{"id":3095,"date":"2006-10-06T19:48:35","date_gmt":"2006-10-06T19:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3095"},"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=3095","title":{"rendered":"QE2 Challenge(G1) honors top sophomore turf fillies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kentucky<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0 It’s like\u00a0a Breeders Bowl race for the sophomore classic turf fillies division in the Grade 1 $500,000 QE2 Challenge<\/EM>.\u00a0 This time-honored contest makes those milers stretch out to nine panels and provides the distance’s specialists a place to shine.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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We’ve got a good group of 13 gals for this year’s QE2<\/EM> renewal.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dual-graded victoress Cannot Comply<\/STRONG> goes off as the 4\/1 favorite, followed by classy millionaire Kiss Or Kill<\/STRONG>, Sun State(G1)\u00a0<\/EM>runner-up Chop Never Stops<\/STRONG>, and Demona Handicap(G1)<\/EM> winner Alma(IRE)<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Let’s take a look at the field……………..<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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1\u00a0\u00a0 CANNOT COMPLY<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 super13\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0 \u00a0D Sherman 4\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
The supers had to be a little disappointed with Cannot Comply’s Sun State Cup(G1-8fT)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 The\u00a0Diana(G3)<\/EM> and Lillispelis(G3) <\/EM>winner couldn’t handle a speed scramble and wound up out of the money.\u00a0\u00a0 Granted, the Rahy daughter didn’t get beat too bad, finishing 4 3\/4 lengths behind winner Ascendancy.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT>However, she’s likely to face that same kind of scenario again Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 There are several other pace\u00a0candidates, probably the best of which being Bad Scene and Chop Never Stops.\u00a0\u00a0 Additionally, she races on two weeks rest.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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One thing going for her though is that she’s got another furlong to work with and, indeed,\u00a0this will be her first\u00a0atttempt at the distance.\u00a0 She’s graded-placed a sixteenth less, so there’s no reason to suspect that she won’t take to the tad bit more yardage.\u00a0 Excellent jockey aboard of course in D Sherman(12%).\u00a0 If the jockey can get\u00a0Cannot Comply to relax a bit behind the pace…. this just might be her big day.\u00a0\u00a0 The bookies love her.\u00a0\u00a0 IMO, she has a lot of question marks and this is a real hurdle for her.\u00a0\u00a0 Expect a solid effort though.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0KISS OR KILL<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 biznes<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B Sipe 5\/1<\/DIV>
A leading freshman filly last year, Kiss Or Kill has had an up-and-down 3YO season.\u00a0\u00a0 She started off well\u00a0enough winning a 9f listed event and placing in the same company a couple times too.\u00a0\u00a0 A 105 SP#<\/STRONG> around 7.5f presented an opportunity to specialize in\u00a0graded turf sprints and she did win at the Grade 2 level over the summer.\u00a0\u00a0 Unplaced in her sole 8.5f attempt though.\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Certainly a talented Milwaukee Brew gal with tons of back class, boasting over $1-million in career earnings.\u00a0 Makes 20th career start Saturday on three weeks rest.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Worth a shot at one of the final 3yo turf filly races of the season.\u00a0\u00a0 However, must improve over 9f, proving that she belongs.\u00a0 Could vie for the lead or stalk the pace.\u00a0\u00a0 Would prefer the latter style with this group.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Conquistador Cielo as damsire sure suggests that she’d love a good route of ground.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Despite the odds, kind of a\u00a0dark horse.\u00a0\u00a0 Better watch out.\u00a0\u00a0 Wouldn’t\u00a0be too much of a surprise if she suddenly turns her season around in this race!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Very interesting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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3\u00a0\u00a0 CHOP NEVER STOPS<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 jsimpson<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0D Givins 6\/1<\/DIV>
Trainer jsimpson had to be extremely happy with Chop Never Stops’ runner-up effort in the Sun State Cup(G1-8fT)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 It was only the Green Desert daughter’s 3rd start since finishing 2nd in the 1,000 Guineas<\/EM> last May.\u00a0\u00a0 With a 104 SP#, she broke through the hundred-barrier for the first time in her career, running a huge race after dueling for the early lead.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s still ranked #3 in the division.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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This time Chop Never Stops gets top Kentucky jockey D Givins(25%).\u00a0\u00a0 She was graded placed over 9f in late winter and won the How Are You Gentlemen(G1)<\/EM> over 8.5f as well.\u00a0\u00a0 So, no worries whether or not she can get the distance.\u00a0\u00a0 It’s still possible though that she’s a pure miler.\u00a0\u00a0Races on two weeks rest of course for the first time in her young career.\u00a0\u00a0 Only 10th lifetime start Saturday.\u00a0 Lovely filly still eligible for a NW3L.\u00a0 We’ll see if she can wheel back after the short\u00a0break, but faces yet antoher speed duel again here and that might be too tough.<\/DIV>
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4\u00a0\u00a0 TOAST DA GHOST<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 corza4\u00a0\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 R Connor 25\/1<\/DIV>
Former high-tag claimer by Silver Buck recently tried two-turns running again.\u00a0\u00a0The frontrunner\/stalker couldn’t beat claiming fillies over 9f…. no reason to suspect that she’ll fire versus Grade 1-caliber.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clearly a turfer — I just think these types of entries are better served in ALW company.\u00a0\u00a0 Figure out the horse first before throwing caution to the wind.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Little chance.<\/DIV>
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5\u00a0\u00a0 ALMA(IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 usoz<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 P Cadigan 6\/1<\/DIV>
El Prado(IRE) filly riding high on two-race win streak including a victory versus older mares in the Demona(G1-9fT)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Gorgeous 107 SP#<\/STRONG> in that race.\u00a0\u00a0 She had been contesting longer distances for much of the summer before finally returning to preferred shorter routes.\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Sparkling entry looks absolutely on target for Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked #6 in the division, she’ll benefit from an expected speed duel.\u00a0\u00a0 Closer gets one of the top KY jockeys in P Cadigan(14%).\u00a0\u00a0 Four weeks rest.\u00a0\u00a0 Gonna very tough to beat this filly, but, again, she’ll need the duel up front.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One to watch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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6\u00a0\u00a0 STORMY AND SPICY<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 mmstable2\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0 \u00a0A Levell 11\/1<\/DIV>
Recently switched to the lawn, winning 2 of 3 at the listed level.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Storm Of The Night daughter won 7.5f & 8f races — she closed well to hit the board again over the mile LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 No 100 SP#s yet though, but perhaps she needs a little more ground being out of an Irish River(FR) mare.<\/DIV>
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I agree with the shot at the bigtime.\u00a0\u00a0Viable longshot just needs to put it all together and throw the best race of her young life so far.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tall order though since she faces a big field here and\u00a0rather used to shorter fields.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 So-so jockey aboard.\u00a0\u00a0 Outsider, but not without a chance.<\/DIV>
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7\u00a0\u00a0 MALPASO\u00a0<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0 kevoman5<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R Coleman 8\/1<\/DIV>
Interesting longshot here.\u00a0\u00a0 Sadler’s Wells daughter displayed competitiveness over the main track for trainer Kevoman.\u00a0\u00a0 However, she returned with a bang to the green stuff two starts ago, winning two straight 9f and 8.5f allowances.\u00a0\u00a0 Skips over listed level straihgt to the top riding 2-race win streak.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Stalker won going away in both starts.\u00a0\u00a0 Races on two weeks rest.\u00a0\u00a0 Obvious stalent, but has to really step it up a couple of notches to fit in with this group.\u00a0\u00a0 Still, interesting wildcard with a so-so jockey aboard.\u00a0 Might be a bit of a reach, but wouldn’t be surprising if she runs a good race, earning some money.\u00a0\u00a0These other top fillies\u00a0are probably a few starts ahead of her though in regards to class level.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gotta\u00a0play catch up in a hurry.\u00a0<\/DIV>
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8\u00a0\u00a0 THREE TO EIGHT<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0thomkal\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 C Kendall 21\/1<\/DIV>
Lousy recent SP#s for this experienced Congaree filly (20 lifetime starts already).\u00a0\u00a0 She was Grade 2 placed earlier this season over this distance, albeit versus a short field.\u00a0\u00a0 Hasn’t done much in ALW company since.\u00a0\u00a0 Switches back from two starts over main track.\u00a0 Unless she wakes up all of a sudden, looks pretty much overmatched.\u00a0\u00a0 Needs to elevate her speed figures big time.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Likes this distance though.\u00a0\u00a0Has to prove she belongs.\u00a0\u00a0 Doubtful versus this caliber of company.\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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9\u00a0\u00a0 RED HILL<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 theatrical<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S Blood 11\/1<\/DIV>
Another gal who switched back to green stuff.\u00a0\u00a0 Red Ransom filly won 2 of 3 at ALW level over 7.5f and 8f.\u00a0\u00a0 Well beaten though when testing 9f.\u00a0\u00a0 Big 100 SP# over 7.5f begs the question as to why this spot.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Savvy trainer one of the best\u00a0in the Sim.\u00a0 Theatrical can develop talent — but IMO this entry looks like he’s kind of thrown her in here just to see what she does.\u00a0\u00a0 Distnace shouldn’t be too much of a problem, but needs to put it all together in very difficult race.\u00a0\u00a0 Midpacker\/stalker might be in hunt for minor money at best.\u00a0\u00a0 Too much of a wildcard for me.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/DIV>
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10\u00a0 NORMAN DANCER(IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0misti\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0 \u00a0Te Allen 13\/1<\/DIV>
I think this is a god entry.\u00a0\u00a0 Noverre(IRE) daughter rides 4-race win streak.\u00a0\u00a0 Her trainer has her contesting short route turf stakes earlier this season with a couple of victories.\u00a0\u00a0 However, misti pulled her back to the ALW ranks, p[icking up some scores and, more importantly, building consistency and speed figures.<\/DIV>
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Love that progression for upper 80s to 97 SP# LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 She can get this distance and has passed the black type level before.\u00a0\u00a0 However, Norman Dancer must prove that she belongs at the graded level.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Most difficult race yet for this gal.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lousy jockey aboard tries to\u00a0win her victory #8 from just 12 outings.\u00a0\u00a0 Possible, but must break on through with speed figs and class level.\u00a0\u00a0 Interesting.<\/DIV>
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11\u00a0 BRUCIE BONUS<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 beefcake4\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0 \u00a0V Wright 24\/1<\/DIV>
Rainbow Quest gal hasn’t done much this season.\u00a0\u00a0 Experienced at stakes level, but her best performance came with a 6th-place finish in the 1,000 Guineas<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Hans’t tried 9f either — was well beaten in lone 10f outing.<\/DIV>
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I think this filly would benefit from\u00a0a return to the lesser level ALW ranks, trying to build some consistency there.\u00a0\u00a0 Otherwise, she’s always an also-ran.\u00a0\u00a0 Might throw a huge effort every now and then…. but when?\u00a0 Very little chance at all.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/DIV>
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12\u00a0 BAD SCENE<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 lenny6<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0L Cardinal 7\/1<\/DIV>
Lenny brings a dual graded winner by hot young Sim sire Pleasantly Perfect.\u00a0\u00a0 Bad Scene likely to challenge Cannot Comply and Chop Never Stops for pacesetting honors.\u00a0\u00a0 Classy gal did just that, shaking loose in the Del Webb Oaks(G1-9fT)<\/EM> LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 She looked like an obvious winner, but caved in late in the stretch, finishing second with 103 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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A true blue 9f specialist, she broke on through the 100 SP# barrier for the very first time in the Del Webb<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Great form and appears on target coming off a 6-week breather.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gota love her chances, but Bad Scene will have company up front early.\u00a0\u00a0 Must tough out the duel after being used to seizing command by her lonesome.\u00a0\u00a0 Worthy shot.\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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13\u00a0 SIM ARCADE T<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 good<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Alexander 22\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Sadler’s Wells granddaughter won a couple of 9.5f listed stakes earlier this season.\u00a0\u00a0 Hans’t done much since though.\u00a0\u00a0 Short fields and 80 SP#s doesn’t bode well for the gal’s chances\u00a0Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 Closer needs some luck turning her season around.\u00a0\u00a0 Doubtful whether she’ll put it all together in this classy spot.\u00a0\u00a0 Outside chance.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Alma(IRE) looks best in this spot as a closer benefitting from anticipated speed duel between Bad Scene, Chop Never Stops, and Cannot Comply.\u00a0\u00a0 Kiss Or Kill might\u00a0also join this fray, but it’s possible that both she and Cannot Comply will sit back behind the pace.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Are Cannot Comply and Chop Never Stops milers though?\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Norman Dancer presents great form, but will she pass the class test?\u00a0\u00a0 I’d look for a solid money finish from her.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Longshots Malpaso and Storm And Spicy step up in class.\u00a0\u00a0 Might prove to be too big of a leap for them.\u00a0\u00a0 Still, you never know.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Three To Eight likes this distance but must raise her speed figs.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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I’ll toss out Brucie Bonus, Sim Arcade T, Red Hill, and Toast Da Ghost.\u00a0\u00a0 All either haven’t done much of late or just kind of\u00a0tossing up a prayer in this Grade 1.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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I’m gonna go with the recent Grade 1 winner versus older mares Alma(IRE).\u00a0\u00a0 On a hunch, I’ll guess Kiss Or Kill rallies for the place spot, enjoying this stretch out in distance according to pedigree.\u00a0\u00a0 Bad Scene hangs on for the show spot.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alma(IRE)<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kiss Or Kill<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Show:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bad Scene<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Good luck to all.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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