{"id":44223,"date":"2018-02-21T11:46:04","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T16:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=44223"},"modified":"2018-02-21T11:46:04","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T16:46:04","slug":"equinics-2018-stormy-prospector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=44223","title":{"rendered":"EQUINICS 2018 – STORMY PROSPECTOR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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EQUINICS 2018 \u2013 STORMY PROSPECTOR<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Vermont \u2013 4 yo & Up \u2013 12 Furlongs \u2013 Dirt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

In the Bi-Annual competition between the Residencies has attracted another stellar field for the running of the Stormy Prospector.\u00a0 Who will claim the GOLD for their REZ?\u00a0 In the field today, we have 6 horses that have been to victory circle in Graded Stakes.\u00a0 A pair of entries have amassed over a Million in career earnings.\u00a0 Another EQUINICS race with speed to burn as all 14 starters have a career high SP above 100.\u00a0 There is 1 Gelding in the field (HATEFUL ENTITY), 4 Four-year-old Colts (DANZIGOF THE NILE, SUPERFLY SNOOKA, SICILIAN WAY, & FINKE BORON) and a 2017 EOY (LIMESTONE).\u00a0<\/span>Now let\u2019s take a better look at this field:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DANZIGOF THE NILE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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16-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ELITE RACING CLUB<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4-M\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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mightyforego20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 15-4-2-3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R. Pollard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

January at Denmark in the Sagatector Dirt Endurance faded to finish 4th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Before that came from off the pace to Win the City Inferno Dirt Stayer by 3 lengths.\u00a0 Prior race was in the G2- Hamburg Hall where he faded to finish 8th<\/sup> 13 \u00bd lengths back.\u00a0 Has 3 Graded Stakes starts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colt is a scratchbred (Pioneerof The Nile x Danzig x Raise A Native) has a career high 115 SP in Your Boundaries Dirt Stayer running 2nd<\/sup> to SICILIAN WAY by \u00bc length.\u00a0 2nd<\/sup> trip up for jockey R. Pollard.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TAY BRIDGE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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EAST-WEST CONNECTION<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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dunracing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 22-7-5-5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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T. Small<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Last race in January got caught at the end of 12f Awesome Force Dirt Stayer to end in 2nd<\/sup>.\u00a0 Before that faded out of the money in the 10f Danger Zone Dirt Route at Michigan.\u00a0 Prior race finished second again after being caught in the Quick Hogan Dirt Memorial at Ohio.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Light Grey (Rattlesnake Bridge x Awesome Again x Danehill) likes to go fast and to the front.\u00a0 Has a high speed of 116 in a Win in the Yew Dirt Route at Florida.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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REZ Says<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

A flat out- long dirt speedster.\u00a0 Maybe not as classy as the rest of field but he can flat out run out in front with the best of them.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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HATEFUL ENTITY<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MINNESOTA TESTBARN<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-G<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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canyontx3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 19-9-3-3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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P. Jolly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Opened 2018 with a Win in a 22k allowance from off the pace for 4th<\/sup> victory in a row.\u00a0 Before that won the 13f G2-Grey Fox from off the pace by 6 \u00bc lengths.\u00a0 Prior race was a stalking Win over a field of 7 in the Stormy Bluff II Dirt Memorial at Louisiana by 3 \u00bc posting a 115 SP.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Light Grey scratchbred (Tapit x Halo x Alydar) since being Gelded has not missed the board in 10 starts with 7 Victories including 4 of them coming on off tracks. P. Jolly has a win in only previous ride, the Stormy Bluff ii Dirt Memorial.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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LIMESTONE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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UNIVERSAL RACING CLUB<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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newmarket5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 20-10-4-0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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F. Gossett<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Opened 2018 with a wire to wire Win in 16f G2- Buckeye Stayer by 4 \u00bd lengths giving him a 3-race win streak.\u00a0 Closed out 2017 Winning G1- Breeders Bowl Dirt Marathon while posting 117 SP.\u00a0 Prior race Won G1- Monster Mash from near the front pulling away by 3 lengths.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bay Scratchbred (Malibu Moon x Pleasant Colony x Sir Ivor) has 5 Graded Stakes Wins and has 1.6 Million in career earnings.\u00a0 Had a 4-race winning streak in the summer of 2016.\u00a0<\/span>F. Gossett had a win in the stirrups in G1- Breeders Bowl Dirt Marathon.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>2017 EOY \u2013 Older Male Long Dirt<\/b>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Owner Says<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Hoping for a big run.\u00a0 Had a good tune-up run in Buckeye Stayer.\u00a0 One of two G1 winners in the race, I believe he is a lively option.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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REZ Says<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Has won 3 graded in a row.\u00a0 Looks like he should be favorite or co-favorite.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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AMONGST THE WAVES<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GR SIMSTERS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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capsized<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 20-8-1-5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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P. Wright<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

At the G1- Big Apple extended Win streak to 4 staying in front the whole way. Before that Won an 11f 45k Allowance from near the lead.\u00a0 Prior to that posted a 117 SP in wire to wire victory in G2- Windy City Gold Cup.\u00a0 10 of his 20 starts have been Graded Stakes races.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Compton\u2019s Place (GB) x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Kingmambo) has over 1.2 Million career earnings. Another horse with loads of speed that likes to run out in front.\u00a0 Making first start of 2018.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>P. Wright has ridden twice before with a win last trip at G1- Big Apple.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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BLUESTONE LANE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PASTURES OF GREEN<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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correction<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 16-9-4-2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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J. White<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Last time out stalked the field in Unbridled Fury Dirt Stayer to win by 4 as the clear favorite.\u00a0 Before that took lead in Secrets Untiuched Dirt Stayer but was caught finishing 2nd<\/sup> by 1 \u00bc to the ML choice.\u00a0 Prior race Won the Leaky Tap Dirt Stayer from the lead pack by 2 \u00be.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Light Grey scratchbed (Medaglia D\u2019Oro x Deputy Ministe x Unbridled) has a career best 114 SP.\u00a0 Will be his first race of the year and his first ever start in a Graded Stakes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TAKE THE KID<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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BLAZING SADDLES<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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zenyatta09<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 20-7-5-2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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D. Givins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

In January out classed a field of 4 in a 12f NW3y at VT for a wire to wire Win.\u00a0 Ended 2017 by never trailing in Blazing Saddes Breeders Showdown Marathon victory.\u00a0 Prior race drew post #14 and faded to finish 7th <\/sup>place in G1- Breeders Bowl Dirt Marathon won by LIMESTONE.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(Take Charge Indy x Giant\u2019s Causeway x Lemon Drop Kid) He has posted his 3 best speeds on off tracks with his high of 113 coming in Wisdom Tooth Dirt Endurance on a good track.\u00a0 Jockey D. Givins has 1 previous mount a fourth-place finish.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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SUPERFLY SNOOKA<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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RACING HQ<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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redvipers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 11-3-1-1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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K. Johnson<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

In last start went right to the lead in Dusty Dance Dirt Challenge but got caught and ended 4th<\/sup> 11 \u00bc lengths back.\u00a0 Before that posted 106 SP in the American Derby but was caught and finished 2nd<\/sup>.\u00a0 Prior race in G3- North Country Derby faded badly to finish 8th<\/sup> 10 \u00be lengths.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scratchbred Brown (Shackleford x Saint Ballado x Deputy Minister) will be making first start of the year and may just be looking to land a Flying Elbow around the last turn.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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SICILIAN WAY<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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18-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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EMPIRE STATE RACING<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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frankster<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 12-3-2-0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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OA Haack<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Began 2018 with a Win at Kentucky in a 12f NW2L leading all the way by 4 lengths.\u00a0 In both his final 2 starts last year posted 115 SP, while Winning the Your Boundaries Dirt Stayer and finishing 2nd<\/sup> in 12f NW2L at Kentucky where he was caught at the end by the ML favorite.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brown Colt is scratchbred (Honor Code x Street Cry x Deputy Minister) has never raced in a Graded Stakes.\u00a0 Looking to prove that he belongs in the elite group.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DARK HAYMAKER<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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21-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MEGALOPOLIS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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deeprock1b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 24-4-4-2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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G. Arnold<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Last race was a disappointing 8th<\/sup> in G1- Hit Man where he never was a factor 29 \u00be lengths back.\u00a0 Before that posted a best 112 SP in Winning from off the pace in G2- Hamburg Hall.\u00a0 Prior outing came home 2nd<\/sup> after leading briefly in the Call of the Wild II Dirt Stayer at NY.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Roan horse (Stay Thirsty x Two Punch x Thirsty) will be making his first start in 2018.\u00a0 Has been running in longer races maybe 12f will be just what the doctor ordered.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Owner Says<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

One of my biggest head scratchers, never know what I\u2019m going to get in the way of his performance.\u00a0 G2 victory was his best effort.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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11<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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EHECATL MIZZEN<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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25-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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NORTH WEST RACING CIRCUIT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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jdawg15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 19-5-4-3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R. Romero<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Last race Won from off the pace in a NW3x 48k Allowance at Berkshire by 3 \u00bc. Before that finished 2nd<\/sup> in a NW3x 39k Allowance at India.\u00a0 Prior to that bested a field of 5 in 11f NW2y 43k Allowance at Italy by 4 \u00bc lengths.\u00a0 Has not been in a Stakes since 2 as a Juvenile.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Light Grey (Mizzen Mast x Smart Strike x Summer Squall) has posted at career best 104 SP in a 30k Claimer at Newmarket.\u00a0 Making 2018 and Graded Stakes debuts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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12<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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CACHORRO<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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32-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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SIM HISPANO<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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argentino4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 13-4-3-0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A. Jolly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Started the year with a Win in a Hot Race at New York.\u00a0 Since breaking his maiden at end of 2016 has won 3 out 5 starts with the other 2 being runner up finishes.\u00a0 However, all of them have been NW2 30k Allowance races.\u00a0 Does have a career best SP of 104 posted at Surrey.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bay Horse (Bernardini x Hussonet x Touch Gold) is really stretching his legs out in this race as it will be his first start in a Graded Stakes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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13<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DE LONHRO<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ALL-STARS RACING<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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rx7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 23-9-2-3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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T. Ace<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Last race in January posted a Win in Valid Expectation Dirt Stayer as the ML favorite. Before that had his way with a field of 9 in Green Grass Dirt Memorial at Texas from the lead pack.\u00a0 Prior race did not get to lead and faded finishing 9th<\/sup> in G1- Breeders Bowl Dirt Marathon.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Brown Horse (Lonhro x War Chant x Pulpit) posted a career high 115 winning the G3- TV Stakes in May at Japan. Another speed horse that likes to be in the lead pack.\u00a0 T. Ace had a 2nd<\/sup> place finish in his 1 previous ride.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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14<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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FINKE BORON<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11-1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MIDAS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4-M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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greynomad<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Career:\u00a0 13-7-1-0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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M. Scott<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

On New Years Day picked up 3rd<\/sup> straight win in G3- Gallant Socks Handicap putting up a 116 SP running in the front.\u00a0 Before that had wire to wire Win in What For Bubble Dirt Stayer. Prior to that held off a field of 4 in NW1t Allowance at Kansas to Win by 3 \u00be lengths.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bay Colt (Giant\u2019s Causeway x Smart Strike x Unbridled\u2019s Song) only has the 1 Graded Stakes start but it was a victory.\u00a0 An opportunity to prove his mettle here.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Owner Says<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Can\u2019t fault his lead-up form and has not missed a beat since stretching out to a mile and a half.\u00a0 Hoping we can give them something to think about.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MY PICKS: 3- HATEFUL ENTITY (MNTB), 4- LIMESTONE (URC), 6- BLUESTONE LANE (Pastures)<\/p>\n

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WATCH OUT FOR: 2- TAY BRIDGE (EWC), 5-AMONGST THE WAVES (GR Sim), 10- DARK HAYMAKER (Mega).<\/p>\n

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MY PLAY:\u00a0 I going to load up big on an exacta box 3 & 4.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EQUINICS 2018 \u2013 STORMY PROSPECTOR Vermont \u2013 4 yo & Up \u2013 12 Furlongs \u2013 Dirt In the Bi-Annual competition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":126611,"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":[204],"class_list":["post-44223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews","tag-equinics2018"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44223","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\/126611"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=44223"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44255,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44223\/revisions\/44255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=44223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=44223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=44223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}