points here if she hits the board, but I think\u00a0it’s a riskier proposition.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s 0-for-6 lifetime around two-turns too and hasn’t raced at a mile or more since her 3YO year.\u00a0\u00a0 Lousy jockey pilots superb filly amongst the stalkers.\u00a0\u00a0 Wildcard can go either way. <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>The Longshots<\/U><\/STRONG>:<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>13\/1 – A.P. Jack CB<\/STRONG> (azuma25):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A.P. Indy 5YO horse makes 33rd career start.\u00a0 Hasn’t raced much this year and has mostly kept to the listed turf ranks.\u00a0 Won over 9f this summer, but didn’t fare well when attempting a pair of graded turf stakes.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Not much to go on after a poor performance over 8.5f LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 This seems like a reach.\u00a0\u00a0 Would be quite a surprise if he made any kind of dent here.\u00a0\u00a0 Not much of a chance.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>14\/1 – Skills In Magic<\/STRONG> (peeps9):\u00a0\u00a0 #2-ranked Turf Classic division 3YO colt sired by Denon out of a Sadler’s Wells mare.\u00a0\u00a0 Fresh off of his rollicking Big Red(G2-10fT)<\/EM> score versus his age group,\u00a0this guy’s been knocking heads versus Cortez, Lex Luthor, etc.\u00a0 Seems like he’s more of a short-to-classic route runner though.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Merits big respect, earning $1.3 milion from just 16 starts.\u00a0 Big experiment here to see if he is capable of Monster Miler speeds.\u00a0\u00a0 I think he’s got a great chance and well worth the gamble.\u00a0 Unfortunately, he’s a big-time closer and won’t get a heap of speed to run at.\u00a0\u00a0 Did miss by 3\/4-length over 9f earlier this season.\u00a0\u00a0 One to watch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Positively blossoming at the right time too with two straight 100+ SP# performances.\u00a0 Experienced jockey N Linville in the irons is an added plus.\u00a0\u00a0 Dangerous if he can overcome pace scenario.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>16\/1 – Two Storms<\/STRONG> (maryfran):\u00a0\u00a0 What a lovely sophomore!\u00a0\u00a0 The Coronado’s Quest son has won or placed in 10 of 11 lifetime starts.\u00a0\u00a0 All have been around one-turn though and he gutsily makes his route debut in top-notched “super bowl” spot.\u00a0 Patient trainer exhausted the ‘T-storm’s conditions perfectly through the ALW ranks.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt also bagged the Grade 3 Joisy Stakes(G3-7fT)<\/EM> versus his age group as part of a 6-race win streak this past spring and summer.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Unfortunately, this 3YO rising star flopped badly\u00a0when at long last testing his age group’s Grade 1 level (8th by 10 lengths in the Never Ready Sprint(G1-6fT))<\/EM>.\u00a0 Ambitious placement, but tempered by the fact that this colt reeks of talent…. just how go is he?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stalker must prove he belongs na drecover from awful bounce LTO.\u00a0 Can go either way.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>21\/1 – Benz Coca<\/STRONG> (bentakai):\u00a0\u00a0 Seeking the Gold 5YO makes only his 13th career start.\u00a0\u00a0 Exhausted his ALW conditions this spring and early summer in the turf sprint ranks.\u00a0\u00a0 Did score a 103 SP#<\/STRONG> over a mile in a NW4x.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That number warranted a stakes try at the listed level.\u00a0\u00a0 No success there as the horse never made any running.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Beautifully bred horse but he lacks seasoning.\u00a0 Talented, but this is a shot in the dark at the Grade 1 level.\u00a0\u00a0 At best, might surprise by grabbing a minor cheque.\u00a0\u00a0 Still, he’s not that bad of a longshot.\u00a0 Just looks rushed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Snowchief’s Picks<\/U>:<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>No true-blue pacesetter within this group.\u00a0\u00a0 Lots of stalkers though and perhaps Congo or Last Groom T may inherit the lead by default.\u00a0\u00a0If they get a soft lead, then watch out!\u00a0\u00a0 They’re the caliber of\u00a0stakes horse\u00a0that can\u00a0be pretty tough to run down in the lane.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>