{"id":3072,"date":"2006-10-05T22:30:52","date_gmt":"2006-10-05T22:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3072"},"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=3072","title":{"rendered":"A Loaded field for the 8 th running of the Windy City Gold Cup G2"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hello race fans and welcome to another exciting addition to Hoof Beats<\/EM> .\u00a0 We are back home in Illinois this week to cover the final prep races leading up to the final clash of monsters in the Breeder Bowl series .\u00a0 Our first installment is the coverage of the 8th annual running of the Windy City Gold Cup<\/U> -G 2 , 10 furlongs of dirt with $ 300,000 at the wire .\u00a0<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Many great horses have lined the gate to run in this prestigious race\u00a0, many have gone on to grace the field of the Breeder Bowl Classic<\/U> .\u00a0 One such horse has won the BB Classic coming off a big win here , the recently retired : Tuff Enough<\/STRONG> trained by Ladysiera1<\/EM>\u00a0 in 2004 .\u00a0 One horse has actually won this illustrious race twice : Aragon Ransom<\/STRONG>\u00a0 trained by\u00a0\u00a0Genesis <\/EM>in\u00a02001 \/ 2002 . We cannot forget last years winner and race record holder Year of the Vote<\/STRONG> trained by\u00a0Catahoula<\/EM>\u00a0 who’s big late run sealed the victory and sent him to the BB Classic , only to falter in that race to Call of the Wild II<\/STRONG> whom ironically is the favorite today at\u00a0 5 \/ 1 .\u00a0 This year’s winner will face one of the most difficult fields to date , with such class it’s a great possibility of yet another record time .\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Drawing the wood is the day’s favorite at 5 \/ 1 Call of the Wild II<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0War Chant x Nureyev x Valid Appeal\u00a0)\u00a0 trained by Gipper8<\/EM> and ridden by hard luck journeyman W. Cabaniss .\u00a0 This horse needs no introduction as last years BB Classic Champion . With only 24 career starts he has racked up a record of\u00a0 24 : 8-3-5 and a whopping $ 9.1 million in earnings .\u00a0 Ranked # 10 in the Classic division , he’s a shoe-in for a return to the BB Classic and may just win it for a second time if he can get back on track .\u00a0 Winning first asking on turf his juvenile season , he plodded along on the grass till early 3 yo season when he was switched to the dirt in the Vermont Derby<\/U> -G2 and his hooves haven’t touched grass again .\u00a0 This season has seen light duty with 5 starts , his last win coming in week 2874 over the 9 furlongs of the New Hampshire Handicap<\/U> -G1 by 2 lengths\u00a0 1:47:4\/5\u00a0 109 SP .\u00a0 He’s had a bit of bad luck this season , a good showing today will put him back on track for another shot at BB glory .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 2 at\u00a0 9 \/ 1 is the Louisville<\/EM> trained Macho Niner <\/STRONG>( Macho Uno x Pulpit x Forty Niner\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by star rookie R . Logan .\u00a0 The # 7 ranked classic horse for good reason , he has tore up tracks around the globe in his bid for preeminence.\u00a0 He won\u00a0The New Yorker<\/U> -G1 and\u00a0the \u00a0Travelers Stakes<\/U> -G1 last year on the road to his first BB Classic appearance where he gained the lead through call 2 to lead the field to a hotly contested wire finish resulting in a 3rd place showing .\u00a0 This season has seen a very busy schedule with 14 starts 4-2-0 .\u00a0 His last win coming in week 2937 in The Farewell to CryptoZot Stakes<\/U> -G1 over 10 furlongs 2:01:2\/5\u00a0 106 SP .\u00a0 A return to his stalking ways will put him in a very good position for a win today .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 3 at\u00a0 12 \/ 1 is trainer Camotion<\/EM>‘s Sadler’s Thorns<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Sadler’s Wells x Rhythm x Coastal\u00a0) ridden by winning journeyman M. Reveiz .\u00a0 This horse is the # 35 ranked classic horse and has found most of his success at 9 furlongs .\u00a0 A veteran of many stakes events he makes a big jump up in class today to take on the titans of the classic division .\u00a0 Unraced at 2 he made great headway his freshman season .\u00a0 Sophomore season brought greater success and rewards ;\u00a0this season saw him win in graded company over this same track in the Soupy Sails Classic<\/U> -G2 week 2846 wiring that 9 furlong graded event in 1:48:flat\u00a0 107 SP .\u00a0 Most recently he won in week 2958 over 9.5 furlongs in The Gator Ali Challenge<\/U> -Stk wiring yet another field in\u00a0 1:54:4\/5\u00a0 105 SP .\u00a0 Look for him\u00a0challenging to\u00a0set the pace today , i don’t know if he can hold off such a talented field to the wire .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 4 is Rainy Day Blues<\/STRONG>\u00a0 8 \/ 1 (\u00a0Rainbow Quest x A.P. Indy x Far North\u00a0)\u00a0 trained by Ontarget2<\/EM>\u00a0and ridden by seasoned journeyman F. Alford .\u00a0 Ranked # 95 in the classic division , he’s been known primarily as a devastating 9 furlong runner .\u00a0 He has 4 wins on the year but has yet to break into the win column where graded company is concerned .\u00a0 His only start above 9.5 furlongs was on turf so it’s unknown if he can carry his speed the 10 furlong distance today .\u00a0 His last win came in\u00a0 week 2944 over 9 furlongs The Kong Hope Memorial<\/U> -Stk where he came from the back to run down the field in class fashion .\u00a0 He needs to stay closer to the pace today if he’s gonna run these fellah’s down .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 5 at\u00a0 16 \/ 1 representing illbred<\/EM> stables is Especially<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Sadler’s Wells x Torrential x Relaunch\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by veteran D. Anderson .\u00a0 Ranked # 1 in the Long and # 25 in the classic dirt division , he is certainly not a stranger to the winners circle in graded company .\u00a0 He’s been on a bit of a hiatus since his last run week 2958 in the CA Classic<\/U> -G1 ; his last win coming by the Grumpy Old Man Marathon<\/U> -G2 week 2923 where he came from mid pack to chase down another win for his resume .\u00a0 He has won at this distance before with a stalking style . A return to that style today could make big trouble for the rest of the field .\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 6 is the Corza5 <\/EM>trained Buddha’s Undies<\/STRONG>\u00a0 16 \/ 1\u00a0 (\u00a0Buddha x Unbridled’s Song x Mill Reef\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by hard luck veteran K . Grunhard .\u00a0 This 4 yo colt achieved Stakes victory earlier this year at this distance , but has yet to break into the win column where graded company is concerned .\u00a0 His last win coming by a week 2776 thrashing by 3 lengths in The All From the Sum Stakes<\/U> -Stk over 10 furlongs\u00a0 2:01:3\/5\u00a0 105 SP\u00a0 .\u00a0 His last 3 starts at this distance have been disappointing but a good showing today will put him back on track .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 7 at\u00a0 8 \/ 1 is the Ultimate<\/EM> trained Wisdom Tooth (IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Theatrical (IRE) x A.P. Indy x Nijinsky II\u00a0) ridden by veteran jockey B. Reimers .\u00a0 This 4 yo colt went unbeaten last season in 7 starts !\u00a0 This sophomore season started off with a bang week 2748 in Michigan’s Toilet Scrubbers Anonymous Handicap<\/U> -G2 over 9.5 furlongs winning handily in\u00a0 1:54:3\/5\u00a0 106 SP .\u00a0 Since then it’s been a trio of 3 rd place efforts and a 2nd place finish and ranking him currently as #\u00a0 38 in the classic division .\u00a0 It’s time to shrug off the past and dig down deep for this colt .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 8 wearing the silks of Dixiedotco<\/EM> is Sensationalize<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0A.P. Indy x Sadler’s Wells x Buckpasser\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by seasoned journeyman D. McCants .\u00a0 With nearly $ 1 million in earnings , this 4 yo colt is ranked # 14 in the classic and # 58 in the Long divisions dirt .\u00a0 Winning first asking , this colts record of\u00a0 24:4-3-5 is earned primarily in graded company .\u00a0 Tested and retested .. he’s scratched and fought his way to where he stands today .\u00a0 He won G1 glory earlier this year at 9 furlongs week 2804 in the Oaktree Handicap<\/U> -G1 showing off his heart attack , come from the back running style in\u00a0 1:47:2\/5\u00a0 112 SP .\u00a0 He’s had 1 trip this season at 10 furlongs resulting in a 5 th place finish .\u00a0 He can’t afford to let this field get too far ahead today , prudence would see him run closer to the pace and make a big effort closing at the last turn .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 9 also at 7 \/ 1 is the Pher<\/EM> trained Silver Canuck<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Silver Deputy x Kingmambo x Northern\u00a0Raja\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by veteran jockey T. Baldwin .\u00a0 Ranked # 69 in the classic division , this multiple G1 winner has run in some of the Sim’s most prestigious races including 2 consecutive BB Classic appearances .\u00a0 \u00a0He’s won 3 this year including his most recent win week 2881 in the Peach State Classic<\/U> -G3 over 10 furlongs in 2:01:1\/5\u00a0 108 SP .\u00a0 His last 3 starts have been at the same distance in G1 company with mixed results , perhaps today will be the day he shakes out the cobwebs and returns to winning form .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 10 also at\u00a0 7 \/ 1 is Toy Maker<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Harlan’s Holiday x Darshaan (ENG) x Hail to Reason\u00a0)\u00a0 from the Darshaan<\/EM> stable and ridden by 100+ winner this season veteran jockey P. Munoz .\u00a0 This 4 yo colt does it all\u00a0; ranked # 34 Sprint , # 6 Classic and # 21 Long he’s a deadly opponent at any distance .\u00a0 A multiple graded winner , he’s been in a bit of a funk lately .\u00a0 His last win coming by week 2839 in the Eviscerator Stakes<\/U> -G2 over 9 furlongs\u00a0 1:48:flat\u00a0 106 SP wiring the field to win by\u00a0 1\/4 .\u00a0 His last start at 10 furlongs came week 2965 where he ran 2nd place respectively .\u00a0 He needs a big effort today to prove he is indeed worthy to grace the BB Classic field and run with the very best for a chance at Glory .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 11 is Thefred<\/EM> trained Bratticus<\/STRONG>\u00a0 21 \/ 1\u00a0 (\u00a0Fusaichi Pegasus x Sadler’s Wells x Broad Brush\u00a0) ridden by crafty old veteran Y. Dunbar .\u00a0 This 7 yo horse has seen a light career considering his wealthy breeding .\u00a0 In 10 starts this year he’s never once been out of the money .\u00a0 He’s won 2 of his last 3 and is coming into form nicely , although he can hardly be considered a threat to this field today .. you can’t help but root for him .\u00a0 One last hooray before hitting the breed shed i immagine .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 12\u00a0also at\u00a0 7 \/ 1 is the Deantroops<\/EM> trained Open the Gate<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Jump Start x Distant View x Raja Baba )\u00a0 ridden by hard luck veteran U. Turner .\u00a0 This # 22 classic ranked 4 yo colt has been on a real tear lately winning his last 3 .\u00a0 A record of 20 : 9-3-2 earned by an unraced 2 yo season , followed by a freshman season forged in Alw company .\u00a0 This year he has blossomed winning graded and listed stakes between 8 – 10 furlongs .\u00a0 He needs a week 2804 performance (107SP) in week 3000 to make his mark .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 13 at REAL long odds is the Sirbear<\/EM> trained The Prisoner<\/STRONG>\u00a0 62 \/ 1\u00a0 (\u00a0Ten Most Wanted x Risen Star x Majestic Prince\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by winning journeyman N. Lewis .\u00a0 Lightly raced as a 2 yo , his first freshman start saw him hit the win column .\u00a0 Although he is Stakes placed , he has yet to put up a meaningful effort in graded company .\u00a0 His best efforts come from a stalking style , perhapps he will return to that form today and wow the betting public .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On the far outside in post 14 at\u00a0 18 \/ 1 is the Jarid<\/EM> trained Apple Splash\u00a0<\/STRONG> (\u00a0Forbidden Apple x Generous(IRE) x Bucksplasher\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by veteran A . Ching .\u00a0 Ranked # 75 in the classic dirt division , this 4 yo colt has been on quite a streak winning 2 of his last 3 .\u00a0 His entire juvenile season and the beginning of his freshman season saw him plodding along on the grass .\u00a0 He won first asking on dirt and finished up his 3 yo year with a stakes win wiring a small field over a 10 furlong course in 2:02:1\/5 .\u00a0 This season has seen 3 wins over this distance in stakes company , he has yet put up a win in graded company and in this field i think he’s gonna have to wait for that milestone .\u00a0 With so much speed in the race he’s gonna have to learn about the rate game .<\/DIV>
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Breeder Bowl Champ favored to win the Cup in loaded field<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":249,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/249"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3072"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3072\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}