{"id":3779,"date":"2007-03-09T21:52:29","date_gmt":"2007-03-09T21:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3779"},"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=3779","title":{"rendered":"Jumping Sal, Cyborg Sid lead Pablo Cruz(G3) sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>Northern California<\/STRONG>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0<STRONG>\u00a0Jumping Sal,<\/STRONG> <STRONG>Cyborg Sid, <\/STRONG>and <STRONG>Logans Ransom<\/STRONG>\u00a0ran\u00a0first, second, and fourth respectively in last month&#8217;s sizzling\u00a0<EM>Florida BB Sprint Championship(G2).\u00a0\u00a0 <\/EM>The\u00a0smoking trio subsequently left the Sunshine State, but it&#8217;s not like they&#8217;re trading sunny skies for grey wintertime blues.\u00a0 No, they\u00a0return for a\u00a0rematch\u00a0here a continent away in\u00a0gorgeously\u00a0fair California for the <EM>Grade 3 $150,000 Pablo Cruz Handicap<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Same seven furlong distance in the cards and a fast track to boot awaits.\u00a0\u00a0 A dozen other horses also aim to spoil the faves&#8217; party&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>The Faves<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 94736\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>CYBORG SID<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a01i3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 V Everett\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07\/2<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Cape Town son gets the bookies&#8217; approval here as the actual racetime favorite.\u00a0\u00a0 The 5yo ran superbly with a <STRONG>111 SP#<\/STRONG> in the <EM>Florida BB Sprint(G2),<\/EM> but had to settle for second behind a smokin&#8217; Jumping Sal.\u00a0\u00a0 Still, Cyborg Sid looked smart-n-suave &#8212; the big boy barreled from midpack, losing by 1 1\/4 lengths.\u00a0\u00a0 He specializes in seven panels and won a few stakes\u00a0races last season, closing out the year with some minor cheques in the grades.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Always the possibility that the Florida horses may bounce after such a swift race LTO.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You gotta say that Cyborg Sid is due however for a long-at-last breakout run.\u00a0\u00a0 He makes his 26th lifetime start, winning 11 races thus far in his career.\u00a0\u00a0 Perhaps he&#8217;ll enjoy the cushy 4-hole.\u00a0\u00a0 Could be just the ticket for optimum racing\u00a0position and hoping to avoid any traffic woes.<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><BR>1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 97599\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>JUMPING SAL<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 thebandit\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0C Winter\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06\/1<\/DIV><DIV>Red-hot and totally on fire, Jumping Sal made the <EM>Florida Sprint(G2)<\/EM> his 4th victory in a row.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Dayjur colt sat just a tad behind Logans Ransom&#8217;s vanguard pace, rallying in the clear down the lane with a <STRONG>113 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0 It was a major-player performance for the 4yo in just his 18th lifetime start.\u00a0\u00a0A proven sprint machine from the very beginning, Jumping Sal&#8217;s trainer however tested him over the turf and miler company last summer without success.\u00a0 He finally picked up the beat in mid-autumn, rolling over the ALW level when returned to his beloved one-turn crusade.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV><DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV>Just how good is this rising star?\u00a0\u00a0 Oddsmakers need one more race to be convinced apparently, making <EM>Florida(G2)<\/EM> runnerup Cyborg Sid the fave Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 No worries though for Jumping Sal &#8212; he&#8217;s a smokin&#8217; hot jumping bean and thensome and\u00a0top jockey C Winters agrees, piloting the\u00a0colt from the rail.\u00a0\u00a0 Could always bounce though after such a\u00a0over-the-top\u00a0effort LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 We shall see&#8230;. oh yes, <EM>we shall see<\/EM>.\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><BR>12\u00a0\u00a0 2759\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>LOGANS RANSOM<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 prufrockja\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 V Naugle\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06\/1<BR>Poor Logans Ransom!\u00a0\u00a0 The Forty Niner speedster led the entire way in the <EM>Florida BB Sprint(G2)<\/EM>, only to get passed late by Jumping Sal and Cyborg Sid.\u00a0\u00a0 To add insult to injury, Logans Ransom missed the board too, finishing 4th some 2 1\/2 lengths behind Jumping Sal.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The 5yo&#8217;s trainer had to be impressed though with the <STRONG>109 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0 It was an excellent forward effort after Logans Ransom had hit the board last year in graded company.\u00a0\u00a0 The horse afterwards won a stakes race and earned various prize money around 7.5 panels.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV><DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV>Think, &#8220;spoiling for a fight.&#8221;\u00a0 That&#8217;s what Logans Ransom is up to Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 He can hold his own in a pace duel which he&#8217;ll likely get again this time around.\u00a0\u00a0He&#8217;s run 5 races in a row now with high-side 100+ SP#s.\u00a0\u00a0 Frankly, he belongs at this level and should be effective again.\u00a0\u00a0 the only knock here is the 12-hole and there is alot of inside speed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He should\u00a0get the lead but we&#8217;ll see if he has anything left in the tank over the final furlong.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><\/FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>In The Wings<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT><\/STRONG>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>14\u00a0\u00a0 99655\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>SATRIANI\u00a0<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 nathndtroi\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0J White\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Tough luck for Satriani here, drawing the 14-hole.\u00a0\u00a0 Sadler&#8217;s Wells royal bred drew the 13-hole two back to disastrous results.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4yo speedster recovered nicely three weeks ago in the <EM>Ashley Abner<\/EM>, finished 3rd from an inside post.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Capable of big-time 100+ SP#s, Satriani won a couple stakes\u00a0last season and paid his dues in the graded sprint circuit too.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Equally at home on the pace or right behind it, top jockey J White has his work cut out for him.\u00a0\u00a0Satriani must find racing position from the far outside, but, if on target, can get the job done.\u00a0\u00a0 His speed figs make him a defnite factor any day of the week.\u00a0\u00a0 Just needs some luck Saturday but anything can and will go.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 23959\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>SHADES OF GOLD<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 pg53\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 O Sturman\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Seeking The Gold royal bred recently returned to main track one-turn and he&#8217;s been a fury.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4yo colt has won 3-in-a-row including a hot <STRONG>110 SP#<\/STRONG> score at listed level over 7.5f last month.\u00a0\u00a0 Ha!\u00a0\u00a0 Look at this horse&#8217;s <STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/www.derbyfever.com\/hr\/runtime\/newcoke.asp?id=23959\">lifetime PPs<\/A><\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Granted, Shades Of Gold is a royal bred and trainer pg53 would be that much more obliged to\u00a0tough\u00a0out\u00a0the colt&#8217;s sophomore doldrums.\u00a0\u00a0 But even with a more modestly bred middle-rung combo &#8212; you gotta be patient.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>About the lifetime PPs:\u00a0 This colt&#8217;s 3rd and 4th career races should&#8217;ve told pg53 a lot.\u00a0 The colt goes 2-for-2 around 6f then tanks when asked to go 8.5f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The colt then returns to 7f and runs a 92 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 It was a 4th-place finish, but a 92 SP#!\u00a0 That should&#8217;ve signaled that this colt was indeed a sprinter.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Even the 89 SP# loss afterwards &#8212; a fast time for a freshman colt.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>I could see the turf experiments and maybe one more flat mile dirt experiment\u00a0the following year &#8212; but to not\u00a0return the colt\u00a0to one-turn dirt till November, hmm&#8230;..\u00a0 Ha!\u00a0\u00a0 Well, hate to single ya out for a case study, Pg53 (LOL!)!\u00a0\u00a0 But this colt deserves it &#8212; splendid stalker and gotta love him in this spot after those speed figures.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One to watch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><BR>6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 86836\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<STRONG>CATSHKO\u00a0\u00a0<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0zoshka\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 K Tolliver\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Cat Thief colt has a chance after scoring a 107 SP# runnerup performance LTO.\u00a0\u00a0The downtown closer\u00a0won the NWRC Cavacade Cup sprint division last season in October.\u00a0 However, he couldn&#8217;t successfully\u00a0step up to the open company stakes level afterwards.\u00a0 It took a couple of ALW efforts before he could return to 100 SP#s.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Again, the numbers are the key to sprinters.\u00a0\u00a0 Great rally to miss by a length three weeks ago.\u00a0\u00a0 Worth a shot at entry here on his home NWRC turf.\u00a0\u00a0 But I&#8217;d prefer to see him win at the listed level first.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Catshko is a possible longshot if a huge speed duel develops.\u00a0\u00a0 I don&#8217;t see that happening too much though.\u00a0\u00a0 Could grab a minor share.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><BR>10\u00a0\u00a012559\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>RAIDER PROPERTY<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0penamacor2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 M Peters\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a012\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Veteran 6yo horse finished 8th and was never a factor in the<EM> Pablos Verces(G2)<\/EM> last month at California.\u00a0 \u00a0Old Belong To Me boy can still pick up his feet at 45+ starts &#8212; he had won at the ALW level with a 104 SP# prior.\u00a0\u00a0 The speedster earned some honest cheques at the listed level too last year racing 7f-8f.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Raider Property displays some rallying versatility if he so chooses.\u00a0\u00a0 He gets an extra furlong to work with as well this time aorund &#8212; possible for a minor share.\u00a0\u00a0 However,\u00a0I don&#8217;t think he fits in well at this higher level.\u00a0\u00a0 Would be a big surprise to see him earn a cheque.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not much of a chance at his age.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV>3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 98332\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>COREY&#8217;S MISSION<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 rharfbeam\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0F McHale\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12\/1<\/DIV><DIV>Glitterman 4yo colt should mix it up in the pace hunt.\u00a0\u00a0 Solid performer for Rharfo &#8212; Corey&#8217;s Mission was a stakes winner last year and totally\u00a0dominated the ALW ranks whenever his trainer dropped him down a level.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The colt had a tough time though building consistency in black type company.\u00a0\u00a0 Finished 3rd to Roaringnative in Oregon listed company LTO after stalking the lead.\u00a0\u00a0 Guess he just got into a pace battle and fell apart somewhat.\u00a0\u00a0Also, he had an outside post.\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV>He should run better this time despite facing same pace duel scenario.\u00a0 Great speed figures indicate he&#8217;s ready for class leap.\u00a0\u00a0 Would prefer to see him win at listed level.\u00a0\u00a0 And on second look, he can stalk the pace if he wants to.\u00a0\u00a0 Look for a more forward effort from this experienced colt.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Should run his race from inside post.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV><DIV><BR>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><STRONG>The Longshots<\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 103461\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<STRONG>ERMINGTON CHARM<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0pigeon1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0T Bay\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a013\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Youth and experience for Ermington Charm,\u00a0runnerup in the <EM>Pablos Verces(G2)<\/EM> last month.\u00a0\u00a0The Silver Deputy 4yo colt got into a speed duel and held tough down the lane, scoring a brazen <STRONG>108 SP#<\/STRONG> for the three-quarters.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quite a sensational effort for the youngster &#8212; he struggled in sophomore sprinter company last year, but\u00a0put things together with a late-season ALW score and made it two-in-a-row with a\u00a0January track-restricted victory.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Totally blossoming at the right time.\u00a0\u00a0 He hasn&#8217;t won much yet in his career and is definitely\u00a0due for a breakout score.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Last effort was huge and he might subsequently bounce.\u00a0\u00a0 Must tough out a speed duel but has the inside post edge over #12 Logans Ransom.\u00a0\u00a0 Keep an eye on this one as a potential spoiler.<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><BR><\/FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2>5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0104068\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<STRONG>ASHLEA HOUSE(IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0tryarder\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 T McGriggs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Rock of Gibraltar veteran remains competitive, picking up minor prize money every now and then at the listed level.\u00a0\u00a0 The 5yo horse posts some honest speed figures too, rallying from the back of the pack.\u00a0\u00a0Makes up quite a bit of ground when he gets running room and speed up front.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unfortunately, it just looks like he gets outrun down the lane.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Talented, but there comes a time when you jsut gotta get a win somehow and\u00a0somewhere.\u00a0\u00a0If we get a speed duel, he might suddenly wake up at this level.\u00a0\u00a0 But odds indicate that&#8217;s doubtful.\u00a0\u00a0 He&#8217;s better than a &#8220;flip a coin&#8221; entry, but just needs help, luck, and to put it all together.\u00a0\u00a0 Risky.<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><BR>8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 117097\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>ROARINGNATIVE<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 crandy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0B Dickerson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Roar son makes his 16th career call to the post and graded debut.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4yo colt is coming along nicely of late.\u00a0 He wasn&#8217;t much of a summertime sophomore colt, struggling to earn some cheques in ALWS and lsited level stakes.\u00a0\u00a0 He was also well beaten in the NWRC Cavalcade Cup on BB day.\u00a0\u00a0 However, Roaringnative receovered very well,\u00a0posting 100+ SP#S in November and December allowances.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0His 4yo debut\u00a0in February resulted in the complete package &#8212; Raoaringnative stormed from off the pace in an Oregon 6.5f stakes overniter, winning by a\u00a0length with a <STRONG>106 SP#<\/STRONG>.<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Superb\u00a0victory promises better things to come.\u00a0\u00a0 I&#8217;d prefer to see him win another listed stakes again though before tackling the graded level here &#8212; was his last race a fluke?\u00a0 The key to successful sprinters is to string together those big speed figures.\u00a0\u00a0 Be patient if he bounces here.\u00a0 Worth a shot but odds indicate that he&#8217;s just not quite ready yet for the big show.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plenty of upside down the road.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><BR>7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18512\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>BERMUDA PIRATE<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 march2nd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C Clair\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24\/1<\/DIV><DIV>Old timer at age 7 is pretty much mismatched.\u00a0\u00a0 Rahy son doesn&#8217;t presentany 100 SP# recently and really done much of late except win an ALW.\u00a0\u00a0 Tried graded level twice last season and was beaten badly both times.\u00a0 This is not his level and has no business here.\u00a0\u00a0 Closer in the running for minor share if at all.\u00a0\u00a0 Should be at the ALW level.\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV> <\/DIV><DIV><BR>13\u00a0\u00a0 99492\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>HANSOM RANSOM(IRE)<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sarasans\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0J Star\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a028\/1<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Swain son Hansom Ransom struggled home dead last over the lawn LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 The puzzling placement appears to have been\u00a0a wakeup call &#8212; Hansom Ransom\u00a0was on a downward spiral late last season after finishing 13th in the <EM>Deep South(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Total shame too because the 5yo horse placed iat the graded level two prior and was going tough with some cheques at the black type level.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>With only 4 victories fro\u00a035 lifetime starts,\u00a0\u00a0 Hansom Ransom just looks outclassed.\u00a0\u00a0 This is a heckuva spot to try and find his old mojo.\u00a0\u00a0 A return to the ALW ranks or listed stakes level would see him more compeititive.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Just not much chance for the closer on three weeks rest.\u00a0\u00a0 Pass.<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><DIV><BR>11\u00a0\u00a0 51826\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <STRONG>OIL TOWN U S A<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tyedye\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0MC Mac\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 31\/1<\/DIV><DIV>Savvy trainer Lordpye knows how to find the black type winners circle.\u00a0 Pye brings this Speghtstown 4yo colt in hopes of a huge\u00a0upset.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt won two in a row recently at the\u00a0aLW level.\u00a0\u00a0 Speed figures were OK but not graded caliber.\u00a0 Why not a stakes level start before the graded leap?\u00a0\u00a0 Flip a coin.\u00a0\u00a0 I&#8217;d say snake heads near every time on this one at 20 lifetime starts.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Closer might be in for minor cheque at best if he enjoys class\u00a0hurdle and faster speed figs.\u00a0 But, nah&#8230;&#8230;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV><DIV><BR><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><U>Snowchief&#8217;s Picks<\/U>:<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>The favorites really outclass this field.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2>They went mighty fast however LTO and could bounce.\u00a0\u00a0Speed horse Logans Ransom is probably in the weakest postiion from\u00a0an outside post.\u00a0\u00a0 If Cyborg Sid and Jumping Sal didn&#8217;t punch each other out last time around, then you&#8217;ll see either one in the winner&#8217;s circle.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Shades Of Gold, Ermington Charm, Roaringnative, and Corey&#8217;s Mission are all possible spoilers on upswings.\u00a0 Catshko could finally see his day of days but is more likely for a minor share.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ashlea House might see some of that money.\u00a0\u00a0 Satriani has\u00a0to climb a mountain from 14-hole.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>I&#8217;ll go for newcomer Shades Of Gold over Jumping Sal and Cyborg Sid.\u00a0\u00a0 Ermington Charm and Roaring Native could also see a board placing if the faves bounce.<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shades Of Gold\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Place:\u00a0\u00a0 Jumping Sal<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Show:\u00a0\u00a0 Cyborg Sid<\/FONT><\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Good luck to all.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 furlongs on Dirt for 4yo+ 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