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\u00a0Stakes It\u2019s a tough call but I\u2019ll have to with the favorite Miracle To Me <\/B>to come out on top.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He clearly stands above the others in both speed and class and will more than likely dominate the others.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I\u2019d suggest a tri-key with him on top followed by \u00a0<\/SPAN>Jabbog <\/B>and <\/B> Maverick\u2019s Pick:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>1 \/ 3,5 \/ 3,5 PP 1\u00a0 <\/SPAN>3\/5 MIRACLE TO ME (DEPUTY MINISTER x ALYDAR x SECRETARIAT) Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>soulbleed<\/A><\/I> Our morning line favorite, Miracle To Me<\/B>, was riding a three race win streak which included two minor stake wins in both\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The PROJECT DANCE Challenge<\/A>-Stk and The RAHY CAT Cap<\/A>-Stk until the door was slammed shut on him in his last race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He looked really good going off at 7\/1 in the Breeders Bowl Uncard Marathon-G2 but finished a disappointing 6th<\/SUP>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, after spending most of his career at or around a mile he seemed to show that he really was suited for the long marathon races and might be a tough one to beat at 16 furlongs. \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>He seems to be the only one with superior speed and has the experience to back it up. The short field only adds to his chances but at 3\/5 it\u2019s a hard call to make considering the low return.\u00a0 <\/SPAN> PP 2\u00a0 <\/SPAN>2\/1 CASEY SLEW AVENGER(IRE) (CASEY TIBBS (IRE) x <\/SPAN> Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>vigilante<\/A> Making a return to the two mile distance, the sprinter Casey Slew Avenger(IRE) <\/B>hopes to show better than he did last year.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His one attempt at four turns was late last year when he pulled up and rated with a 50SR.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s really more of sprinter as he has been going 6-7 furlongs all year and you have to stop and wonder what would make trainer Vigilante <\/I>choose to go with the longest possible race?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His longest race of the year was two races back in the 8.5 furlong DelPenn BB Route — Owner Restricted<\/A>-Alw where he finished 10th<\/SUP> with a 88SR.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This is the first of two entries for The Avenger Barns and I would think that his entry might be as a pace setter save for the fact that the other entry, Avenger\u2019s Rhyme(IRE) <\/B>is also a sprinter.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Perhaps the short field and guaranteed money may have been the deciding factor. PP 3\u00a0 <\/SPAN>7\/2<\/SPAN> <\/P> JABBOG (WILD ZONE x PLUGGED NICKLE x LOMBARD(GER)) Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>bleumoon<\/A><\/I> Jabbog <\/SPAN><\/B>has probably a good a chance as anyone to challenge Miracle To Me <\/B>for the win. \u00a0<\/SPAN>As one of the few true two milers in the race who has had some success at this distance with decent speeds.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s coming off a very good showing last time out in\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The BRASHLY IN AN IC Special<\/A>-Stk where he finished second and placed the same in\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The A. P. BOOTH Bonanza<\/A>-Stk two races prior to that.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>What he hasn\u2019t shown is that blinding triple digit speed rating that compares to Miracle To Me<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Although at this distance, ratings in the low nineties is usually enough to place you at the top of the class.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The pace will probably have more to do with his chances as any.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Miracle To Me <\/B>has shown signs of vulnerability in the past and Jabbog <\/B>could try to take advantage of it.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019ll likely try to set back but will need to stay in close quarters with the pack if he\u2019s to have any chance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Look for the sprinting pair entered by the Avenger Barns to take the early lead and set a blistering opening mile. PP 4\u00a0 <\/SPAN>11\/1<\/SPAN>\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P> AVENGER’S RHYME(IRE)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG>
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