{"id":3149,"date":"2006-10-13T19:36:50","date_gmt":"2006-10-13T19:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3149"},"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=3149","title":{"rendered":"Otto History, K’s Joan Bach eye Three Smokestacks(G1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kentucky<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0 It’s the final Breeders Bowl Distaff trail prep for fillies and mares, three years old and upwards in the\u00a0Grade 1 $500,000 Three Smokestacks Stakes<\/EM>.\u00a0 As an annual pinnacle event here at the Bluegrass racetrack, the Three Smokestacks<\/EM> traditionally boasts solid fields of the very best distaffers.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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This year’s no exception too — what a wonderful group of gals await the bugler’s call!\u00a0\u00a0 We’ve got the exciting late-bloomer Otto History<\/STRONG> and the thoroughly professional K’s Joan Bach<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Versatile Empire Reef<\/STRONG>\u00a0and red hot Bush Wins Again<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0 We’ve got a mix of milers\u00a0trying to get the extra furlong, sophomores testing their elders, and more.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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History Shaker,\u00a0Championship Maker<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
Fresh off of her head-turning victory in the million-dollar KY Horsemen Mint Julep Distaff(G1),<\/EM> Otto History<\/STRONG> (6\/1) spent a six-week breather here at the Bluegrass Racetrack.\u00a0\u00a0 Trainer Capsized has his Deputy Minister filly primed for another go at the BB’s 9f distance.\u00a0 The splendid pacesetter barely lost the Go For the Gold(G1) <\/EM>two back over 9f, but won at the Grade 2 level earlier this season.\u00a0 \u00a0 The 4YO makes just her 12th career start Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 Gorgeous SP#s and consistency comparable to K’s Joan Bach.\u00a0\u00a0 Will Capsized tell the jockey to not push ‘History this time out in preparation for the BB or will she have more than enough to bag her\u00a04th G1 of the year?\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked #2, in the division, she’s a leading contender for Champion Older Mare honors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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K For Kentucky<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
K’s Joan Bach<\/STRONG> (5\/1) was a leading sophomore filly in 2005, earning the bulk of her $700k bankroll back then.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A year later and she’s still at the top of her game, though it’s\u00a0taken her most of 2006 to hit the big show.\u00a0\u00a0 The Forestry daughter\u00a0pretty much stayed in the listed ranks, winning race after race.\u00a0\u00a0 She sandwiched in a\u00a0couple of graded efforts before finally re-entering Grade 1 company LTO, missing by a heartbreaking half-length in the Superfilly(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 The closer ran a huge 108 SP#<\/STRONG> in that loss and most notably ran a 110 SP#<\/STRONG> over 9f this summer on Smackdown day.\u00a0\u00a0 An absolute sizzling filly for verdugote stable.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She’s got the form and the class, but can she catch Otto History in time at the wire?\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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California\u00a0Dreamin’<\/STRONG>\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
For the past 5 starts, Pleistocene Epoch<\/STRONG> (8\/1) called California her home.\u00a0\u00a0 Nextbonus’ Capote filly didn’t do too bad either there, winning the Vogue(G3) <\/EM>over 9f and earning cheques often.\u00a0\u00a0 The stalker finished 3rd LTO in the Del Webb Distaff(G3)<\/EM> over\u00a0a mile.\u00a0 Quite a lively chance here with her speed figures consistently in the 100s.\u00a0\u00a0 Well-suited to this distance.\u00a0\u00a0 As\u00a0good a chance as any for the prize if she can knock off the\u00a0flashier faves.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One to keep an eye on.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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When\u00a0In Kentucky, Do As The Kentuckians Do<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV><\/DIV>
Glorious career for lenny’s Empire Reef<\/STRONG> (8\/1), one of the leading ’05 sophomore fillies.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s a versatile gal over both surfaces, winning the Cedora D(G1) <\/EM>three starts ago over 9.5f on the grass.\u00a0\u00a0 Speedster daughter of\u00a0Empire Maker figures to give Otto History a run for her money.\u00a0\u00a0 Placed earlier this season at this distance on the dirt.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Classy gal with over $1.8 million in the bank.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She got passed late LTO in the Superfilly(G1),<\/EM> but perhaps that was due to the short 8.5f.\u00a0\u00a0 A furlong more this time around\u00a0might be just the ticket.\u00a0\u00a0 What a year it would be for the 4YO filly if she could capture Grade 1s on both surfaces!\u00a0\u00a0 Tough\u00a0pacesetting assignment though if she winds up duking it out with Otto History.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Possible if the favorite\u00a0lets ‘Reef handle the pace.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Hit The Tip Jar<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
Cooldude stretches out Jarabe Tapatio<\/STRONG> (9\/1) from\u00a0Monster Mile<\/EM> speciality.\u00a0\u00a0 The El Prado(IRE) daughter has been on a roll of late, winning 4 of her last 6.\u00a0\u00a0 She ran pretty even-steven though when stepping up to graded company LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4YO makes her 25th call to the post.\u00a0\u00a0 No reason to suspect that she won’t take to the extra furlong and her SP#s over the mile warrant inclusion here.\u00a0\u00a0 I agree with this entry, but ‘Jarabe faces the very best over the distance in one swoop.\u00a0 Outsider but very interesting.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Triple\u00a0Dose O’ Class Uno:\u00a0\u00a0 Autumn Beauty<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
Fatattack’s Fall Classic<\/STRONG> (9\/1) appeared primed for a breakout score in the 9f\u00a0Rio Secco(G1)<\/EM> LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 Alas, the royal bred daughter of Deputy Minister had a ton of ground to make up from off pace.\u00a0\u00a0 She finished a strong 3rd though, six lengths behind winner Bush Wins Again.\u00a0\u00a0The multiple graded-placed 4YO filly keeps on knocking on the door.\u00a0\u00a0 She makes just her 14th career call to the post Saturday.\u00a0 Due for a win.\u00a0 Gets larger field\u00a0and\u00a0thus hopefully more candidates to push\u00a0speed up front.\u00a0\u00a0 Her name sure boasts the fall karma — loves the distance, but can she finally see her name in winner’s circle lights?\u00a0\u00a0 Great shot.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Triple\u00a0Dose O’ Class Dos:\u00a0\u00a0 Miler Plus?<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
Tabasco Cat daughter Classic<\/STRONG> (10\/1)\u00a0tries\u00a0n extra furlong.\u00a0\u00a0 Sunkitten’s miler specialist won the Boquet o’ Daisies(G3<\/EM>) and placed a few times in miler Grade 1s this season.\u00a0 She\u00a0had a tons of ground to make up in Otto History’s KY Horsemen Mint Julep Distaff(G1),\u00a0<\/EM>finishing an eye-catching 3rd.\u00a0\u00a0 Unfortunately, the #11 ranked\u00a04YO suffered a disastrous trip in the Superfilly(G1),<\/EM>\u00a0struggling home well-beaten in her 2nd attempt of the year beyond an even mile.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gorgeous gal\u00a0joins the off pace group in search of\u00a0speed up front.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Her pedigree sure indicates that 9f won’t\u00a0be a problem, but who knows?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In her 20th career start, definite possibility if she can handle the distance.\u00a0\u00a0 Certainly has the SP#s.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Triple\u00a0Dose O’ Class Tres:\u00a0 Little Lassie<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
It took a little while for sophomore\u00a0<\/FONT>Classic Jacklad<\/STRONG> (32\/1) to finally break her maiden in her 4th career start.\u00a0\u00a0 But\u00a0trainer jacklad’s\u00a0lassie was bound for black type company in a hurry afterwards, bagging her first stakes race two starts later.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 By Sahkee, ‘Classic J dominated that level before finishing 3rd versus her age group at in a Grade 1 this summer.\u00a0\u00a0 Most of those races were over 10f or thereabouts.\u00a0\u00a0 She didn’t get a good trip in the Birmingham(G1)<\/EM>\u00a0over 10f, but recovered nicely with a placing in the Little Evil Sophomore(G3-8.5f) <\/EM>LTO.\u00a0\u00a0That effort was her 1st 100 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 As the longest shot on the board, ‘Classic J needs some help — she’s got to bring her best effort-to-date this Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 She also displays a bit\u00a0of speed and faces\u00a0Otto History and Empire Reef in that department.\u00a0\u00a0 Could apply pressure and that\u00a0bodes well for the closers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Might be a bit in over her head, but should run her race.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Tiz A Winner, Mr. President!<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
What a tremendous victory for waremblem stable when their Bus<\/STRONG><\/FONT>h Wins Again<\/STRONG> (10\/1) won the Rio Secco(G1)<\/EM> with a 110 SP#<\/STRONG>!\u00a0\u00a0 The Tiznow 4YO went off as a mild $8.00 longshot, but wow!\u00a0\u00a0 A huge stalker-style score for the filly who was fresh as can be off of a victory\u00a0in a Grade 3 mile event.\u00a0\u00a0 She had been struggling prior over the summer, trying turf, listed level dirt stakes, and of course suffered a lousy debacle on Smackdown Day.\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t know if it was a one-shot deal in that surpemely swift Rio Secco<\/EM> though.\u00a0 This fily has to prove that she’s got the consistency akin to the favorites.\u00a0 If so, watch out!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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She’s A Runaway<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
Super stables sends out an entry here in Ran Away<\/STRONG> (20\/1).\u00a0\u00a0 Sadler’s Wells sophomore won the Denny Tario Oaks(G2) <\/EM>a ways back versus her age group over\u00a09f.\u00a0\u00a0Closer threw a couple 5th places over 10f\u00a0classy company bwefore\u00a0cutting back to mile LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 The result worked wonders with Ran Away flying down the stretch to fall short a scant length in the East Coast Mile(G3-8f<\/EM>).\u00a0\u00a0It was a big 104 SP# too.\u00a0\u00a0 Gotta hand it to the supers — they sure know their stuff.\u00a0 I agree with this entry — this filly’s ready for the G1 level *and* definitely over favored 9f trip.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Very, very, VERY interesting.\u00a0\u00a0 Dark horse.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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My Ol’ Bluegrass Home<\/STRONG> <\/FONT><\/DIV>
This year’s Bluegrass Oaks(G1)<\/EM> runner-up Casa Bonita<\/STRONG> (18\/1) breaks from the 14-hole.\u00a0\u00a0 Ravencard’s Forestry\u00a0sophomore hasn<\/FONT>‘t won in a long spell, but pays her dues hitting the board at her division’s topmost level.\u00a0\u00a0 She was 2nd in the Sister Hen(G1)<\/EM> over this distance earlier this summer.\u00a0\u00a0 Closer finished a fast 2nd\u00a0around 8.5 panels LTO, recording her first 100+SP# since the Bluegrass Oaks<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0Still eligible for a NW4L, but merits respect, ranked 6th in her division.\u00a0\u00a0 Will get the pace up front… could that be what she’s lacked all season long?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Dixie Flower Power<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
Black Middle Flower(G1)<\/EM> runner-up Dixieland Deputy <\/STRONG>(14\/1) has a big shot if she can step up her SP#s.\u00a0\u00a0 Lurch’s Dixieland\u00a0Band sophomore placed twice versus her age group around 10 panels in the Birmingham(G1)<\/EM>\u00a0and Players Club(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Absolutey top-level company kept by this gal all season — she debuted\u00a0versus older mares LTO in the East Coast Mile(G3).\u00a0\u00a0 It was a rallying 5th-place trip over 8f for ‘Dixie.\u00a0\u00a0 She comes from way back in the pack, but can also sit about midpack or so.\u00a0\u00a0 Blossoming and well-suited to the 9f distance, though I like her better over 10f.\u00a0\u00a0Needs to\u00a0better her current 101 SP#<\/STRONG> ceiling.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I think she’s in form<\/EM> and well worth a longshot play, though I like Ran Away better.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Enticing!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/DIV>
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Dreaming Of The Big Show\u00a0<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
Kyladar4a’s I Dream Of Debbie<\/STRONG> (12\/1) rides a two-race win streak into Saturday’s contest.\u00a0\u00a0 Chief Seattle 4YO scored in both races around 10f and placed in a Grade 3 over 9.5f earlier this season.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lower 100 SP#s, but certainly has the form to capture this race.\u00a0\u00a0 Has to prove she belongs.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flashes some speed but can also sit behind the pace.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Faces tougher challengers for pacesetter honors Saturday.\u00a0 Difficult assignment, but not without a shot for some money.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Santa On His Way?<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV>
Sam812218’s Donner <\/STRONG>(13\/1) pretty much stays the marathons.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The $1.5-million earner began the season well enough, taking an 11f Grade 2.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s been winless since though, competing in the Equinics<\/EM> and\u00a0Sand Castle Festival<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In the latter, the 4YO filly ambitiously competed versus males in the $6-million Classic<\/EM>, finishing well up the track.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Thunder Gulch gal took a couple starts to recover.\u00a0\u00a0 Recently, Donner\u00a0was last of 11 over a sloppy 8.5f\u00a0surface.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Not really in form then, but always merits respect with that bankroll and 9-for-27 lifetime record.\u00a0\u00a0 Will the real Donner we know and love show up?<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Snowchief’s Picks<\/U>:<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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I love this field!\u00a0\u00a0 Tremendous group and I really can’t seperate most of these.\u00a0 Very classy Grade 1 group.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Otto\u00a0History and Empire Reef\u00a0might get into a duel, opening it up bigtime for the closers.\u00a0\u00a0 I’m gonna go with the favorite K’s Joan Bach on 3 weeks rest to rally for the win.\u00a0\u00a0 Fall Classic should be there near the wire too.\u00a0\u00a0 Also the supers’ Ran Away as a excellent longshot.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 K’s Joan Bach<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0\u00a0 Ran Away<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Show:\u00a0\u00a0 Fall Classic<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Good luck to all.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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