{"id":3447,"date":"2006-12-22T21:08:05","date_gmt":"2006-12-22T21:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3447"},"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=3447","title":{"rendered":"THE 1ST MINNESOTA MILE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minnesota<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monster Milers on the grass get their Festival due in the inaugural $250,000 Minnesota Mile<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 A field of nineteen boasts sophomore colts and fillies, and older horses and mares.\u00a0\u00a0 Longshots, hot chalks,\u00a0and fan favorites\u00a0— what an eclectic group of Minnesotans!\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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But only one can be the winner of the inaugural Minnesota Mile<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Fire up the crowd and\u00a0let loose the bugler’s call.\u00a0\u00a0 It’s time to release the Festival’s balloons\u00a0— let’s go RACING, woogedy, woogedy, WOOGEDY!!!!!<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15290\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GALLO BLUE CHIP<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0muffinlove<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0T Klein\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DENNIS<\/FONT><\/DIV>
The old man!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gallo Blue Chip will bring down the house if he can somehow pull off victory here Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 Even regardless, Minnesota railbirds shall give ol’ Gallo a standing ovation when he steps out onto the racetrack.\u00a0\u00a0 71 starts for this\u00a07 years young campaigner.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s the fan favorite through and through in this field!<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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His past performances are like a walk through Sim history.\u00a0\u00a0 ‘Chip was a Grade 1 winner way back in 2001 and ran 3rd to eventual Sim Eclipse Champion 2YO Colt Tower Storm in that year’s BB Juvenile.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He was an Equinics II hero in ’02 and galloped in the Bluegrass Derby.\u00a0 He took part in Wing’s Of Naskra’s amazing 4-race win streak in 2003\u00a0(Wings Of Naskra ran one of the\u00a0fastest races ever in Sim history — a 130 SP# — during that win streak).\u00a0\u00a0 ‘Chip was around for Equinics III in ’04 and of course won\u00a0a Minnesota vs Down Under Resident Challenge<\/A><\/STRONG> race\u00a0in ’05!\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Gallo Blue Chip only makes his 3rd start in 2006 Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 Indeed, he’s been down on the farm since mid-September for Supertoy7.\u00a0\u00a0 Three cheers for Minnesota’s ol’ boy and Storm Cat son, Gallo Blue Chip!<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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2\u00a0\u00a0 109117\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0GREEN MILE RYRY<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ryry<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B Pickel\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a043\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COTHILL<\/DIV>
Give us some\u00a0mean green, Green!\u00a0\u00a0 Cothill has a Green Desert\u00a03yo filly\u00a0and she loves the turfy stuff, placing many times this season in ALW company.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s got the karma too with this lean green mile.\u00a0\u00a0 Not so spectacular speed figs though, but, hey, the karma in her name may be all that she needs!<\/DIV>
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FWIW — maybe give this filly another try around a grassy one-turn.\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe she wasn’t sharp for her 2yo debut last year?\u00a0\u00a0 Green Desert known for throwing sprinters (as\u00a0well as routers of course) in the Sim.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Should be around the pace.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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3\u00a0\u00a0 105700\u00a0\u00a0 TEDDY’S DUBAI<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ets5<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sa Jackson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 22\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TEDDY<\/DIV>
Ah Ha!\u00a0\u00a0 Teddy brings an E Dubai sophomore colt who won recently over a Monster Mile<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt carved his way out of the ALW ranks with the 100 SP# victory.\u00a0\u00a0 Ran honestly when debuted versus older horses in a 8.5f stakes.\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe he got injured after his last time out race.\u00a0<\/DIV>
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So, 6 weeks rest and that’s a swell breather for this up-and-coming youngster.\u00a0\u00a0 Tough assignment from around midpack for this little guy.\u00a0\u00a0 Might pick up a piece of the purse.\u00a0\u00a0 Not to be discounted.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 26571\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GIANT’S BANJO<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0itsalock<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S Upertoy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RANDY<\/DIV>
I wrote about Randy’s Dixieland Band 4yo many times in 2005.\u00a0\u00a0 He was one of my favorites.\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unfortunately, he’s had his ups and downs this season.\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t get me wrong, he ain’t chopped liver in 2006.\u00a0\u00a0 The ‘Giant placed a couple times at the graded level (especially a sizzling 108 SP# in the Fried Rice Mile(G2)<\/EM> a few starts ago).\u00a0\u00a0 This colt’s just totally inconsistent and hasn’t won in well over a year.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Giant’s Banjo should appreciate this group.\u00a0\u00a0 Five weeks rest should help and see him fresh.\u00a0\u00a0 Gotta get him a couple wins, Randy!\u00a0\u00a0 Even if it means\u00a0dropping him back to the ALW level.\u00a0\u00a0 Or you can try the dirt-to-turf switcheroo, trying to wake him up.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One dirt mile\u00a0ALW won’t hurt.\u00a0\u00a0 I know it’s a last resort type of thing.\u00a0\u00a0 N2racing did that with Niner Connection\u00a0 — he got a couple ALW wins out of the colt and maybe a stakes race.\u00a0\u00a0 But eventually Todd bred Niner since Niner wasn’t able to compete anymore at the graded level.\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Anyway, keep your chin up, kiddo.\u00a0\u00a0 Giant’s been a excellent horse I’m sure you’re already thinking about who you’ll breed him to.\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 110339\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CASA DE ORO<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 jrodneyg\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 L Zandofsky\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FRED<\/DIV>
We’ve got a sophomore filly by Came Home as Fred’s entry.\u00a0\u00a0 This midpacker displays a bit of talent over the green stuff.\u00a0\u00a0 Yet to break the 100 SP# barrier.\u00a0\u00a0 In a bit over her head against the big boys.\u00a0\u00a0 Still, she might factor into the pace or stalker fray for a while.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Extreme outside chance.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/DIV>
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6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1433\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BARB’S SUPERSOAKER<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0babyfarms<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S Foster\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BIGRICK<\/DIV>
Bigrick sends out a Trempolino 4yo.\u00a0\u00a0 The veteran campaigner pays his dues in ALW ranks, preferably grass sprints.\u00a0\u00a0 Good numbers around one-turn.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can get the mile too — a bit\u00a0of a sleeper for perhaps a minor share.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stalker\/pace presser has an outside shot for a little dough.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8366\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COMIC WISH<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0crush83\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0C Boothroy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a060\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SILVERNY99<\/DIV>
Silver brings a Comic Strip sophomore who’s 1-for-15 so far.\u00a0\u00a0 The dark horse makes his carrer route debut.\u00a0\u00a0 The closer can handle on-turn.\u00a0\u00a0 80-some SP#s though so far aren’t much to go on with this group though.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Needs big time help.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe jockey Boothroy can get out and push.\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09\u00a0\ud83d\ude09 \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 \u00a0<\/DIV>
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8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a070436\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ASP(IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 alba1\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0 \u00a0A Annika\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a056\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THE PICT<\/DIV>
Arhar, maties!\u00a0\u00a0 Asps and lizards, oh my !\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 80 SP#-type claimer for The Pict.\u00a0\u00a0 This Rock Of Gibraltar(IRE) sophomore shall make his dark horse run from the back of the pack.\u00a0\u00a0Needs to grow wings on his heels if he hopes to capture the prize or at least a minor share.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 93060\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DANE EXPERIMENT(AUS)<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 leiter<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0L Pannier\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 34\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CHUCKROCK<\/DIV>
Alrighty!\u00a0\u00a0 Chuckrock brings two sophomore dark horses.\u00a0\u00a0 The first one here is by Danbird(AUS).\u00a0\u00a0 The colt has won 2 of 6 starts so far and most recently won impressively over 11f.\u00a0\u00a0 He did throw some 90 SP#s though in miler-9f routes.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Hmmm….. this stalker\/pacesetter is the kind of sleeper that’ll creep up on a handicapper.\u00a0 A lot of upside to this\u00a0youngster, but he’s still unproven.\u00a0 \u00a0Can go either way with the class leap.\u00a0 Still, one to keep an eye on if you like to play the big prices.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/DIV>
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10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18139\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SLAND GRAM<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0bigb\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0G Osborn\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a011\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TEDDY<\/DIV>
Teddy’s 2nd half of his co-entry is a 4yo filly by Grand Slam.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s a pretty grass specialist, proven very well at the ALW level with a\u00a0trio of victories this season (including LTO!).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She’s been stakes-placed too with a 96 SP# over a mile.\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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I think Teddy has a good chance here at the board or a minor share.\u00a0\u00a0 Very honest starlet and this is her best distance.\u00a0\u00a0 Give these boys a thrashin’\u00a0‘Grammy!\u00a0\u00a0 Ha!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 102096\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MAVERICK\u00a0<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 desperado2\u00a0\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 P Green\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ROB<\/DIV>
Wow!\u00a0\u00a0 Gone West son in for his 17th career start already to close out his sophomore season.\u00a0\u00a0 Royal bred has won 4 of his last 8, including a gorgeous 104 SP# at the ALW miler level LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Very promising colt who was stakes-placed earlier in the year.\u00a0\u00a0 Love his numbers.\u00a0\u00a0 Just needs to find that little extra something to bring him home a winner at stakes level.\u00a0\u00a0 Great shot.\u00a0\u00a0 Best around midpack.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One to watch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 99345\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ALWAYS IMPROVING<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 rharfo7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/EM> \u00a0O Stinson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a022\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RHARFO<\/DIV>
Last year’s BB Juvy Turf<\/EM> hero Always Improving checks in with an excellent jockey aboard.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Trempolino sophomore\u00a0is only 1-for-12 this season.\u00a0\u00a0 Just never really went forward after his precocious freshman season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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The little guy did win a turf sprint stakes over the summer.\u00a0 He also finally broke through the 100 SP# barrier at long last in the time-honored Mospe Cup(G1),<\/EM> finishing 6th of 14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Unfortunately, the colt\u00a0was nowheresville in two starts since (a class drop in his last too).\u00a0\u00a0 Blah.\u00a0<\/DIV>
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My heart breaks for Rharfo, but, hey, nobody can take away that exclusive BB victory (I’m jealous! :))!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Perhaps this colt’s a bit tired right now.\u00a0 Lots of backclass and as good a spot as any for his final ’06 bow.\u00a0\u00a0 But\u00a0I don’t think he’ll be much of a factor even in this group.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 96681\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FUZZY RAINBOW<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0dundey7\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Scott\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a09\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DUNDEY<\/DIV>
Multiple stakes-placed Rainbow Quest sophomore checks in amongst the faves.\u00a0\u00a0 Dundey kept this colt in turf sprints for the most part earlier this season before springing the miler trap over the summer.\u00a0\u00a0 ‘Fuzzy responded too, placing in a miler Grade 3 event and running a splendid 4th in the Coalmine Mile Cup(G2),<\/EM> one of the late season time-honored\u00a0events for his division.\u00a0<\/DIV>
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That’s three 100 SP#s so far for Fuzzy Rainbow.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s since had 5 weeks down on the farm and that shold see him sharp as can be.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Very live shot for Dundey.\u00a0\u00a0 I think Jungleland’s better around one-turn —\u00a0Dundey’s “B” horse might bring home the bacon instead.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 92103\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JUNGLELAND<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0estreet\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B Craver\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DUNDEY<\/DIV>
Danzing 5yo horse pretty much a turf sprint specialist, but he’s paid his dues in the short route ranks.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 37th career call to the post for Jungleland and the speedster’s riding high, winning 2 of his last 3 starts.<\/DIV>
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I don’t like how he tired somewhat in those two miler ALWS over the summer.\u00a0 \u00a0He’s got a month’s rest though, so maybe he can boot this one on home.\u00a0\u00a0 Must avoid a speed duel though.\u00a0 \u00a0 Could hang on for a minor share.\u00a0\u00a0 Could also make idiots of us all, since he’s\u00a0in such great form!\u00a0\u00a0But I like Dundey’s Fuzzy Rainbow better in this spot.\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/DIV>
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15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24147\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WORLDS IN MOTION<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0species48\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0J Ritorto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SPECIES48<\/DIV>
Lemon Drop Kid sophomore missed the Panhandle Derby(G3)<\/EM> winner’s circle LTO by about two lengths.\u00a0\u00a0 Improving youngster for Species48 — this colt seems to be getting better and better, proving himself capable up to\u00a010f turf so far.\u00a0\u00a0 And if you think he’s just a stayer, think again!\u00a0\u00a0 This guy can belt out turf sprints like no tomorrow too.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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His numbers put him with the faves.\u00a0\u00a0 I like him a lot from midpack.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Great shot.\u00a0\u00a0 This one might be your winner or trifecta’s key selection.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One to keep a wary eye on.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 59276\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SIR COX RIDGE<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 metswin<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0K Ritterspauch\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 46\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CHUCKROCK<\/DIV>
Huh!\u00a0\u00a0 Another sleeper for Chuckrock.\u00a0\u00a0 this 3yo colt is sired by Sir Cherokee (never heard of him).\u00a0\u00a0 Victories in 2-of-7 races so far, but interesting efforts.\u00a0\u00a0 The speedster ran a whopping 99 SP# after breaking his maiden.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Chuck then tried\u00a011f turf and 9f\u00a0dirt experiments and you can toss those two out.\u00a0\u00a0 I like how this colt rallied from stalker position in his last race.\u00a0\u00a0 It was a solid third and the 97 sP# is just plain enticing.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s still green as heck and has to pass the stakes level test.\u00a0\u00a0 But very interesting.\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t let the odds fool ya.\u00a0\u00a0 Sleeper.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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17\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11989\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 COLLINS STREET<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0manapace<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0J McDowell\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40\/1<\/DIV>
Manapace again!\u00a0\u00a0 Agghh!\u00a0\u00a0 It’s on the tip of my tongue — just can’t remember which player owns this stable.\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude41\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 bargain baby here ran in Knightmare’s Series.\u00a0 Versatile over either surface and enjoys this distance best.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Speedster in a big class step up.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Nice little 4yo\u00a0to earn some\u00a0BP.\u00a0\u00a0 Will join the pace fray.\u00a0\u00a0 Where he is beyond that, your guess is as good as mine.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Still, he’s earned well beyond his\u00a0breeding price.\u00a0\u00a0 Great job!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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18\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15534\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GLAD GIRLS<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 staceylg\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0 K Friar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RICHGINS<\/DIV>
Wow!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gallant ol’ gal by Forty Niner makes her 42nd career start on Festival day.\u00a0\u00a0 Glad Girls won the My Tulip(G3)<\/EM> back in\u00a0late springtime for Richgins.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0At age 5, she can still pick up her feet as she did a couple starts ago, taking a 8.5f turf stakes versus females.\u00a0\u00a0 The closer was also Grade 3 placed LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Does she still have the fleet of foot to run down the boys?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Possible and rides great form on 5 weeks rest.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Top jockey aboard must pilot her through heavy traffic.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0OK, Gallo Blue Chip is the #1 fan fave and Glad Girls is close up in the #2 spot.\u00a0\u00a0 The grandstand will go wild with a Glad Girls victory!\u00a0\u00a0 Go, go, Girls, GO!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20866\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DANCEHALL DREAMER<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 desperado2\u00a0<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0K Bowen\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ROB<\/FONT><\/DIV>
Rob’s second entry is a 4yo colt by Stormin Fever.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This colt’s won more than his fair share with 12 victories from 27 starts, including 5 of his last 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monster Miler<\/EM> specialist is a worthy co-fave.\u00a0\u00a0Great numbers — let ’em loose on the brazen lead and watch him go!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0great chance if jockey can pilot him from afar in the 19-hole.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Classy field!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honest speed — the winner will come from anywhere.\u00a0\u00a0 I’ll go with Species48’s Worlds In Motion\u00a0with his cutback to a Monster Mile<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Giant’s Banjo might suddenly wake up.\u00a0\u00a0 Maverick and Fuzzy Rainbow have positives.\u00a0\u00a0 Dancehall Dreamer might hang on for a piece of it or at least a minor share.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Worlds In Motion<\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fuzzy Rainbow or Maverick or Giant’s Banjo<\/DIV>
Show:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dancehall Dreamer or Sland Gram<\/DIV>
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Happy Festival Day and good luck to all at\u00a0Minnesota Downs<\/STRONG><\/A>!\u00a0\u00a0 Woohooo!\u00a0\u00a0 Go, Minnesota Downs, GO!!!!!<\/DIV><\/FONT><\/DIV><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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