{"id":3096,"date":"2006-10-06T20:37:32","date_gmt":"2006-10-06T20:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3096"},"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=3096","title":{"rendered":"8 th Annual running of the Haw Haw Derby a clash of worlds"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hello race fans and welcome to another installment of\u00a0Hoof Beats <\/EM>, back in Illinois again for the final preps leading up to Breeders Bowl Mania .\u00a0 The race in the cross hairs in today’s second installment is the 8 th annual running of the Haw Haw Derby<\/U> -G III\u00a0 welcoming all 3 yo’s to take on their peers over the 9 furlong course for $ 150,000\u00a0 .\u00a0 Covering these Races rich in Sim history are a treat for me , you see the evolution first hand in the quality of runners entering these races and can come to appreciate them more .\u00a0 More and more ranked 3 yo turf runners are coming here to fight it out on the lawn to place their names on the victory plaque and make Sim history .\u00a0 The $ 150,000 at the wire is inconsequential compared to breaking the race record of\u00a0 1:47:3\/5 set by 2003 winner Medusa’a Blood As (IRE) from the stables of trainer Ascoteer<\/EM> .\u00a0 This year we have a full field and co – favorites on the betting board in Test Big Mac (AUS)<\/STRONG> ranked 25 in the Classic Dirt Division and the formidable Skills in Magic<\/STRONG> ranked # 3 in the Classic Turf Division .\u00a0 The horses are loading up so lets take a look at them .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On the rail representing Naturesway<\/EM> stable is the Irish bred Anskar (IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 17 \/ 1\u00a0 (\u00a0Sindar (IRE) x Cozzene x Affirmed\u00a0)\u00a0 and ridden by veteran V. Fraser .\u00a0 After a lackluster juvenile year , this colt has come on lately winning 3 of his last 4 in Allowance company .\u00a0 He makes his graded debut today among the toughest class of runners to date for him .\u00a0 His come from behind style will be ineffective in this field so his trainer must go back to the stalking style to make a race of it .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 2 at 14 \/ 1 is the Super10<\/EM> trained Listen to the Lion (IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) x Irish River (FR) x The Minstrel\u00a0)\u00a0 with crafty veteran P. Munoz in the irons .\u00a0 The second foal of GW producing mare Allen’s Minstrells (FR)<\/STRONG> , he’s making big efforts of late to live up to his family legacy .\u00a0 His only graded win this year came week 2734 by way of the Panhandle Park Derby<\/U> -G3 over 9 furlongs in Florida with a big late run to win by 2 1\/4\u00a0 1:49:4\/5\u00a0 94 SP .\u00a0 This style truly suits this freshman runner and a return to it today could be a career turning point .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 3 at\u00a0 12 \/ 1 is another Irish bred runner ColdPieceofWork (IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0(\u00a0Giant’s Causeway (IRE) x Seeking the Gold x Ribot\u00a0)\u00a0from the stables of trainer Willyam13<\/EM> and ridden by loser journeyman T. Smaron .\u00a0 With a promising debut as a juvenile , this colt won first race his freshman season on 8 furlongs of dirt wiring the field .\u00a0 He switched to turf week 2902 and continues to set the pace in all his starts .\u00a0 He’s won 1 of his 3 turf starts and is making his graded debut today .\u00a0 His last run at 9 furlongs resulted in a wire to wire win in\u00a0 1:49:flat week 2937 .\u00a0 This classy field shouldn’t blink at the pace set and we will just have to see if this colt has a second gear come the top of the stretch .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 4 is Sharks Indigo<\/STRONG>\u00a0 14 \/ 1\u00a0 (\u00a0A.P. Indy x Kris S. x Mr. Prospector\u00a0)\u00a0 representing trainer Dcsharks<\/EM> with hard luck veteran N. Dubbs aboard .\u00a0 Starting off his juvenile season on dirt , it was clear he preferred the grass winning his second and third outings and putting up a 3rd place effort in Stakes company to finish up the year .\u00a0 He has won 4 of his last 6 starts convincingly and makes his second career graded start today .\u00a0 His last win at this distance came week 2853 in The Uncensored Handicap<\/U> -Stk where he wired the field in\u00a0 1:50:flat\u00a0 93 SP .\u00a0 That kind of effort will not get it done in this field and an extra effort is due to make a trip to the winners circle by this colt .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 5 is Green Valley<\/STRONG>\u00a0 10 \/ 1 (\u00a0Woodman x Mountain Cat x Northern Dancer\u00a0)\u00a0 representing the stables of trainer Lenny26<\/EM> and ridden by the solid veteran jockey B. Reimers .\u00a0 The first foal of 11 time Stakes winning mare Together Mount<\/STRONG> , his journey through the Sim will always be compared to his Dams rugged steadfastness , soundness and determination to win .\u00a0 As she was a prolific router that bloomed late , it’s no supprise that he is starting to come on late freshman season winning 3 of his last 4 starts over 10 furlongs putting up triple digit efforts in his last 2 including his winning effort week 2972 in The Prosper Vision Special<\/U> -Stk\u00a0 2:02:flat\u00a0 by 2\u00a0 1\/2\u00a0 lengths 102 SP .\u00a0 Running right off the pace in the pocket seems to suit him well and that kind of effort today could catapult this colt into stardom .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 6 at 10 \/ 1 is the Spqr<\/EM> trained Draco<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Sadler’s Wells x A.P. Indy x Unbridled\u00a0)\u00a0 and ridden by crafty veteran jockey Y. Dunbar .\u00a0 Unraced at 2 , he started his career on dirt winning 2 of his first 4 .\u00a0 Nonplussed , his trainer made the switch to turf and he’s shown yet more improvement winning 1 of his last 3 including a second place finish week 2923 in the Upper California Derby<\/U> -G II\u00a0 with a 101 SP .\u00a0 This race , with this company is a milestone and testing field for this youngster .\u00a0 Hanging mid-pack and moving up after the 2nd call is his MO , that kind of strategy will be just what is needed to make a bid for the winners circle this weekend .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 7 is the morning line co – favorite Test Big Mac (AUS)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 5 \/ 1\u00a0( Testa Rossa (AUS) x Event of the Year x Gilded Time )\u00a0 \u00a0from the Vegasjef01<\/EM> stable and ridden by veteran jockey T. Balwin .\u00a0 Ranked 25 Classic and 40 Long in the dirt division , he boldly makes his turf debut against tested turf company unabashedly .\u00a0 A stakes winner at 2 , he continued his winning ways this season rattling 3 off early and winning 2 of his last 3 including his last start on 9 furlongs of slick dirt week 2986 in the Northern Derby<\/U> -G III\u00a0 1:48:1\/5\u00a0 105 SP … his best SP to date .\u00a0 The real question on every bodies mind is : Will the turf spark an explosion and create a turf monster … or will he bounce and return to the dirt division ?<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 8 at\u00a0 10 \/ 1 is Campillo<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Storm Cat x Seeking the Gold x Nijinsky II\u00a0)\u00a0 from the stables of trainer Rafita<\/EM> and ridden by tested veteran D. Anderson .\u00a0 A stakes winner on the grass at 2 , he saw a brief dirt career before being switched back to turf this season .\u00a0 He has had some difficulties this season in graded company but the distance today is one which he has won at this year .\u00a0 Stalking is his bag and he should stick to it today , leave the pace alone and victory can be in your grasp . <\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 9 at\u00a0 8 \/ 1 is the Yunkai<\/EM> trained Irish bred Dancing Master (IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Peintre Celebre (IRE) x Shirley Heights (GB) x Vice Regent\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by winning veteran M. Reveiz .\u00a0 Being ranked # 69 in the classic turf division began with a very promising 2 yo campaign followed by hard work as a freshman .\u00a0 Four wins this season including 2 of his last 3 starts , he’s coming on late .\u00a0 His last win at this distance came by week 2979 on good turf in The Bald Ho Bonanza<\/U> -Stk in\u00a0 1:49:2\/5\u00a0 97 SP .\u00a0 He has busted out a triple digit effort over same distance yielding turf conditions this year for a career high 102 SP in\u00a0 1:48:3\/5 week 2923 .\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 10 is the second co-favorite and # 3 ranked Classic dirt 3 yo\u00a0 Skills in Magic<\/STRONG>\u00a0 5 \/ 1\u00a0 (\u00a0Denon x\u00a0Sadler’s Wells x Key to the Mint\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by rookie sensation R . Logan and trained by Peeps9<\/EM> .\u00a0 A winner first asking , this colt won 4 of his 8 juvenile starts including 3 stakes victories .\u00a0 He gained G1 glory earlier this year and has been on a roll with 4 wins , 2 of those in G1 company .\u00a0 His last start at this distance came week 2797 and resulted in a 2nd place finish\u00a0 91 SP in another G1 race .\u00a0 His last win came by way of this very same track week 2951 in the Big Red Stakes<\/U> -G1 over 10 furlongs coming from waaayyy back and winning by 2 lengths in 2:01:3\/5\u00a0 105 SP .\u00a0 He may wan’t to be a bit closer to the pace today with all the speed here or make an earlier move than normal to make another trip to the winners circle .\u00a0 In any case we will see this colt in the Breeders Bowl more likely than not .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 11 is Isle of Revenge<\/STRONG>\u00a0 22 \/ 1\u00a0(\u00a0Strong Hope x Nureyev x Nodouble\u00a0)\u00a0 representing the stables of trainer Braylee<\/EM> with winning journeyman D. McCants in the irons .\u00a0 Winning first asking as a juvenile on dirt , the switch to turf brought on 3 wins in a row including stakes and graded victories in wire to wire trouncing’s .\u00a0 This season saw him get off to a really rough start in G1 company and hasn’t been the same since .. only lately seeming to break out of poor form .\u00a0 He’s ranked # 51 in the classic turf division and is looking to make a move in the standings .\u00a0 With so much spoeed in this race it will be very interesting to see if he can put his nose to the front again and regain his wiring ways .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 12 at 14 \/ 1 is the Wolverine<\/EM> trained Barb’s Rosebud<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0A.P. Indy x\u00a0Sadler’s Wells x Buckaroo\u00a0)\u00a0 ridden by\u00a0classy journeyman\u00a0 F. Alford .\u00a0 Ranked # 65 in the Classic Turf division , this colt was unremarkable as a juvenile .\u00a0 He won first asking his freshman season and has been improving steadily .\u00a0 His last trip over this distance resulted in a 3rd place finish week 2867 in The Tilting That Bow Challenge<\/U> -Stk with an 89 SP effort .\u00a0 His most recent win came in week 2888 in North Carolina’s 10 furlong The Colonel Ton Special<\/U> -Stk in 2:03:1\/5\u00a0 96 Sp effort .\u00a0 Stalking .. Stalking … Stalking … a must do today .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In post 13 at 19 \/ 1 is the Irish bred Third Offer (IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 (\u00a0Generous (IRE) x Roll on Roberto x Rich Cream )\u00a0 representing trainer Bewitch<\/EM> and ridden by oldtimer S. Bigger .\u00a0 Ranked # 8 in Classic and # 18 in the Long Turf division this unassuming colt has been beating up his competiton across the pond and makes his American debut today .\u00a0 He had 3 wins as a juvenile including in Stakes company over 6 furlongs .\u00a0 He’s been on fire as a freshman winning 5 of 8 including a G1 victory week 2797 over 9 furlongs 1:50:flat\u00a0in the All Your Base Are Belong to Us Cup<\/U> -G1 .. forgive the translation LOL .\u00a0 His last start was a wire to wire victory over a 10 furlong course week 2972 in The Abberley Bonanza<\/U> -Stk\u00a0 2:02:4\/5 and a 98 SP effort .\u00a0 This colt can stalk or lead , versatility is always a plus . Today i would stalk and make a move prior to the 3rd call to challenge late .<\/DIV>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On the outside in post 14 is Pedro’s Rainbow (IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0 7 \/ 1 ( Scenic (IRE) x Rainbow Quest x Pappa Riccio\u00a0 )\u00a0 representing Pedro1975<\/EM> with rookie G. Lauer aboard .\u00a0 Ranked # 57 in the Classic and 104 in the Long turf divisions , this colt is regarded as a legitimate threat .\u00a0 Splitting dirt and turf starts as a juvenile , he preferred the grass and came out gunning freshman season with 2 wins in a row .\u00a0 He’s won 3 of his last 4 and is making his graded company debut today .\u00a0 His last win over this distance came by a week 2951 romp\u00a0in California winning by 2 in\u00a0 1:48:3\/5\u00a0 102 SP .\u00a0 He likes to stalk and remaining there will put him with the big boys at the final turn .<\/DIV>
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