{"id":43254,"date":"2017-11-03T13:58:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T17:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=43254"},"modified":"2017-11-04T21:49:38","modified_gmt":"2017-11-05T01:49:38","slug":"sprinters-closers-and-championships-the-breeders-bowl-sprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=43254","title":{"rendered":"Sprinters, Closers, and Championships: the Breeders Bowl Sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breeders’ Bowl Sprint<\/strong><\/span>
\nPurse : $3,000,000<\/p>\n

The six furlongs of the Sprint are the test of tests for the dirt sprinter, as there are no breaks for the leaders and a crowd of horses to run through quickly for closers. \u00a0We will find out this weekend which of these are undaunted, and which suffer from triskadekaphobia (fear of the other thirteen). \u00a0The renewal for 2017 looks a little light on the frontrunners when compared to the usual crowd of them in the real-life Sprint. \u00a0Could that mean someone gets the jump on the group of accomplished closers this time? \u00a0I would not count those closers out, as they have been consistent in quality among top-notch racers through the year. \u00a0I don\u2019t pretend to understand the end-of-year rankings, but it will take a serious performance for someone to catch leader FALCHION<\/strong> for the 2017 award. \u00a0However, this is the place to make that stand.<\/p>\n

# Horse Bred A\/S Owner Jockey R W IM% USD EPnt Odds \u00a0\u00a0Badges \u00a0\u00a0Capper my Sire<\/p>\n

1
\nBERNARDINI CAT \u00a0<\/strong>KY \u00a03M \u00a0ddstables16 \u00a0L Radzinski \u00a015 \u00a05 \u00a067% \u00a0$809,970 \u00a0192.00 \u00a035\/1
\nBERNARDINI<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Stockswami<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 17%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage:<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0BERNARDINI x STORM CAT x SEEKING THE GOLD (scratch bred)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 108 speed number earned while tracking the leaders to win the Carry Forward in July against fellow 3yos<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: The Pink Panther<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Pumpkin pie with whipped cream<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: Good form for the Malibu<\/p>\n

Win strategy: Radzinski rides him better than in the faltering Everything\u2019s Legal effort this summer, probably with a little more restraint early than BERNARDINI CAT<\/strong> showed in his last two contests, so that there is more in the tank to take first run at those on the front.<\/p>\n

2
\nMOLEY B. DIGGING<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a05M \u00a0zzz1 \u00a0S L Ledwith \u00a028 \u00a013 \u00a075% \u00a0$754,604 \u00a0148.00 \u00a013\/1
\nHARD SPUN<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Steve555<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 24%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage:<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0HARD SPUN x SEATTLE SLEW x TOM ROLFE (winless mare)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 117 speed to win the Burrito Grande on this track in April, leading all the way<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: CIA man<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Mineral supplements<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: New bicycle<\/p>\n

Win strategy: In hopes that his laggard performance in the Old Name was a fluke, he will flock to the early lead once more in this championship event. \u00a0Getting back to his best running style on a familiar track should put him up in the trifecta.<\/p>\n

3
\nFIRST PETER<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a04M \u00a0baggio \u00a0T Ace \u00a019 \u00a07 \u00a053% \u00a0$1,133,250 \u00a0272.00 \u00a07\/1
\nMEDAGLIA D’ORO<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Baggio<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 11%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 34%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0MEDAGLIA D’ORO x WILD AGAIN x ROBERTO (scratch bred)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 115 speed in the Iceberg, in which he showed versatility by being closer to the pace and still powering home to the win.<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: St. Peter<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Mashed potatoes<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: Peace to all horsekind<\/p>\n

Win strategy: He comes back across the country to a course he is comfortable with, and a repeat of his Pat O\u2019Ryan tactics of laying farther back will make him very tough in this deep and speedy field.<\/p>\n

4
\nTHE HIGH SEPTON<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a04M \u00a0thethumb09 \u00a0K Banner \u00a023 \u00a09 \u00a065% \u00a0$881,160 \u00a0188.00 \u00a010\/1
\nDISTORTED HUMOR<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Lenny271<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 28%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 24%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0DISTORTED HUMOR x GIANT’S CAUSEWAY x DEPUTY MINISTER \u00a0\u00a0(winning mare)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 113 speed in the Due North, in which he lay near the very back and had a furious charge in the stretch.<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Tyrian Lannister<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Apple pie<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: A new cloak<\/p>\n

Win strategy: Jockey knows him well and was aboard for the Due North, but the horse has not won since. \u00a0May have been hoping for a spritz of November California rain, but that didn\u2019t materialize. \u00a0Must make the most of his closing style and not get clogged in the stretch.<\/p>\n

5
\nFALCHION \u00a0<\/strong>KY \u00a04M \u00a0phillipj3 \u00a0A Jolly \u00a018 \u00a011 \u00a089% \u00a0$2,364,121 \u00a0512.00 \u00a07\/1
\nTAPIT<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Canyongate<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 30%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 30%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0TAPIT x STORM CAT x ALYDAR \u00a0(scratch bred)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 118 speed in the Sand Castle Golden Sprint, coming from back in the pack under the same jockey as today<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Knight<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Candied yams<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: Xbox One X<\/p>\n

Win strategy: As the leader of the division and a horse who hasn\u2019t finished out of the money since 2015, he just has to stay within himself to perform well again. \u00a0The jockey will have to be watchful of the traffic situation as this horse makes his move, as these opponents are the best in the business, and a bobble here or there could put the potential Eclipse winner off the board.<\/p>\n

6
\nTHE BLACK OF DROGO<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a05M \u00a0mastermelite1 \u00a0M Walker \u00a026 \u00a014 \u00a077% \u00a0$2,173,010 \u00a0272.00 \u00a05\/1
\nDISTORTED HUMOR<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Masterm<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 22%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 15%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0DISTORTED HUMOR x DYNAFORMER x SEATTLE SLEW (scratch bred)<\/p>\n

Signature win: Last summer\u2019s 121 speed in the Equinics against 19 opponents showed the best of what he can do, overcoming crowded conditions to win from a deep closing position.<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Dragon<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: What? Oats<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: Another chance at a mile race before he becomes a he-mare<\/p>\n

Win strategy: He will have to get his closing kick going a little earlier as he move back from seven furlongs to six. \u00a0He is the favorite, but he will need to run like it to improve on his tenth-place finish last year.<\/p>\n

7
\nCHACAITO \u00a0<\/strong>KY \u00a05M \u00a0venezolano \u00a0O A Haack \u00a025 \u00a013 \u00a092% \u00a0$733,267 \u00a0116.00 \u00a014\/1
\nWAR FRONT<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Haack<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 23%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 22%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0WAR FRONT x DISTORTED HUMOR x GHOSTZAPPER (graded placed mare)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 112 speed in the Smokentate Dash, a five-furlong listed affair up in Washington in June. \u00a0That hard-fought win planted the seed in the trainer\u2019s mind that he might be up to Grade 1 company, as confirmed in his last race.<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Simon Bolivar<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Vegetarian stuffing<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: Lots of ponche crema<\/p>\n

Win strategy: With his success at five furlongs, he is likely to be challenging for the lead; there are enough deep closers in here that it could be a successful strategy for him.<\/p>\n

8
\nHE’S IN SHAPE<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a03M \u00a0primus2 \u00a0N Bonus \u00a09 \u00a04 \u00a067% \u00a0$449,940 \u00a0116.00 \u00a019\/1
\nTAPIT<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Jacklad<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 17%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 25%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0TAPIT x DISTORTED HUMOR x STORM CAT \u00a0\u00a0(Grade 1-winning mare)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 116 in the Everything\u2019s Legal, which is a formidable speed for a 3yo<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Thor<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Brussels sprouts<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: New exercise pool<\/p>\n

Win strategy: Get some breathers early, but be at the front of the pack of closers so that he gets the first clear run at the frontrunners. \u00a0Also, display a little of that improvement that can strike the sophomores at this time of year and surprise the elders.<\/p>\n

9
\nDANZIG ON HOLIDAYS<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a04M \u00a0marineboy1 \u00a0A Arthur \u00a017 \u00a09 \u00a076% \u00a0$1,056,580 \u00a0212.00 \u00a09\/1
\nSPEIGHTSTOWN<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Broohar<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 13%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 16%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0SPEIGHTSTOWN x DANZIG x BROAD BRUSH (scratch bred)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 114 speed in the Old Name, the prep for this race; he had a masterful move from the rear of the field to take the victory by a length<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Glenn Danzig<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: \u00a0Green bean casserole<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: \u00a0Dreaming of a run at handicap division next year, as he has not tried route racing yet.<\/p>\n

Win strategy: Pairing with this jockey has not gone well in the past, so the hope would be it doesn\u2019t matter this time, and he can unleash the same late move that has won his last two races.<\/p>\n

10
\nGOTHAM CITY CADET<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a05M \u00a0cadet5 \u00a0V Gardner \u00a020 \u00a07 \u00a080% \u00a0$608,024 \u00a0140.00 \u00a08\/1
\nMORE THAN READY<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Cadet<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 22%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 19%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0MORE THAN READY x CARSON CITY x WILD AGAIN \u00a0(scratch bred)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 115 speed in the Foolish Tom, his lone graded win, which came in July; late finish to win<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: The Batman<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Slice of cheese pizza<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: Catch the Joker<\/p>\n

Win strategy: In a field choked with closers, getting a good break from this post may be advantageous; needs top of form to win.<\/p>\n

11
\nFORTIES OF MALIBU<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a05M \u00a0mtkinde \u00a0M Kelly \u00a024 \u00a08 \u00a054% \u00a0$1,055,936 \u00a0144.50 \u00a016\/1
\nMALIBU MOON<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Mtk76<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 18%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 20%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0MALIBU MOON x STREET CRY x FORTY NINER \u00a0(stakes-winning mare)<\/p>\n

Signature win: It\u2019s been a while, as it would have to be the Double F Memorial last November, where he earned a 114 speed<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Tupac<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Avocado kale salad<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: Grammy win for his newest single<\/p>\n

Win strategy: Given recent performances, his best strategy may be to lay behind the leaders and save some gas to try to upset all the low-odds closers.<\/p>\n

12
\nHEADLESS CADET<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a04M \u00a0cner \u00a0R Heller \u00a019 \u00a09 \u00a084% \u00a0$1,515,930 \u00a0131.00 \u00a09\/1
\nGHOSTZAPPER<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Cadet (#2)<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 22%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 12%<\/p>\n

Breeding: GHOSTZAPPER x A.P. INDY x MR. PROSPECTOR \u00a0(Grade 1-winning mare)<\/p>\n

Signature win: Since his most recent wins are allowances, we will go back to the Prince\u2019s Knight score last summer when he was a 3yo; in that, he ran a 115 that day, sweeping from behind for the win under today\u2019s jockey.<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Ichabod Crane<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Cole slaw<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: A prosthetic head<\/p>\n

Win strategy: His sixth-place finish in the Sprint last year was solid enough, and he ran his style of race, and recent speeds and performances point to a strategy to try to find space in the lane for a placing.<\/p>\n

13
\nFABREGAS SOLER<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a06M \u00a0holdme \u00a0K Ledwith \u00a026 \u00a012 \u00a088% \u00a0$4,325,260 \u00a0300.00 \u00a06\/1
\nTAPIT<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Masterm (#2)<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 22%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 30%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0TAPIT x SEEKING THE GOLD x BROAD BRUSH \u00a0(scratch bred)<\/p>\n

Signature win: There really have to be two, as he\u2019s the defending champion here, having earned a monster 121 last year, also in California, and this year there is the 119 in the Foregone, which showed there is still top-level talent in an otherwise unassuming campaign.<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Soccer goal<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Red wine<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: Gains the points to beat Falchion for the end of year award.<\/p>\n

Win strategy: He returns to the jockey that won the sprint last year, and may have a good spot in that he does not need the lead but has the early speed to get a serious jump on all these closers. \u00a0He needs to avoid whatever went wrong last out in the Iceberg, whether it was a speed duel or what have you; if it is that he is a step slower now, it will be hard for him to repeat.<\/p>\n

14
\nBUZZING QUALITY<\/strong> \u00a0KY \u00a03M \u00a0gipper3 \u00a0A Craig \u00a016 \u00a011 \u00a081% \u00a0$1,125,300 \u00a0232.00 \u00a019\/1
\nQUALITY ROAD<\/p>\n

Masterstable: Gipper<\/p>\n

Masterstable winning percentage: 15%<\/p>\n

Jockey winning percentage: 24%<\/p>\n

Breeding: \u00a0QUALITY ROAD x DEPUTY MINISTER x STORM CAT (stakes-winning mare)<\/p>\n

Signature win: A 113 in the Prince\u2019s Knight, which led him to the #1 ranking for 3yo sprinters<\/p>\n

Halloween costume: Bumble bee<\/p>\n

Fave Thanksgiving dish: Turnips<\/p>\n

Christmas wish: A return to the Breeders Bowl Sprint next year as the favorite<\/p>\n

Win strategy: As he has won nine of ten, with the lone exception the loss to HE\u2019S IN SHAPE<\/strong> in the Everything\u2019s Legal, he probably doesn\u2019t need to worry about a strategy and just run his race. \u00a0A win today would mean he has not been tested to his depths in those many wins, but regardless he looks like one to watch over the next year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Breeders’ Bowl Sprint Purse : $3,000,000 The six furlongs of the Sprint are the test of tests for the dirt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":173,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/173"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=43254"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43281,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43254\/revisions\/43281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=43254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=43254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=43254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}