{"id":3089,"date":"2006-10-06T16:23:54","date_gmt":"2006-10-06T16:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3089"},"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=3089","title":{"rendered":"Can TACTICAL RAT Snatch the Purse Snatcher Cup?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The PURSE SNATCHER Challenge Stakes<\/strong>
Five and one half furlongs on Fast DIrt
$95,000
Fillies, 2 years old<\/font><\/p>\n

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It is just starting to feel like autumn in the rolling hills of Eastern Kentucky. A beautiful place to watch a horse race and especially nice this time of year to see which two year olds are finally coming into their own. We are gathered for the PURSE SNATCHE Challenge, named for 11 time winning mare PURSE SNATCHER. It should be a beautiful weekend for a race so let\u2019s take a look:<\/p>\n

#1 CRYSTAL SEER, trainer \u2013 PBorrow2, ( 7\/2), Jockey \u2013 W.DeSantis (14%), Avg Sp # (76.7) <\/strong><\/font>
This nice looking SILVER DEPUTY filly had a nice streak of three in a row going from her first race but entered a GI last time out and disappointed trainer PBorrow2 with a 12th place finish. Was the seven furlongs a bit too long? Dropping back to this distance will help decide that. Jockey DeSantis will help as well as he knows how to handle these youngsters. <\/p>\n

#2 GNOME FOREST, trainer \u2013 KYClocker7, ( 3\/1), Jockey \u2013 J.Caves (19%), Avg Sp # (75.8) <\/strong><\/font>
This will be only the third race and first Stakes outing for this FOREST WILDCAT offspring but she has won the first two nicely with come from behind, down the stretch wins. Her 79 SPF in her last race is a nice improvement and could translate into a strong showing here for trainer KYClocker7. Caves will be holding the reins and has one of the best percentages at the track. <\/p>\n

#3 MURUA, trainer \u2013Zambaygo2, ( 9\/5), Jockey \u2013 T.Rharfoman (13%), Avg Sp # (78.4) <\/strong><\/font>
After two straight Stakes races at a bit longer distances, this SPEIGHTSTOWN offspring will drop back down to the shorter trip here where trainer Zambaygo2 feels she will be more comfortable. She has shown nice speed but has nothing left at the end to push down the stretch. Jockey Rharfoman is handy with a whip and will get her moving at the end.<\/p>\n

#4 ROYAL RITUAL, trainer \u2013 STRStable8, ( 9\/2), Jockey \u2013 M.Shabazz (8%), Avg Sp # (74.3) <\/strong><\/font>
This BELONG TO ME filly had two great trips in a row before stumbling badly in a GIII last time out. Trainer STRStable8 knows that may be one to throw away as she stumbled out of the gate and ran an unmotivated 12th. She had been showing steady improvement before that outing so it is a real head scratcher. She likes this track, winning here three back so the familiarity may help out.<\/p>\n

#5 TACTICAL RAT, trainer \u2013 EdenRidge, ( 3\/1), Jockey \u2013 E.Sabatinez (8%), Avg Sp # (73.0) <\/strong><\/font>
Our only entrant ranked in the top 50 is this TACTICAL CAT out of RUBBING FROM RAT offspring. That mating doesn\u2019t exactly sound kosher but it has worked out nicely for breeder and trainer EdenRidge. She is already a two time Stakes winner at this distance and may be the one to beat. She stepped back a bit last time out with an 8th in a GIII at a little longer distance. <\/p>\n

#6 OUT N OUT KIRBY, trainer \u2013 PonyBaby, ( 30\/1), Jockey \u2013 H.Head (10%), Avg Sp # (56.5) <\/strong><\/font>
It would be quite a story if this bargain bred went from winning a Maiden Claimer last time out to a Stakes race this weekend. Trainer PonyBaby has just that scenario in mind but may have to convince a few other horses in this race. She came from 12th to first in her last outing but will have to bump up the SPF substantially to compete with this crew.<\/p>\n

Morning Line = 3-2-5-1<\/strong>
Yoss Tipsheet = 2-3-5-1<\/strong>
Paz Picks = 5-2-3-1<\/strong>
Not a lot of experience here and that is what makes it interesting. That makes this a little tough to pick but I am putting CRYSTAL SEER <\/b> to finish fourth and believe that she will like the distance better. I like MURUA <\/b> for third but she could actually do much better come Saturday depending on how much she has at the end. Most everyone else likes GNOME FOREST <\/b> to win but I think she will just miss at the wire to will just lose out to TACTICAL RAT <\/b> who will use her Stakes experience to bring home the win.<\/p>\n

Good luck to all runners!<\/p>\n

Email your comments to pazjazz.btb@gmail.com<\/font><\/a>. I love to hear from you!<\/p>\n

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