{"id":3597,"date":"2007-02-07T23:44:28","date_gmt":"2007-02-07T23:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3597"},"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=3597","title":{"rendered":"The SWISS AFFAIR(IRE) Memorial Stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The SWISS AFFAIR(IRE) Memorial<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/B>
Stakes
A mile and one eighth
Fast Dirt
$75,000
All horses, 4 years old and up<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Delaware<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:State>\u2019s main event this week should be a whopper of a race!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>For those that bet,
and are lucky, you\u2019ll max out on exotics.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>What with co-favorites at 6\/1 and others that
have an excellent chance, there are $$$ to be made.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Let\u2019s see if we can sort out a few.
Jockeys may or may not be much of a factor as the season is young.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Top of Form<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV>

PP\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

ID\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Horse\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Owner\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Jockey\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Odds\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Preview<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

1<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

103597<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

BEND IN THE RIVER <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

jakster <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

T Crow <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

12\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Filly out of an \u201cH\u201d rated mare by Distorted Humor.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She won at the distance in the Air Marilyn two back, beating Congressional, a Graded winner who had the pace to herself.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This gal will probably lay back some and try to turn it on in the turn for home.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She\u2019ll have plenty of speed to run at in this, so it sets up perfectly.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Of course she\u2019s running against older horses, so this will be a big test for her.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

2<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

95719<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

CROWN ME KING <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

thebear20 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

B Ironside <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

6\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

5yo out of an \u201cH\u201d rated mare by Hold That Tiger.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Grade placed and a stakes winner, he has disappointed lately.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Trainer decided to give him a few tries on grass in the last few, but to no avail.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Odds are deceiving here as he is a very tough sprinter.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He knows one strategy…in front till he drops.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If this was a sprint or mile, I\u2019d give him a chance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Alas, it isn\u2019t.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

3<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

3622<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

DR.KINGSHIFT <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

cooma1 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

F Evers <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

15\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Colt out of an \u201cF\u201d rated mare by Monarchos.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He won twice as a 2yo and once in his 3yo season.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Hasn\u2019t done much for a while now and unless he has a milkshake, he probably won\u2019t do much here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He still has a few conditions to complete.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

4<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

90179<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

BGS UNCLE CHARLIE <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

ernieman <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

N Jackson <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

7\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Scratch bred 5yo by <\/SPAN>Fort<\/SPAN><\/st1:PlaceType> <\/SPAN>Chaffee<\/SPAN><\/st1:PlaceName><\/st1:place>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s been around for a while (41 races), and picks up regular checks in allowance company. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Trainer was inspired by his placing in the Pleasant Pinky two races back.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He shot out of the gate like a rocket, and was finally run down by Uncle Pauly.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He had an SP106 for the 1-1\/8th<\/SUP> and that is a figure that fits well here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The only problem is he a true sprinter\/miler.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He appears to have been at a peak for that race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Will he be able to duplicate that run?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019ll need a fast break from the gate if there\u2019s going to be a chance.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

5<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

19772<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

MATT <\/SPAN><\/B>CAM<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker><\/st1:place> <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

dukesn <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Z Wylde <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

7\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Colt out of an \u201cF\u201d rated he\/she mare by Smart Strike.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Yet another sprinter\/miler that is looking for maybe more than he can handle.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>What impressed me about this colt were his back to back races on the grass way back when.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>That appears to be an option.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Other than that he has run some big figures at a mile (1\/16th<\/SUP>) on the dirt.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He was unfortunate to draw into some tough races and get beat while posting those big figures.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Possibility \u00a0<\/SPAN>at 7\/1.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

6<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

84357<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

MIORO <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

zielissimo <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

T Solomon <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

6\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Colt out of an \u201cF\u201d rated he\/she mare by Smarty Jones.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has looked smart at 10f in his 3yo campaign.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last out was a flop to start off his 4yo season, but I have to believe he will step up here. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He will likely sit well back and put on a one run show as there is a lot of early speed here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>While some of the speedsters are spitting the bit, he should just be starting to shift gears\u2026.contender.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

7<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

117707<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

GRACEPOINTE PRAYER <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

pazfour <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

I Wimpy <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

10\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Scratch bred Cryptoclearance colt coming off an easy allowance victory.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He broke his maiden in a 9.5f\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>MSW<\/SPAN><\/st1:stockticker> so distance is not a factor. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He placed at 9-10f stakes events as a 3yo and is still maturing.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>With only 12 starts and 4 W\u2019s, he should be primed for this event.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>At 10\/1, he appears to be a slight overlay. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Also, his style of racing is to stalk which should be to his advantage here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If he can muster up a 100SP in this, lookout!<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

8<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

68270<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

FLAT TOP <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

anniebarn <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

C Iverson <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

12\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

5yo out of a \u201cC\u201d rated mare with progeny that have not produced that well.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This horse is by Unbridled\u2019s Song and one would think he should be better.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Just like real life, one never knows.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is certainly competitive at allowance levels where he toasts his victims.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, his tries at stakes leaves much to be desired; at least to this point.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The problem he might have here is his style of racing.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He likes the front end and with speed in this race, he probably will wear out if there\u2019s a pace duel.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Not sure if the trainer has tried to use a .80 setting, but that may help. \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>With the jockey\u2019s record so far, it can\u2019t hurt<\/SPAN>J<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

9<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

99666<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

RAIN <\/SPAN><\/B>OVER<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker> <\/SPAN><\/B>DANZIG<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place> <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

ovidius <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

A Thompson <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

27\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Colt out of an \u201cH\u201d rated mare by Rainbow Quest.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Coming off an allowance win in last and still the longest shot here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Reason, slow SP\u2019s.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His breeding suggests a bit of a plodder that can run looong.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>As the season progresses, I believe he will improve in speed and distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Look for him later in the season at 12f+. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

10<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

118626<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

CANNONBALL FREAK(<\/SPAN><\/B>IRE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker>) <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

mcsheen <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

P Fabre <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

18\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Scratch bred colt by Peintre Celebre.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Placed in his 1st<\/SUP> out as a 4yo in the Down The Jazz stakes.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Looks to be a terror at a mile as his SP\u2019s suggest.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This is a big jump for him as he has many conditions to fulfill.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Broke his maiden at 8.5f, but spit the bit at 10f.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Trainer has a 19% win average, so I\u2019ll keep my thoughts to myself<\/SPAN>J<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

11<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

21332<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

GLAD <\/SPAN><\/B>LAD<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker> <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

sabalou <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Y Paligaro <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

11\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

6yo scratch bred by Lil\u2019s Lad and trained by one of the nicest guys in the sim.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>With fifty races under his saddle, this old timer can still pump out a 100SP when his joints aren\u2019t stiff (I\u2019m talking \u2018bout the horse, Lou).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Nine furlongs is his game, and if he was two years younger, it wouldn\u2019t be a contest.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Looking at his recent performances it appears he may cash a check in this.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Good luck, Lou <\/SPAN>J<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

12<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

52020<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

SUMMER SLEW <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

capitanio <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

D Silver <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

12\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

6yo scratch bred by Summer Squall.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>After a nine week layoff a little while back, this horse has improved greatly.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He won the Again Find stakes at <\/SPAN>Vermont<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> his last out in a very convincing manner.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Why this horse is at 12\/1 blows my mind!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Unless the computer knows something ugly is coming up. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Personally I see a gut wrenching tight finish with his style.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This one needs to be in the exotics, <\/SPAN>IMO<\/SPAN><\/st1:stockticker>.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

13<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

92184<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

GUNS OF AUGUST <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

waremblem4 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

H Ross <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

6\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Pardon me, but the name of this horse brings back some ugly memories of Dan Rather.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He had a 60 Minutes program of the same name years ago in which he showed me exactly how distorted his reporting could be at times.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>OK, now that I have that off my chest, on to the horse that should probably have been the lone favorite.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His record is one of \u201calmosts\u201d, but at the same time this isn\u2019t a graded event.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s sporting two 100+ SP\u2019s in his recent efforts and has the top rider in Ross (who is excellent anytime).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Lightly raced 5yo by Deputy Commander, who usually throws late bloomers.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He shouldn\u2019t be too far off the pace in this, and is very steady at a distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Win or place is a call for him.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

14<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

25584<\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

ANCIENT VIC(GB) <\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

saxlhof <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Pe Henderson <\/SPAN><\/A><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

22\/1<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Scratch bred by Old Vic.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Would like to get excited about this horse because he sported a 103SP at 9f when he won his NW3L.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, that was moons ago, and he has been less than exciting since.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His last was an improvement in a stakes event, but he really has to step it up to cash a minor check.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>

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