{"id":3887,"date":"2007-03-30T19:08:48","date_gmt":"2007-03-30T19:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=3887"},"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=3887","title":{"rendered":"Cad Speak Handicap features solid sophomore turfers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arkansas<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0 Multiple stakes winners Shuhei, Uno Ojai,\u00a0<\/STRONG>and Michael Strahlman<\/STRONG> challenge Rantofan(G3)<\/EM> runnerup Torino<\/STRONG> and eight other sophomore colts in the $70,000 Cad Speak Handicap<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 The course is as thick as pea soup but luckily not enough where we can’t run over the green stuff.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The 3yos test 9 furlongs over this yicky yielding lawn.<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Adrian5’s Shuhei(IRE)<\/STRONG> (5\/1) stepped up nicely to routes.\u00a0\u00a0 The son of Bach(IRE) took two straight 8.5f overniters from midpack in handy style.\u00a0\u00a0 Improvement to 90 SP#s signals some eye-catching talent — the colt was OK last year around one-turn, winning a stakes at Ostend.\u00a0\u00a0 His measurable improvment in routes though makes him one to watch.\u00a0\u00a0 Shouldn’t have any problem with the extra sixteenth and finished runnerup in lone off track try.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Wistful’s Torino(KY)<\/STRONG> (5\/1) should race pretty darn close to Shuhei since they\u00a0both have similar midpack running styles.\u00a0 Torino rallied valiantly to just miss the victory in the Rantofan(G3)<\/EM> over 8.5f in February.\u00a0\u00a0The son of Eurosilver then repeated the same 95 SP# in another bridesmaid effort, getting cuaght late on the lead in an Oklahoma overniter.\u00a0\u00a0 That event though was over 9f.\u00a0\u00a0 The speed figure indicates that he can probably get the distance no problem — rather the 2-month layoff might’ve\u00a0made him a bit short.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On 4 weeks rest Saturday, should be dead fit.\u00a0 Lone off track performance came over the dirt last season — we’ll see how he handles the\u00a0yicky going.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Uno Ojai(FL)<\/STRONG> (5\/1) completes the racetime faovrite trio.\u00a0\u00a0 Ojai4keith’s son of Macho Uno won 4 of his last 8 outings and placed in the rest.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt is very solid from off pace over the green stuff.\u00a0\u00a0 His trainer should be commended for patient handling — Uno Oaji wasn’t throwing huge SP#s for a while, but enough to be effective in these listed ranks.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt faced a larger field LTO and rallied to finish runnerup over 8.5f.\u00a0 From the 9-hole, we’ll see if he’s just a short field caper or indeed has the goods to be something special.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Fusaichi Pegasus son Michael Strahlmann(KY)<\/STRONG> (6\/1) enjoys stalker-style tactics.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt bagged a couple of these overniters last year and proved his mettle over 8.5f too.\u00a0\u00a0 He unfortunately flopped when stepped up to the Phenom(G3),<\/EM> ending his freshman year on a sour note.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt has won either as a sophomore — trying to stretch out again to 9f and it just seems like he doesn’t want any part of it and would prefer shorter routes.\u00a0 Trainer windycity should definitely consider return to flat mile or one-turn if he tires again from on or near the pace Saturday.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>
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Commbank sends out Urban Speed Zone(IRE)<\/STRONG> (8\/1), a Giant’s Causeway(IRE) royal bred riding a 3-race win streak.\u00a0\u00a0 All of those victories came in the ALWs though — still, the colts perfect through three turf outings.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s quite a snazzy looker from about midpack and even won over a ‘good’ rated course.\u00a0\u00a0 Steps up to stakes level in perfect spot.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Whether he can handle the\u00a0yielding grass though is another question.\u00a0 One to watch.\u00a0\u00a0Proven over the distance too.\u00a0\u00a0 Blossoming.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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By Footstepsinthesand(IRE), Shuffle Your Feet(IRE)<\/STRONG> (8\/1)\u00a0has won or placed in 4 of 5 lifetime stakes starts.\u00a0\u00a0 The cobrakai trainee couldn’t get any pace to run at LTO in a short field\u00a09f event.\u00a0\u00a0 the colt does present a very speedy female family though with Dayjur x Blushing Groom.\u00a0\u00a0 One must wonder about his stamina then.\u00a0\u00a0 Still, Shuffle Your Feet continues to improve through 8 lifetime starts.\u00a0\u00a0 Must crack the 90 SP# barrier soon.\u00a0\u00a0 Outsider and not without a chance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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  • BIBIDEBOBIDEBOO(KY),<\/STRONG> by Cozzene\u00a0re-enters the black type level after following up his initial attempt (a 4th place finish after having tiring on the lead) with two straight short field ALWs.\u00a0 Upper 80 SP#s so far for the 1stclass trainee.\u00a0 Vies for the pace.\u00a0\u00a0 We should see a better attempt Saturday from this colt.\u00a0 Dark horse.<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/LI>
  • Knightmare sends out Turko’s Ghost(KY)<\/STRONG> (10\/1), a Ghostzapper youngster.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt was competitve but not a winner over the main track, but eventually found his way to the winner’s circle when switched to the green stuff.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0He added an 87 SP#<\/STRONG> romp over a short field 9f ALW LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 A bit rushed and not much to go on on apper here.\u00a0 Probably makes his run from about midpack.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/LI>
  • Sunnybank Robert(IRE)<\/STRONG> (11\/1) races in his famous stablemate’s (Sunnybank Memorial) shadow.\u00a0\u00a0 This colt’s bred for stamina with King Of Kings on top and Dubai Millenium on bottom.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt graduated to the black type level two back, winning a short field 9f event with a 90 SP#.\u00a0 He then proceeded to spit out the bit when asked to go 9.5f.\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe that was just a bad day for him.\u00a0\u00a0 Races from far off pace for sunnybank stable.\u00a0\u00a0Possible despite odds.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/LI>
  • After winning 2 of his first 3 starts, Torothegrasscutter(IRE)<\/STRONG> (11\/1)\u00a0steps up to stakes company for willyam51 stable.\u00a0 The\u00a0Monjeu(IRE) son presents an 88 SP# lifetime best so far.\u00a0\u00a0 Improving sort but maybe a bit rushed.\u00a0\u00a0 Just how\u00a0good is he?\u00a0\u00a0 Proven over tis distance but will he handle off track?\u00a0\u00a0 Well, everyone has to prove that!\u00a0\u00a0 One to keep an eye on.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/FONT><\/LI>
  • War Chant colt Friction(KY)<\/STRONG> (12\/1) \u00a0finally broke his maiden late last season when asked to go 8f.\u00a0\u00a0 The pacesetting colt floundering a taf afterwards in ALW company, but did win a 9f laugher LTO in his second start at age 3.\u00a0 Improving sort bred to go 10f+.\u00a0\u00a0 Must overcome inside speed from 10-hole.\u00a0 Races for peeps2.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/LI><\/UL>
    Snowchief’s Picks<\/U>:<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    Difficult to select a winner from this bunch since some good ones might run like donkeys over the\u00a0yielding course.\u00a0\u00a0 But I’ll give it a shot:<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Urban Speed Zone<\/FONT><\/DIV>
    Place:\u00a0 Torino<\/FONT><\/DIV>
    Show:\u00a0 Shuhei<\/FONT><\/DIV>
    Longshots:\u00a0\u00a0 Sunnybank Robert, Torothegrasscutter, Bibidebobodeboo<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    Good luck!<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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