{"id":33957,"date":"2015-12-18T20:32:57","date_gmt":"2015-12-19T00:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=33957"},"modified":"2015-12-18T20:32:57","modified_gmt":"2015-12-19T00:32:57","slug":"group-2-grey-fox-draws-ten-to-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=33957","title":{"rendered":"Group 2 Grey Fox draws ten to Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Belgium (BEL) Sunday, December 20, 2015 — 2:30PM EST | Race ID : 1415264<\/span><\/strong>
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\nGREY\u00a0 FOX<\/strong> <\/span>
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\nGrade II \/ Group 2 – Purse : $375,000 – 3 Year Olds and Older\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\n13 Furlongs | ~2600 Meters | One Mile and Five Eighths\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Fast Dirt<\/span><\/strong>
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\nWe make our first visit to Belgium to bring you the Grey Fox,\u00a0 a group 2\u00a0 contest for three year olds and up on the dirt at ~2600 meters (or 13 furlongs stateside).\u00a0 A field of ten has been drawn,\u00a0 including a lone three year old and a sole lady taking on the guys.\u00a0 The mile dirt oval here near Brussels in the forest of Soignes in Groenendael should be rated as fast as the mild weather is forecast well into next week.\u00a0 After the race,\u00a0 there will be a trophy presentation and the victory celebrations should go well on into the evening for the winning connections.\u00a0 Let’s take a closer look at them in post position order and see how they compare. <\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0UNSURE<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 GER \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0beng \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0J Wilson \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a010\/1 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span>
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\nLeading the post parade is this speedy brown five year old,\u00a0 who seeks his fourth straight win making his first grade\/group effort of 2015.\u00a0 Last time over he ran off with a Local Championship listed stakes at 12 furlongs,\u00a0 cashing a 103 SP# in a wire to wire run.\u00a0 One before that,\u00a0 scratch bred Monsun mister (by Unbridled) easily won a restricted allowance at 12 panels,\u00a0 copping a 98 SP# leading from the start.\u00a0 In his prior try he took a restricted allowance,\u00a0 also at 12 furlongs,\u00a0 casting a 99 SP# while setting all the fractions.\u00a0 Runner from the beng<\/strong> racing group is in fine form,\u00a0 but will have to battle Impacta on the front end;\u00a0 could help to set up the deep closers. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0SPIRITUAL\u00a0 WISDOM<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0legionlurk \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0P Harzheim \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07\/1 <\/strong><\/span>
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\nOwner\/trainer legionlurk<\/strong> sends out a scratch bred Bodemeister buck (by Dubai Millenium) off a from-the-clouds win in a restricted allowance at 11 furlongs,\u00a0 snaring a 109 SP#.\u00a0 In his previous start,\u00a0 this bay four year old couldn’t gain on the leaders late when 4th in the G3 Sing-a-Long listed stakes at 10 panels behind Solemn Storm,\u00a0 snagging a 103 SP# moving from last of eleven.\u00a0 His prior outing was a never in it 9th in the Poker In The Back listed at 8.5 furlongs, posting a 103 SP# while last most of the way.\u00a0 Deep closer would benefit from the projected contested pace,\u00a0 could get up on top try. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0CLOUD\u00a0 FORMATION<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0chaos \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0T Brewer \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a013\/1 <\/strong><\/span>
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\nConsistent,\u00a0 lightly raced brown six year old makes just his tenth career start seeking a fourth straight triumph.\u00a0 Last out he got the money in the G2 The Hamburg Hall at 14 furlongs,\u00a0 nailing a 111 SP# with a strong middle move to the front.\u00a0 He won an open allowance with the same tactics one back of that,\u00a0 notching a 110 SP#.\u00a0 Son of Sky Mesa,\u00a0 out of the graded placed sim-mare Proformer (by Dynaformer) took the two mile The Comedy Central Marathon listed stakes in prior run,\u00a0 nabbing a 103 SP# running down the early leader.\u00a0 Chaos<\/strong> trainee has hit the board in every start;\u00a0 should sit a trip behind the dueling leaders and try to out jump the deep closers.<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0MINISTRY\u00a0 OF\u00a0 TEARS<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0bbaffert2 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0M Scott \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07\/2<\/strong><\/span>
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\nScratch bred Street Cry senor (by Deputy Minister) exits a fair 5th in a residency listed stakes at 10 panels,\u00a0 garnering a 110 SP# in a 18 horse field.\u00a0 Bay four year old wired the Mine Trader listed at 12 furlongs one before that,\u00a0 grabbing a 106 SP#.\u00a0 He closed well for 2nd one back of that in the Royalty Beer Belly listed at 11 furlongs,\u00a0 gaining a 109 SP# from mid-pack.\u00a0 Versatile runner from the bbafert2<\/strong> racing operation will probably be in the second flight trying to beat the deep closers to the punch;\u00a0 the handicapper likes his chances making him the 7\/2 second choice on the morning line. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0SOLEMN\u00a0 STORM<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0jaypeg99 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0T Loesch \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09\/1<\/strong> <\/span>
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\nAnother looking to extend a winning streak is our only three year old,\u00a0 a brown colt coming off a victory in the G3 Sing-a-Long Classic at 10 furlongs,\u00a0 banking a 109 SP# in his first run against older.\u00a0 Awesome Again sophomore,\u00a0 out of the G2 winning,\u00a0 million dollar earning sim-mare Stormshaft (by Mineshaft) won the Nickle Bag listed stakes,\u00a0 also at 10 panels,\u00a0 in previous outing,\u00a0 busting a 111 SP# from not far off the early leaders.\u00a0 He made his last try on the weeds in one prior,\u00a0 getting underway too late to impact the Toss The Dice listed at 8.5 furlongs,\u00a0 earning a 101 SP# from last of 13.\u00a0 Jaypeg99<\/strong> trainee seeks 3rd straight since returning to the dirt,\u00a0 but goes three furlongs further than he’s ever run;\u00a0 could surprise his elders again. <\/span>
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0GENEROUS\u00a0 THEA<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 IRE \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0fredjed\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0R Harzheim \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 8\/1<\/strong> <\/span>
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\nOur lone filly is this lovely bay four year old stretch runner,\u00a0 who came on for 4th last out in the G3 The Harry Potter at 10 furlongs against males,\u00a0 flipping a 106 SP#.\u00a0 One before that this Teofilo lady,\u00a0 out of the stakes placed sim-mare Generous Giant (by Generous) closed fast for 3rd in the G3 The Coney Island at 10.5 panels with her own kind,\u00a0 flinging a 103 SP#.\u00a0 Her previous start was a distant 10th in the G1 Vermillion Stakes at 12 furlongs,\u00a0 getting a 97 SP#.\u00a0 Runner from the fredjed<\/strong> stable has yet to recapture her excellent three year old form,\u00a0 could get lucky in a contested pace scenario.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>
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\nThe only G1 winner in the field may be getting a bit long in the tooth.\u00a0 Brown siz year old faded to 4th last time over in the G1 The Monster Mash at 14 furlongs after a three month layoff,\u00a0 lasting for a 105 SP# after setting the early fractions.\u00a0 One back of that this scratch bred Deep Impact dude (by Montjeu) easily wired an open allowance at this route,\u00a0 zipping a 105 SP#.\u00a0 In his prior outing he was distanced in the G2 The Baltimore Special at two miles,\u00a0 posting an 81 SP#.\u00a0 Makes just his second start in six months for owner\/trainer monologue<\/strong>;\u00a0 he is four for four at this distance;\u00a0 faces a battle on the front end,\u00a0 but could capture past glory on top try with an uncontested lead. <\/span>
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\nThe handicapper’s top choice is this scratch bred Frankel fella (by Storm Cat),\u00a0 who closed late for 7th in the G1 Breeders’ Bowl Classic at 10 furlongs,\u00a0 pegging a 110 SP# in a crowded field.\u00a0 One before that,\u00a0 bay four year old colt was a well beaten 11th in the G1 Jockey Guild Gold Cup,\u00a0 also at 10 furlongs,\u00a0 pasting a 105 SP# while never in contention.\u00a0 One back of that he flew down the straight for 2nd in the G1 Western Ocean CA Classic,\u00a0 also at 10 panels,\u00a0 popping a 111 SP# from well back in the pack.\u00a0 Wtas02<\/strong> trainee has been keeping top company of late;\u00a0 this is a much easier spot,\u00a0 deserving favorite on class drop.<\/span>
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\nSpeedster seeks his sixth straight victory after running off with an open allowance at 10 furlongs,\u00a0 snatching a much improved 106 SP# in a stalking trip.\u00a0 Scratch bred Montjeu mister (by Nijinsky 2nd),\u00a0 prompted the pace before taking over in the same conditions at the same trip in previous outing,\u00a0 snagging a 93 SP#.\u00a0 Bay five year old won a hot race allowance in try before that,\u00a0 snaring a 93 SP# with similar tactics.\u00a0 Should be right there with the rest of the speedsters early,\u00a0 but may find sticking around late a bit beyond his reach for owner\/trainer xledwith5<\/strong>. <\/span>
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\nProtecting the rear guard down the straight is this bay four year old colt,\u00a0 who just missed last out when 2nd in an open allowance at 14 furlongs on the weeds,\u00a0 notching a 101 SP# from just off the pace.\u00a0 Scratch bred Americain amateur (by El Gran Senor) closed from last of 12 for 5th in the G1 Coffeefields Cup at 12 panels on the green in one before that,\u00a0 knocking down a 104 SP#.\u00a0 He made his last dirt start one back of that in the Basque Doug listed stakes at this distance,\u00a0 nabbing a 105 SP# while closing for 2nd from last of seven.\u00a0 Runner from the bmr008<\/strong> racing barn could benefit from a projected early pace battle,\u00a0 but seems in a bit tough in this heat. \u00a0<\/span>
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\nThe selections squad is sunning itself in some undisclosed location,\u00a0 so I’ll wish everyone good luck,\u00a0 and may they all come home fast,\u00a0 safe and sound.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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