{"id":31769,"date":"2015-08-27T21:50:42","date_gmt":"2015-08-28T01:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=31769"},"modified":"2015-08-27T20:51:38","modified_gmt":"2015-08-28T00:51:38","slug":"the-seventh-sim-bracket-challenge-boasts-a-top-prize-of-ten-thousand-credits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=31769","title":{"rendered":"The Seventh Sim Bracket Challenge Boasts A Top Prize Of Ten Thousand Credits"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sim Bracket Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ireland (IRE) | August 29, 2015 | 12:50 PM EST | Maiden Allowance<\/strong>
\n $50,600, 2000 & 10000 Credits | 3-Year-Olds | First Time Starters | 8 Furlongs | Firm Turf<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a contest hosted by the generous Smokeglack, where the faster winner of the two divisions will win 10,000 credits (with the slower winner getting 2,000). Forty<\/del> Thirty-eight entrants, two divisions, three year old first time starters, 10,000 credits up for grabs, let\u2019s do this!<\/p>\n

Division A (the Ace Of Spades Division):<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 1a \u00a0 <\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>HENLOPEN CADET<\/strong><\/span> is by CAPE CROSS<\/span>, a capable sire with an 82% winner rate, but 32% currently this year adding DANZIG<\/span> to his 5x chart. His dam-sire is the good DYNAFORMER<\/span>, ranked 25 in the DS ratings and used quite possibly the best sire ever, NORTHER DANCER<\/span> as a DDS. This makes for a strong turf router and this horse has a good chance too. So far, a great competition. This is Cadet<\/span>\u2019s entry. He\u2019s 13-1.<\/p>\n

|\u00a0 2a\u00a0 |<\/strong><\/span>CHAPARRAL HANOVER<\/strong><\/span> is my own entrant, and the first time I\u2019m writing about one of my own horses. I used a S\/DS combo that worked for me recently, and am hoping it will work again. I started with HIGH CHAPARRAL<\/span>, a sire which has done well twice for me so far, and has a 81% winners rate adding SADLER\u2019S WELLS<\/span> and KRIS<\/span> to this colt\u2019s lineage. His dam-sire is RAHY<\/span>, who is capable and good with turf routers, and I\u2019m hoping he can help me out again, also giving a BLUSHING GROOM<\/span> bloodline. I used DANSILI<\/span> for a DDS who is another great turf sire and I think he can help out this breeding, also adding DANEHILL<\/span> and DANZIG<\/span>. I know this one isn\u2019t stellar, but he has a good chance. He\u2019s 22-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 3a \u00a0<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0 C\u2019MERE STAY<\/span><\/strong> is by STAY GOLD<\/span>, who shows a 70% winners from starters rate all-time but a much lower 38% this year. He\u2019s a turf router by SUNDAY SILENCE. The dam-sire is EL PRADO<\/span>, who is scoring well as a DS- his winners-runners percentage is 81%, and is by SADLER\u2019S WELLS<\/span>. Finally the DDS of this filly is MILL REEF<\/span>, a stallion we\u2019ll see a lot as a DDS in this contest. This filly is Beisbol<\/span>\u2019s entrant and is 19-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 4a<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>DINO ZOFFY<\/strong><\/span> is of an interesting breed. By ZOFFANY<\/span> who is currently only 100 credits and a 27% yearly win rate but has DANSILI<\/span>, MACHIAVELLIAN<\/span> and MR. PROSPECTOR<\/span> with the DS of THEATRICAL<\/span> almost at 1000c who adds NUREYEV<\/span> and NORTHERN DANCER<\/span>. KRIS<\/span> is the DDS who is also at 100c for the DDS usage. This colt doesn\u2019t look like a chalk but definitely has potential and very few nicks. This is
\nKimugle<\/span>\u2019s entry and is the longest shot of 60-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 5a<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>GIGGLING GAL<\/strong><\/span> has an interesting mix of EXCELEBRATION<\/span>, LYPHARD<\/span> (DS) and DUBAWI<\/span> (DDS). EXCELEBRATION<\/span> has to offer a decent 46% winner rating this year as a third year sire. As a DS LYPHARD<\/span> has an 80% winners from runners percentage but also adds NORTHERN DANCER<\/span> in the third column. Finally DUBAWI<\/span> is the eighth ranked 2015 sire and should help in adding a little spice to the breeding. This is Handshobby<\/span>\u2019s bid and looks okay. This filly is 16-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 6a<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>EVERYDAY EDDIE<\/span><\/strong> is no everyday horse. His sire is GALILEO<\/span>, who has been fantastic up until now. He is having a slow start in 2015 at a 35% winner percentage, but does add a few great stallions in SADLER\u2019S WELLS, NORTHERN DANCER<\/span> and MR. PROSPECTOR<\/span>. The dam-sire slot gives him a Rasmussen Factor in SPECIAL (4Sx5D) (correct me if I\u2019m wrong) and that DS is KINGMAMBO<\/span>. An 89% winner rate as a dam-sire and again adds more great horses (along with several nicks) including RAISE A NATIVE<\/span> and NUREYEV<\/span> (not including the nicked sires). As a DDS Russrob<\/span> has chosen DANEHILL<\/span>, which strengthens the turf breeding and looks good on paper, as well as adding DANZIG<\/span> to the lineage. He\u2019s 9-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 7a<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>MEZTLI VABEE<\/span><\/strong> is by SAVABEEL<\/span> who has a 41% rate this year- not the best of all entrants but still okay. More importantly his bloodline includes ZABEEL<\/span>, who was a fantastic Sim sire in his day. In the dam-sire category this filly gets LYPHARD<\/span>, a good DS with an 80% winner from starter rating, and also gives him a closer NORTHERN DANCER<\/span> relation. Finally, MILL REEF<\/span> completes this filly, who was a good horse and is another turf router. This one could be a surprise if he wins at 14-1 for Daniel<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 8a<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>DUBAI ODDYSEY<\/span><\/strong> is another colt by HIGH CHAPARRAL<\/span>. He adds a few good bloodlines and his starters win at a 81% clip all-time. As a dam-sire Gcliffo<\/span> adds DUBAI MILLENIUM<\/span>, adding a little more turf and distance, also offering SEEKING THE GOLD<\/span> and a 79% progeny winning rate as a DS. IRISH RIVER<\/span> is the dam-dam-sire who is still a nice horse and again adds more grass potential. Another good entry, he\u2019s 23-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 9a<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>OUR WAY OR DUBAWI<\/span><\/strong> is quite obviously by DUBAWI<\/span>, a great sire who is ranked eighth this year despite his 46% winners rate. For a dam-sire, Steve555<\/span> uses DANEHILL<\/span>, a very good horse with a good percentage, and adds several good horses to the blood including DANZIG<\/span> and BUCKPASSER<\/span>. A great completion to the breeding is KINGMAMBO<\/span>, who needs no introduction. This horse is looking good, and he\u2019s 9-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 10a<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>ORFEVRERIE<\/strong> <\/span>is by ORFEVRE<\/span>, a second-year sire who has 23 winners from 62 runners this year (37%) and is only 117 credits at the moment but does give SUNDAY SILENCE to his roots. As a dam-sire Elenalag<\/span> chooses the strong DUBAI MILLENNIUM<\/span>, who a 79% winner rate as a dam-sire, and adds NORTHERN DANCER<\/span>. MR. PROSPECTOR<\/span> and SEEKING THE GOLD<\/span> to his colt\u2019s DNA. For a DDS he uses CAERLEON<\/span>, giving a little more turf route ability, and has NIJINSKY 2ND<\/span> as his sire. A strong competitor and is 18-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 11a<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>LUCKY KASH<\/strong><\/span> is the second GALILEO<\/span> entrant of this contest. His breeding looks great on paper, and if GALILEO<\/span> can hold up to his past glories than this is yet another youngster with a shot at the prize. That sire also adds SADLER\u2019S WELLS<\/span> and MISWAKI<\/span> His dam-sire, A.P. INDY<\/span> is one of the best in Sim (and reality for that matter) history. His 89% winners-starters rating is superb but this stallion does have a better likeness to dirt. A. P. INDY<\/span> also adds SEATTLE SLEW<\/span> and SECRETARIAT<\/span> to the pot. As a DDS Kashbarn<\/span> chose ROBERTO<\/span>, who was one of the most popular sires in his time. He was extremely successful and even contains the also popular HAIL TO REASON<\/span>. This colt looks great as well at odds of 9-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 12a<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>TRUST THE PROCESS<\/span><\/strong> is definitely one of the favourites in this contest. By the leading 2015 sire GIANT\u2019S CAUSEWAY<\/span> who gives STORM CAT, RAHY, BLUSHIG GROOM<\/span> and the great mare MARIAH\u2019S STORM<\/span>. He uses the sixth rank dam-sire SADLER\u2019S WELLS<\/span> who adds NORTHERN DANCER<\/span> and BOLD REASON<\/span> to his lineage, and using the capable MILL REEF<\/span> as a dam-dam-sire, he gives Psyduck<\/span> a great chance to recoup the cost of this horse and possibly more. Foaled in Kentucky he\u2019s a ridiculous 10-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 13a<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>STREETSCAPE<\/strong><\/span> is a good entry and actually has a 5Sx4D Rasmussen Factor with NATALMA<\/span> I believe. By STREET CRY<\/span>, the top ranked sire of 2014 with an overall 92% winners from starters percentage, this horse actually seems to be more suited for dirt, as we look at the dam-sire of DANZIG<\/span> who was himself a dirt horse, but still a great horse and still makes this a fantastic filly. Lastly her DDS is SADLER\u2019S WELLS<\/span>, a great turf horse, but I still think this one would have a natural aptitude for dirt running. If Tenpoint\u2019<\/span>s turf training has paid off, this one could be dangerous and is 9-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 14a\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>THE AXE FELL<\/strong><\/span> has one of the deadliest S\/DS combos in the Sim currently. Another favourite by GIANT\u2019S CAUSEWAY<\/span> with top dam-sire KINGMAMBO<\/span> (adding MR. PROSPECTOR<\/span>, great mare MIESQUE<\/span>, and NUREYEV<\/span>), and has the talented dam-dam sire DANZIG<\/span> adding the third NORTHERN DANCER nick. This colt certainly cost a small fortune and gives Masterm<\/span> a great shot at 10000 credits which may not even cover the cost of this horse. Nevertheless this is another fierce competitor and a favourite at 9-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span> 15a<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>I MUST BE LONELY<\/strong><\/span> is by one of the most popular sires in the challenge HIGH CHAPARRAL<\/span>, whose horses are winners 81% of the time. The DS is ZABEEL<\/span> and around three quarters of his fillies\u2019 foals are winners. He\u2019s got the NUREYEV<\/span> bloodline and is a good turf horse. The DDS is DANEHILL<\/span>, a very good horse and sire, who helps out any breeding. The filly is 15-1 and is Liam<\/span>\u2019s bid for the prize.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 16a<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>GENETICALLY GIFTED<\/span><\/strong> is Summerset\u2019<\/span>s entry, and is name is true to an extent. By LEMON DROP KID<\/span>, a sire with a 40% winners rate this year, he injects all sorts of great sires into this filly\u2019s ancestry including KINGMAMBO<\/span>, SEATTLE SLEW<\/span> and BOLD REASONING<\/span>, among others. Her dam-sire of DANEHILL<\/span> (which is still a great horse and sire on his own) adds even more great stallions such as DANZIG<\/span> and NORTHERN DANCER<\/span>. Finally her DDS of DYNAFORMER<\/span> gives her more talent and liking to grass. This one\u2019s sire isn\u2019t the best of the bunch but if he works out, this is yet another good horse. She\u2019s 11-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 17a<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>JULIE VENDREDI<\/span><\/strong> represents one of the nine fillies in the race (half and half, actually), and has another good breeding. By DANEHILL<\/span> DANCER<\/span> who has a good 78% winner percentage this year, and is a great sire all around. In the dam-sire slot we have MISWAKI<\/span>, the 33rd ranked DS, but is more than capable and adds MR. PROSPECTOR and BUCKPASSER<\/span>. Another good turf router and has an 82% winning rate as a DS, he strengths this mix. Newmarket<\/span> uses BLUSHING GROOM<\/span> to complete his breeding who was a great horse, and who compliments this horse even more. His odds are 13-1 and, he\u2019s certainly up there with the rest.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 18a<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>THAT\u2019S CHOICE AS<\/span><\/strong> is fueled by popular stallion REDOUTE\u2019S CHOICE<\/span> who has a 43% winners from starters percentage this year as I\u2019m writing this, which isn\u2019t too bad. He also puts DANEHILL<\/span> and NIJINSKY 2ND<\/span> into the bloodline. As a DS, Rharfo<\/span> chooses the top ranked sire in Sim history- MONSUN<\/span>. His 75% foal winning rate (DS) is nothing to sneeze at and is another good turf router. He adds very popular German sire KONIGSSTUHL<\/span> and is a great horse. As a DDS we have MINESHAFT<\/span>, a great all-around horse and horse of the year 2003. He also adds A. P. INDY<\/span> and MR. PROSPECTOR<\/span> into the bloodstream. This is another horse with a great chance at 13-1.<\/p>\n

Two entries were not fulfilled.<\/p>\n

To be honest, you can probably just roll an 18-sided die and come up with the winner, by here are my Division A selections.
\nMY SELECTIONS:
\n1-\u00a0\u00a0 14a \u00a0<\/span> THE AXE FELL<\/span>
\n2-\u00a0\u00a0 12a \u00a0<\/span> TRUST THE PROCESS<\/span>
\n3-\u00a0\u00a0 13a \u00a0<\/span> STREETSCAPE<\/span><\/p>\n

Division B (Ace Of Diamonds Division):<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 1b<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>HICKORY HOLLOW<\/strong><\/span> is by top sophomore sire DAWN APPROACH<\/span> who has an average 51% W\/S (I\u2019ll abbreviate winners from starters percentage like this from now on) rate in 2015. CAERLEON<\/span> is a good turf sire and has a good 80% W\/S percentage as a dam\u2019s sire and has the NIJINSKY<\/span> 2ND<\/span> pedigree in his veins. The dam-dam-sire is the GOAT, SECRETARIAT<\/span>, and he was a good broodmare sire, so the hypothetical dam\u2019s dam should be hypothetically good. This one has a fairly risky breeding, but it\u2019ll pay dividends if it works. This one races for Lenny<\/span> and is 13-1.<\/p>\n

|\u00a0 2b\u00a0 |<\/strong> THE GOLDEN ROAD<\/strong><\/span> looks good with second ranked sire OASIS DREAM<\/span> as the father, with a 2015 winners percentage of 61%. This one should have some speed as his sire favoured the sprint distance. Again we see SEEKING THE GOLD<\/span> as the dam-sire, who again adds a good percentage on winners from runners. He adds some distance to the colt, while the DDS STORM CAT<\/span> adds even more speed to the breeding. Looks like a strong colt, if the animal has the stamina for Pointblank<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>3b<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>FOR DA SMOKE<\/span><\/strong> is racing for Desertdog<\/span> and is sired by DEHERE<\/span>, a solid sire with solid stats including a 65% winners from starters percentage so far, and has DEPUTY MINISTER<\/span> as her sire. The dam-sire of this filly is ZABEEL<\/span>, who was very good in his day, and still does fairly well as a DS. Finally, the DDS is FASTNET ROCK<\/span>, a sire who has been good recently. She\u2019s got a dirt-favouring sire, but her breeding is good if this filly turns out to like the grass.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 4b<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>HIGHONMAMBOSREEF<\/span><\/strong> is not only a spectacular name, he also looks like a fierce competitor. By good three-year-old sire HIGH<\/span> CHAPARRAL<\/span>, with an 81% W\/S rate he\u2019s backed up with legendary stud KINGMAMBO<\/span> for dam-sire services, with an 89% W\/S as a dam-sire. The strong MILL REEF<\/span> is the DDS and helps this breeding. Not only do I feel sorry for the announcer, I think this one could take down the field. It\u2019s Bbt\u2019<\/span>s entry and he\u2019s 12-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 5b \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>GILA MONSTER<\/span><\/strong> is Roys<\/span>\u2019 entrant. This colt is ironically bred by his Bird stable and is sired by RAVEN\u2019S PASS<\/span>. He\u2019s a moderately young stallion with an overall 83% winners from starters rate. Another turf router, he hasn\u2019t been brilliant this year so far, but he\u2019s got ELUSIVE<\/span> QUALITY<\/span> as his sire. For the dam-sire Roys chose DANEHILL DANCER<\/span> who has a 79% on winners from starters which is quality. For the dam-dam-sire is AWESOME AGAIN<\/span>, an aging but still prominent sire, and despite his dirt roots, I think his talent should help this colt. His sire isn\u2019t the absolute best, but this entry has definite potential. He\u2019s 17-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 6b<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>WEST SIDE KID<\/span><\/strong> is the contest owner\u2019s own bid. While he said that he won\u2019t be taking the credits if he wins, let\u2019s review his horse. By STREET CRY<\/span>, the best sire of 2014, he\u2019s still available for three year old breeding after his passing in September last year. He\u2019s a very strong sire and adds the MACHIAVELLIAN<\/span> bloodline. In adding NUREYEV<\/span> as the dam-sire, Smoke added a Rasmussen Factor (4Dx5S) of NATALMA<\/span>. NUREYEV<\/span> also obviously adds NORTHERN DANCER<\/span> into the blood. The dam-dam-sire is super-sire GIANT\u2019S CAUSEWAY<\/span>, who is a good turf runner and adds STORM CAT, MARIAH\u2019S STORM<\/span>, and RAHY<\/span>. This is an overall excellent breeding, and Smoke<\/span> might possibly win his own challenge. This entrant is 8-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 7b<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>OUTBACK OPALTON<\/span><\/strong> is by super-sire SEA THE STARS<\/span>, ranked third in the active sires list. That alone makes him one of the top entries, and made even better by the dam-sire SADLER\u2019S WELLS<\/span>, a great turf horse and amazing sire with an 85% W\/S percentage. For a DDS, BROAD BRUSH<\/span> was used, a top sire in his career and had a fantastic racing career. This should be another favourite and he\u2019s 8-1 for Tulloch<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 8b<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>PETE\u2019S CILLA<\/strong><\/span> is another by HIGH CHAPARRAL<\/span>, who has an 81% W\/S rating on average, and produces some nice grass racers. For the DS you\u2019ll find IRISH RIVER<\/span>, whose W\/S rate is 75%, better than as a sire, and is another good distance turf horse. Finally for the DDS is MAJESTIC LIGHT<\/span>, but simply looks to strengthen the turf aspect of the colt. This equine should be good on the lawn, and his breeding looks pretty good. Pekay<\/span>\u2019s bid is 27-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9b<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>CALVES PEN<\/span><\/strong> is Given<\/span>\u2019s entry, and he selects as his sire DANSILI<\/span>. This sire has had a 90%+ winners percentage since at least 2011, but currently has 55% this year. He\u2019s still very good at producing turf runners and with the addition of SADLER\u2019S WELLS<\/span> this colt should be even more potent. Finally as a DDS we have KRIS S.<\/span> who is very capable and strengthens this breeding. He\u2019s 8-1 and looks like one of the top contenders.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 10b<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>ESPRIT WELLS<\/span><\/strong> is another pretty interesting one. By BEL ESPRIT<\/span>, sire of the spectacular BLACK CAVIAR<\/span>, a mainly mixed sire but generally favours turf routers in the Sim and has a 73 W\/S rate overall, but only a 29% this year. Followed up with amazing grass sire SADLER\u2019S<\/span> WELLS,<\/span> this could make for a deadly combo and with the good addition of HABITAT<\/span> (the 43rd ranked DS), this one looks like feast or famine.He\u2019s 15-1 and is the entry for Quilly<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 11b\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>DARK NUMEROUS<\/span><\/strong> is a filly with a curious pedigree, starting with GOLD ALLURE<\/span> as the sire, with a less than stellar 42% W\/S digit. He\u2019s got some speed, and is backed up with distance from KAYF TARA<\/span> in the DS spot, with a 62% W\/S percent, and does have a SADLER\u2019S<\/span> WELLS<\/span> bloodline in him. The DDS is NUMEROUS<\/span>, adding a little more speed and the good MR. PROSPECTOR<\/span> bloodline. I\u2019m not sure about this filly, but she has a few good bloodlines and this breeding could pay off. Lightng99<\/span> owns this filly at 56-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 12b<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>UNREDOUTABLE<\/span><\/strong> is obviously by REDOUTE\u2019S CHOICE<\/span>, a popular sire with an 84% winners from starters percentage while he does have a smaller 44% rating this year. Jacklad<\/span> uses the great SEEKING THE GOLD<\/span>, who has an 89% winning progeny rate and is good for distance. With the addition of NIJINSKY 2ND<\/span>, a Rasmussen factor of 5Sx5D has been created with NATALMA<\/span>, however it also creates many more nicks. This horse looks like yet another worthy contender, and he\u2019s 8-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 13b<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>ROCKY RAINBOW<\/strong><\/span> is by FASTNET ROCK<\/span>, where his starters are winning at a 44% clip this season, with most of them being turf sprinters. He\u2019s by DANEHILL<\/span>, a fantastic stud, and is complimented by RAINBOW QUEST<\/span>, a distance turf runner, and has a W\/S percent of 78% and makes quite a few turf route runners as well. ROBELLINO<\/span> (by ROBERTO<\/span>) who produced mostly turf routers until 2005 when he was pensioned, and I think helps this breeding a little. Another good one, this is Dhret<\/span>\u2019s runner.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 14b<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>TURF TORNADO<\/span> <\/strong>is looking like one of the top competitors. By very prominent sire SEA THE STARS<\/span>, this horse has high expectations off the bat, and the name alone should be enough information. The dam-sire only heightens expectations- MONSUN<\/span>. The great German horse mixes the excellent sire KONIGSSTUHL<\/span> with MISWAKI<\/span> and CAPE CROSS<\/span>. A very potent mix, finished with the strong THEATRICAL<\/span>, he was a great horse and adds NUREYEV<\/span>. A definite favourite at 13-1 for Padrebri<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 15b\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>HI IQ<\/strong><\/span> is by third year sire IQBAAL<\/span>. He\u2019s got four winners from twelve starters this year and a 60% winners from starters percentage all-time. His sire is MEDAGLIA D\u2019ORO<\/span> and has STORM CAT<\/span> in him too. Lindsypark<\/span> uses DANEHILL DANCER<\/span> for the DS, who is more than capable, and also gives this filly a bit of the DANEHILL<\/span> bloodline. Finally, the DDS is OASIS DREAM<\/span>, the second ranked sire of 2015. This adds a little speed and also some DANZIG<\/span> and MILL REEF<\/span>. This isn\u2019t one of the best this contest has to offer, but he still has a shot. I\u2019m interested to see what she can do and she’s 27-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 16b<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>RHYTHMICALLY<\/strong><\/span> is by TEOFILO<\/span>, who winners from starters rate is a good 82%, and Canyongate<\/span> hopes he can get one first time out. TEOFILO only has 31% this year but has GALILEO, DANEHILL<\/span> and the dam FAIRY BRIDGE<\/span>. For a DS we have DANEHILL DANCER<\/span>, and I similarly covered him for GILA MONSTER<\/span>, and I don\u2019t wish to be more repetitive as I am being already. A great way to cap off a breeding, we have KINGMAMBO<\/span>, a legendary sire in sim history and strengthens any breeding in any position. This could be a good one but it\u2019s up to how TEOFILO<\/span> did- the rest is great. This filly is 10-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 17b<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>GETTING IN DEEP<\/span><\/strong> as you may have guessed by the name was sired by DEEP IMPACT<\/span>, a reputable stallion with the SUNDAY<\/span> SILENCE<\/span> bloodline and an overall 88% S\/W percentage with a 44% this year. The dam-sire is MACHIAVELLIAN<\/span>, a good sire and good turf runner, and boasts an 81% W\/S rate as a dam-sire. Finally the DDS is the great NORTHERN DANCER<\/span>, who needs no introduction and caps off a turf horse nicely. This colt tries to get Desperado<\/span> the cash, and looks okay at 12-1.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 18b<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>DESTINATION FIRST<\/span><\/strong> is Crandy<\/span>\u2019s entrant, and is by CAPE CROSS<\/span>, an elderly but still capable sire. He only has 32% winners this year, but he could certainly have produced a good foal here. The dam-sire is DUBAI DESTINATION<\/span> who sports an above averge 65% winners from starters rate as a dam-sire, and I think he compliments this breeding. He also adds KINGMAMBO<\/span> and his bloodline. Lastly, the dam\u2019s dam-sire is NUREYEV<\/span>, who does create a 3Dx5D nick of himself and 4Sx4D nick of NORTHERN DANCER<\/span>. Nevertheless he is a great racehorse and I think does good for this colt. This is another good one and can be the winner at a huge 33-1.<\/p>\n

(Two entries not entered).<\/p>\n

Again, you can probably just throw an 18-sided die, but here they are-
\nMY SELECTIONS:<\/span>
\n1-\u00a0 \u00a0 7b\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> OUTBACK OPALTON<\/span>
\n2-\u00a0\u00a0 14b<\/span> \u00a0<\/span> TURF TORNADO<\/span>
\n3-\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a06b \u00a0<\/span><\/span> WEST SIDE KID<\/span><\/p>\n

MY CONTEST SELECTIONS<\/span><\/p>\n

Top Prize- THE AXE FELL<\/span>
\nSecond Prize- OUTBACK OPALTON<\/span><\/p>\n

I probably made a few mistakes and feel free to correct them, but please forgive me as I had to start writing on Tuesday to make sure I got this done. And yes I\u2019m aware this isn\u2019t how the 1\/1a-2\/2b-3\/3c system works but I thought it was a good idea. Good luck all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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