{"id":29101,"date":"2015-04-16T22:25:52","date_gmt":"2015-04-17T03:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=29101"},"modified":"2015-04-16T22:25:52","modified_gmt":"2015-04-17T03:25:52","slug":"nine-vie-in-g2-marathon-the-san-juan-invitational","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=29101","title":{"rendered":"Nine vie in G2 marathon The San Juan Invitational"},"content":{"rendered":"

California (CA) Saturday, April 18, 2015 — 2:30:00 PM EST | Race ID : 1415565<\/span><\/strong>
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\nTHE\u00a0 SAN\u00a0 JUAN\u00a0 INVITATIONAL<\/span><\/strong>
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\nGrade II \/ Group 2 – Purse : $375,000 – 4 Year Olds and Older\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\n14 Furlongs | ~2800 Meters | One Mile and Three Quarters\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Firm Turf<\/span><\/strong>
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\nFrom beautiful Santa Anita Park in sunny southern California we bring you the G2 The San Juan Invitational,\u00a0 a marathon event at 14 furlongs on what should be a firm turf oval,\u00a0 if the local weather prognosticators are on target.\u00a0\u00a0 A field of nine older males will compete for the winner’s share of the $375,000 purse.\u00a0 The handicapper sees this as a two horse affair;\u00a0 the only grade\/group winner The Carpenter is favored at 2\/1 in the morning line,\u00a0 while his closest rated foe,\u00a0 Dr Sheldon Cooper at 5\/2,\u00a0 looks to get his blacktype designation.\u00a0 There are four otherr stakes winners among\u00a0 the hopefuls vieing to star in the trophy presentations that will immediately follow the race.\u00a0 So,\u00a0 let’s take a look at the entrants in post position order and see if we can end our current selection losing streak. <\/span>
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Heading the parade past the grandstand is today’s favorite,\u00a0 a handsome five year old chestnut who seeks his third straight victory.\u00a0 Scratch-bred son of Deep Impact (by Shamardal) won at this route last out in the Pharwood listed stakes,\u00a0 grabbing a 108 SP# from just off the early pace.\u00a0 One back of that was a wire to wire romp in the Jet Boy listed at 2 miles,\u00a0 scoring a 109 SP#.\u00a0 In his previous try he settled for 2nd in a residency stakes at 16 panels over this oval,\u00a0 earnng a 107 SP#in a stalking trip.\u00a0 Handshobby<\/strong><\/span> trainee should be close to the early leaders,\u00a0 is two for three over this strip,\u00a0 well deserving favorite will take beating.<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0DR\u00a0 SHELDON\u00a0 COOPER<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 JPN \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0theprofit1 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05\/2<\/span>
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\nStretching out 3 furlongs further than he’s ever run,\u00a0 this scratch-bred Deep Impact lad (by Danzig) won at 11 furlongs over this surface last out in the River Jupiiter listed stakes,\u00a0 notching a 111 SP# in an off the pace run.\u00a0 He was a late running 5th one prior in the G2 Marcos Footwear Handicap at 10 furlongs on this oval,\u00a0 getting a 105 SP#.\u00a0 One back of that he tired badly to 7th at 9 panels in the G3 The Little River Band,\u00a0 when much closer to the front than he normally runs.\u00a0\u00a0 Bay four year old theprofit1<\/strong><\/span> trainee should be charging late in the lane;\u00a0 extra distance may help,\u00a0 seems to be on the improve,\u00a0 but can he catch the favorite ?<\/span>
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\nBay four year old colt makes his first grade\/group start after a chasing 3rd in a restricted allowance at 12 furlongs,\u00a0 earning a 101 SP#.\u00a0 One back of that,\u00a0 this Bahamian Bounty boy,\u00a0 out of the stakes placed sim-mare Bow Zarb (by Rainbow Quest),\u00a0 was a distant last of eight in the Lex Luthor listed stakes at 12 furlongs,\u00a0 posting a 94 SP#.\u00a0 In his previous try he tired to 5th in the Rickashay listed at 12 panels,\u00a0 scoring a 104 SP# from just off the early leaders.\u00a0 Runner from the joeystreak<\/strong><\/span> racing stable stretches out,\u00a0 may be part of the early pace but unlikely to hold on here.<\/span>
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\nCurrently riding a 12 race losing streak is this brown five year old,\u00a0 who settled for 2nd last out at 13 furlongs in an open allowance,\u00a0 getting a 95 SP# in a pace setting try.\u00a0 In his prior start,\u00a0 this scratch bred Sighseeing fella (by Dance In The Dark),\u00a0 couldn’t hold on after leading by five late in an open allowance at 16 panels,\u00a0 posting a 98 SP#.\u00a0 His previous run was an even 3rd at this distance in an open allowance with a 97 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 Millview1<\/strong><\/span> runner should be involved in the early pace,\u00a0 but highly doubtful to hold on for a share without big improvement.<\/span>
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\nHailing from the lglong2yo<\/strong><\/span> barn is this bay four year old colt,\u00a0 who held 3rd after setting the pace in the G2 The Stayer’s Dash at this trip,\u00a0 nailing a 105 SP#.\u00a0 Son of Sea The Stars,\u00a0 based on the G2 winning,\u00a0 million dollar earning sim he-mare The Reef Returns (by Empire Maker),\u00a0 wired the Enter The Medium listed stakes at this distance one back of that,\u00a0 scoring a 102 SP# for his first stakes triumph.\u00a0 He was a bang-up 2nd in his previous try,\u00a0 the Redsadky listed stakes at this route,\u00a0 snatching a 110 SP# over a “good” turf.\u00a0 He owns three wins at this distance,\u00a0 will be with the early leaders,\u00a0 could be right there on top try.<\/span>
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\nLightly raced,\u00a0 scatch bred Tenga Cat colt (by Wheelaway),\u00a0 makes initial stakes foray off last out’s huge improvement victory in a local bred allowance at 10 furlongs,\u00a0 garnering a 112 SP# for his first triple digit SP# and his first win on the weeds.\u00a0\u00a0 One back of that he romped at 15 panels in a local bred allowance,\u00a0 wining by over 14 lengths,\u00a0 but only earning an 82 SP# in a four horse field.\u00a0 In his prior run he ran off by five in a NW3L allowance at 13.5 panels,\u00a0 scoriing a 95 SP# in a stalking trip.\u00a0 Shurwynn<\/strong><\/span> runner gets class test here,\u00a0 seeks fourth straight,\u00a0 can surprise with repeat of last out\u00a0 effort. <\/span>
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\nFormer claimer makes his first grade\/group appearnce off a dull 7th in a NW1x allowance at 8.5 furlongs,\u00a0 posting an 89 SP#.\u00a0 Meteor Shower mister,\u00a0 out of the sim-mare Theatrical Release (by Theatrical),\u00a0 was a closing 4th in a restricted $17,500 claimer one back of that at 9.5 panels,\u00a0 getting a 94 SP#.\u00a0 One before that he was a never in it 8th in a $75,000 claimer at a mile with an 86 SP#.\u00a0 Owner\/trainer wyndaway3<\/strong><\/span> takes a shot;\u00a0 this one has one win in his last 15 starts (and that was on the polytrack),\u00a0 handicapper odds seem a bit generous. <\/span>
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\nChestnut four year old makes his grade\/group stakes debut off a runaway win in the Z Dancer listed stakes at this distance,\u00a0 grabbing a 101 SP# in a middle of the pack run.\u00a0 Son of Fleet Deputy,\u00a0 out of the sim-mare Indian Drums (by Peintre Celebre),\u00a0 won a NW3x allowance one back of that at 8.5 panels,\u00a0 getting a 103 SP# from just off the early pace.\u00a0 In his previous try,\u00a0 he was 3rd in a NW3L allowance at 9 furlongs,\u00a0 posting a 99 SP# in an even effort.\u00a0 Runner from the tedshold6<\/strong><\/span> racing operation seeks 3rd straight,\u00a0 could be right there with any further improvement. <\/span>
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\nWatching them all up the straight is another reformed claimer,\u00a0 who was an even 2nd last out in the Pharwood listed stakes at this route,\u00a0 scoring a 104 SP#.\u00a0 Bay four year old son of Summer Bird,\u00a0 out of the stakes placed sim-mare Barb’s Stiff (by Giant’s Causeway),\u00a0 was a distant 5th one prior in the Prince Red listed,\u00a0 earning an 89 SP#.\u00a0 His previous try was a victory at this trip in the Drago Delloro listed,\u00a0 notching a 101 SP# in an off the pace run.\u00a0 Deepesr0<\/strong><\/span> runner has run well at this route,\u00a0 could be in the picture on top try. <\/span>
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