{"id":2906,"date":"2006-09-09T00:22:14","date_gmt":"2006-09-09T00:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=2906"},"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=2906","title":{"rendered":"Casterly Rock(IRE), Sulphur(IRE), more in loaded Tri City Sprint(G1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

NoCal<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An explosive field as always in the main track sprinter division’s traditional BB prep:\u00a0 the Grade 1 $500,000 Tri-City Sprint<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Led by #1-ranked 2005 Breeders Bowl Sprint champ Casterly Rock(IRE),<\/STRONG> a full field of 14 ambitious speedsters aim for Breeders Bowl points,\u00a0prize money, and coveted glory.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Six-and-a-half-furlongs is the test.\u00a0\u00a0The track’s fast and we’re in for a wild showdown — let’s take a look at the field in post postion order………..<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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1\u00a0\u00a0 BITING INSECTS<\/STRONG> mcjonny4 M Peters 8\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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5YO FuPeg son has only made 4 starts in 2006!\u00a0\u00a0 Rolled in the Pinto(G2)<\/EM> LTO with a hot 108 SP#<\/STRONG> after a 6 week layoff.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 But that was 9 weeks ago.\u00a0\u00a0 Earlier this season (late winter\/springtime), totally picked up his game with a stakes win and an Astroturf(G2)<\/EM> thrashing.\u00a0\u00a0 Sandwiched in a poor debacle when testing a mile in the Cosmopolitan(G1)<\/EM> back in Week 2867.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Then he got the Pinto score and has been idle for 9 weeks.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Youch!\u00a0\u00a0 I imagine his trainer doesn’t play the game as often as he used to.\u00a0 Or maybe Biting Insects got injured?\u00a0 \ud83d\ude41\u00a0\u00a0 Still ranked #15 in the division.\u00a0 A big closer that can run off layoffs if ready…. but he’s got to be ready and sharp\u00a0here.\u00a0 \u00a0Yopugh spot for a return to the races, but this guy’s got reams of class.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pick your poison — I’ll wager he’s not ready for the winner’s circle.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>

2\u00a0\u00a0 SULPHUR(IRE)<\/STRONG> mainline N Mayberry 7\/1<\/DIV>
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Giant’s Causeway(IRE) 4YO has won 3 of last 4 including a Grade 3.\u00a0\u00a0 Rounding into his prime with a sizzling 111 SP#<\/STRONG> over this distance two back.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Didn’t fare especially well versus upper graded competition earlier this season, but toss that out.\u00a0\u00a0 This guy’s red hot and worthy of co-favorite status.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Makes a late bid from fare off the pace.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hmmm… wow.\u00a0\u00a0 Gosh, this one’s dangerous-looking and well-spotted.\u00a0\u00a0 Gotta\u00a0see if he can earn the points for the BB.\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked #19 in the division, so a win or placing here puts him nicely in the starting grid picture.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On a mission<\/EM>, positively.\u00a0\u00a0 Fair jockey aboard though.\u00a0\u00a0 Has to prove he can run those numbers at this level.\u00a0\u00a0 One to watch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>

3\u00a0\u00a0 DIXIE GLOW<\/STRONG> kaif099 T May 9\/1<\/DIV>
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Graded stakes-placed this season.\u00a0\u00a0 4YO by Dixie Union tossing up some gorgeous numbers over 7 panels.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 And h’s stayed pretty much at that distance.\u00a0\u00a0 Spun his wheels versus Grade 2 company LTO over 7.5f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Closer has something to prove.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s won a lot though for Greg with 7 wins from 26 outings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Trying to break on through<\/EM>, that’s the bottom line for this colt.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 So-so jockey on the draw.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Love his numbers though and worth a shot at the big show here.\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked 65th in the division so needs this win badly if he hopes to garner a BB ticket.\u00a0\u00a0 Should close from off pace — but not too far back.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Has to bring his absolute best.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interesting.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>

4\u00a0\u00a0 SATRIANI<\/STRONG> nathndtroi W Chandler 17\/1<\/DIV>
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A sophomore by Sadler’s Wells.\u00a0\u00a0 Finished 2nd in the Booker T(G2)<\/EM> with a fat 109 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A True late-bllomer — he went winless as a freshman beofre finally breaking his maiden earlier this season.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No graded stakes experience prior to his Booker T<\/EM> effort.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Did bag a pair of listed company stakes versus his age group in fine time over the summer.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Just blossoming.\u00a0\u00a0 Could vie for the lead or sit back\u00a0smack-dab behind the leaders.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Testament to this field that a 17\/1 shot has such superb credentials.\u00a0\u00a0 Not without a chance even at such long odds.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I like this one — keep an eye on him!!!<\/DIV>

5\u00a0\u00a0 PEQUIN CAT<\/STRONG> quietly B Dickerson 12\/1<\/DIV>
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Tabasco Cat 4YO won LTO over 7 panels versus listed company.\u00a0\u00a0 Won the Billy And Jimmy(G1)<\/EM> earlier this season with a 111 SP#<\/STRONG>…. but didn’t do anything over the summer, finishing up the track for quite a spell.\u00a0\u00a0 In all fairness, he was grossly mismatched in the Cosmopolitan(G1) <\/EM>over a mile (he’s 1-for-15 lifetime around two-turns).\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Spaced out well with plenty of rest.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He won his last race after a breather.\u00a0\u00a0 Three weeks rest here with excellent 14% jockey in the irons.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Closer needs to show up — has he finally rounded back into form?\u00a0\u00a0 Dangerous if so.\u00a0\u00a0 Not without a shot and odds belie him if back to his ol’ nasty self.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/DIV>

6\u00a0\u00a0 EURO FLEET<\/STRONG> zooomr2 T Bay 9\/1<\/DIV>
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5YO horse by Afleet pays his dues at the listed level.\u00a0\u00a0 Earned his ticket here with a smart 106 SP# listed score LTO.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Competed in three graded events this season, earning minor cheques in a pair.\u00a0\u00a0 Has been idle for 6 weeks and\u00a0starts here fresh.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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31st career start though, but he’s earned over $500k lifetime.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Versatile behind pace or closing from far back.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hmmm… hard knockin’ little guy.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I don’t think he’s good enough at this point to actually win here, but perhaps might\u00a0pick up another punch-the-clock cheque.\u00a0\u00a0Still, you can’t discount him, especially with this race devoid of big speed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He might switch styles and run the race of his life.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Possible.\u00a0\u00a0 So-so jockey pilots.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>

7\u00a0\u00a0 CASTERLY ROCK(IRE)<\/STRONG> grrm J White 7\/1<\/DIV>
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Yeah!\u00a0\u00a0 Back in the winner’s circle for his 2nd 2006 graded victory LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 Been racing versus the\u00a0best near all season — a strong Grade 1\u00a0triumph to kick off the year subsequently resulted in a 4-race dry spell.\u00a0\u00a0 Rocky did finish runner-up on Sand Castle Day though.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s last year’s Breeders Bowl Sprint champion.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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#1-ranked in the division, he’s rounding into fine form.\u00a0\u00a0 But will the 4YO son of Giant’s Causeway(IRE)\u00a0bounce after a rocketing 112 SP#<\/STRONG> effort?\u00a0\u00a0 Possible, but at your own peril.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This guy has Breeders Bowl<\/EM> on his mind\u00a0— cna he successfuly defend his crown?\u00a0\u00a0 Look for him behind the pacesetters as usual.\u00a0\u00a0 Top jockey aboard — hopefully he brought his A-game for a thrilling show.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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8\u00a0\u00a0 MY SHEBA T<\/STRONG> tsyndicate T McGriggs 12\/1<\/DIV>
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Kinshasa 4YO colt is yet another one coming off a fine listed stakes win.\u00a0\u00a0 This guy won with a 106 SP#<\/STRONG> from behind the pace.\u00a0\u00a0 Won a Grade 3 in similar fashion ages ago.\u00a0\u00a0 Competed at graded level a couple times over the late spring\/early summer, but with mild efforts.\u00a0\u00a0 Did miss the photo by 1\/4-length in the Sooner-Husker(G2)<\/EM> two starts back.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Great form for this horse then as he makes his 33rd career call to the post.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$654k in the bank and that merits his class.\u00a0\u00a0If he can challenge for the lead late,\u00a0after the few pacesetters have weakened, then he might sneak in there for some purse money.\u00a0\u00a0 Wow!\u00a0\u00a0 What a quality this is!\u00a0\u00a0 Experienced jockey aboard — has a chance but has to prove that he’s of this caliber.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>

9\u00a0\u00a0 STATUE OF PYE<\/STRONG> themainman G White 10\/1<\/DIV>
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Statue of Liberty 4YO colt finished 3rd to Casterly Rock in the Middle Of Nowhere(G2)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Won the Kentucky BB Sprint(G3)<\/EM> earlier this season over 5.5f.\u00a0\u00a0 Big 110 SP#<\/STRONG> in that race.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vigourous schedule for this colt — it’s his 4th start in 6 weeks.\u00a0\u00a0 Youch!\u00a0\u00a0 Missed the photo in an ALW LTO as a prep for this race.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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He’s recovered well with good numbers of late and keeps classy company.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joins a large group of closers Saturday though.\u00a0\u00a0 Take your pick who’s gonna fire big.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I normally don’t like overraced horses, but this guy seems to be blossoming\u00a0with more running.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interesting.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Outside chance, but he’s certainly possible.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>

10\u00a0 ROLL TIDE ROLL<\/STRONG> lenny16 L McNeil 11\/1<\/DIV>
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This guy’s got the biggest listed win of all LTO with a 112 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0 4YO colt by Carson City from Lenny stables…. that dratted Lenny!!!\u00a0\u00a0 LOL!!\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 Floundered a tad earlier in the season’s grades and returned to build confidence in the ALW ranks.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8-for-27 lifetime.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Gotta respect that SP# LTO.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Spot-on form bodes well in these kinds of races.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hasn’t won any kind of graded race yet, but could break on through.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not without a shot.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Has to prove that he belongs though.\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent jockey helps.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>

11\u00a0 WONDERBOY DJ<\/STRONG> wonder2 V Naugle 8\/1<\/DIV>
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Carson City son finished 4th in the Middle Of Nowhere(G2)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0Won a pair of Grade 3s this season and has been viable at the upper graded ranks as well.\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked #8 in the division.\u00a0\u00a0 4YO worthy of mucho respect.\u00a0\u00a0 7-for-22 lifetime with over $700k in the bank.\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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I like his running style here in he can sit around midpack, kind of close to rival Casterly Rock(IRE).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Capable of eye-catching SP#s.\u00a0\u00a0 So-so jockey in the irons.\u00a0\u00a0 Always a threat, always a competitor.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hasn’t raced a lot this season either so enters BB\u00a0season fresh.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dangerous if on target.\u00a0\u00a0 I think he’s gonna run well Saturday for the board if not the\u00a0win.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>

12\u00a0 GEOGRAPHICAL<\/STRONG> chorwon K Everett 12\/1<\/DIV>
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2-time listed stakes winner this year by Cape Town.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4YO colt\u00a0closed well in the Jim’s BB Sprint(G3),<\/EM> but tossed in a stinker when testing Grade 1 company two starts later.\u00a0\u00a08-for-28 lifetime with over $227k in the bank.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Hmmm….. has only missed 100+ SP#s once in his past 8 starts.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That’s more than you can say for\u00a0many of the other contenders.\u00a0\u00a0 But again joins a huge group of more accomplished closers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This race’s scenario is kind of stacked up against him, void of true speed.\u00a0\u00a0Wow, what an awseome field.\u00a0\u00a0 Green jockey but he\u00a0can find the winner’s circle at 11%.<\/DIV>

13\u00a0 RAZZMATAZZ T<\/STRONG> tempstable C Kubiak 17\/1<\/DIV>
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Gulch 4YO colt could be one of our pacesetters.\u00a0\u00a0 Placed in the NWRC Series LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 Had prior to that won an ALW.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Didn’t do much versus graded and listed company this summer though.\u00a0\u00a0 Seems like a reach.\u00a0\u00a0 Nice recent form, but I’d guess that he doesn’t belong against the very best in the division.\u00a0\u00a0 Outside chance at some minor money.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>

14\u00a0 EMPIRE OF THE SUN<\/STRONG> joanneb C Winter 10\/1\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Ranked #5 in the division, this\u00a05YO General Meeting son most likely will be our pacesetter.\u00a0\u00a0 Classy guy with over $1.5-million lifetime.\u00a0 He was one of the big sprint stars last year.\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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In 2006 though, he’s only\u00a0won an ALW.\u00a0\u00a0 Competed honestly in the Equinics and KY Horsemen Spirits Series a couple of times.\u00a0\u00a0 In all fairness, he did try a mile a couple times and was 2nd in the KY Horsemen Series Mile.\u00a0\u00a0 That was only his 2nd career try around two turns and surprisingly he hasn’t tried the mile since.\u00a0\u00a0 Didn’t like sloppy track two starts back.\u00a0\u00a0 Tough horse who commands respect.\u00a0\u00a0 Not a lot of speed here, so he could find this group to his liking.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Top jockey aboard.\u00a0\u00a0 36th career start, but he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down just yet.\u00a0\u00a0 What a bounce-back this would be if he could pull off a win here.\u00a0\u00a0 Interesting.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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I really can’t handicap this field — it’s so top-to-bottom solid.\u00a0\u00a0 This divison’s so up and down too with many capable of surprising on any given Saturday.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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That said, I’ll go with the fave ….. LOL @ Given!!!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Casterly Rock(IRE)<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0\u00a0 Wonderboy DJ<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Show:\u00a0\u00a0 Empire Of The Sun or Geographical<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Longshot:\u00a0\u00a0 Statue Of Pye, Sulphur(IRE)\u00a0or Pequin Cat\u00a0 (I can’t decide!\u00a0\u00a0 Ha!)<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Good luck to all.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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