{"id":4491,"date":"2007-07-21T00:45:10","date_gmt":"2007-07-21T00:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=4491"},"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=4491","title":{"rendered":"Casterly Rock, Fame And Fortune, Sometimes Not faves in main track Smackdown III sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0Casterly Rock gets all the action here at 4\/1 for the $500,000 Smackdown III<\/EM> six furlongs over the main track division for 4yo+.\u00a0\u00a0 Lock-n-load and quick-draw-McGraw!\u00a0\u00a0 Shoot ’em up, it’s a\u00a0showdown, pardner.\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09\u00a0\u00a0 Time for a good ol’ fashioned shootout at the Smackdown corral.\u00a0\u00a0 Let’s get the lowdown on this hoedown…. Ha!\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Casterly Rock(IRE)<\/STRONG> (4\/1) – grrm<\/EM><\/DIV>
Talk about a deep division as compared to the turf sprinters.\u00a0\u00a0 Casterly Rock has a Grade 1 a Grade 2, as well as the Grade 1 BB sprint in his trophy collection of late — and he’s still ranked #3 in the division.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No matter though — he’s the one to beat in Grade 1 company any time around and defintely the horse to beat here in the Smackdown.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Certainly one of the healdining hroses on all of Smackdown day.\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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So, Rocky (as he’s known to his fans!) went 3-for-3 to begin ’07.\u00a0\u00a0 He had that streak snapped though in the Ethereal Unreal Spiritual(G1).<\/EM>\u00a0\u00a0 don’t worry about that one though — he finished 4th, missing by just 3 lengths with a mere 107 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 *cough cough* Ahem.\u00a0\u00a0 What a horse.\u00a0\u00a0 =)\u00a0\u00a0The big guy dropped down to listed company and he hit the board — me thinks Dan had him on less than 100%\u00a0because, hey, Smackdown is Rocky’s.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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But don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched!\u00a0\u00a0 Lots of very swift ponies in this field.\u00a0\u00a0 Can one of them Take down Rocky?\u00a0 Smackdown!\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Fame And Fortune<\/STRONG> (6\/1) – lenny11<\/EM><\/DIV>
Lenny has a co-entry here in this veteran 6yo son of Danehill.\u00a0 Haven’t heard a lot about this horse — he’s 13-for-41 lifetime with only $400k in the bank.\u00a0 The big guy however won the Jim’s BB Sprint(G2)<\/EM> two back ferociously stalker-style with a 111 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 Great numbers for this stalker — he’s extremely consistent and Lenny has him at the pinnacle of his career.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Fame And Fortune coughed it up LTO however in an extneded 7.5f sprint.\u00a0 The horse just never jumped on the bit, finishing also-ran when stepping back to listed company.\u00a0\u00a0 Surprising race — he’s just as tough normally when stepping down a level.\u00a0\u00a0 PErhaps it was a tuneup.\u00a0\u00a0 Or perhaps indeed it was a true stinky clinker.\u00a0\u00a0 A month’s rest hopefully has worked out the kinks.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Saratoga Special<\/STRONG> (8\/1) – texasace<\/EM><\/DIV>
On the rail, Wayne jumps in here with a newbie Touch Gold son.\u00a0\u00a0 This 4yo’s smokin’ hot with a 7-for-12 lifetime record.\u00a0\u00a0 The speedster flashed and slashed the listed level before finishing an honest 4th in his graded debut two back.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Quite an up-and-comer with gorgeous 105+ speed figures to boot.\u00a0\u00a0 ‘Special kind of tired though when asked to step down a level around 6.5f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hmmm…. that effort came just three weeks after the excellent graded debut.\u00a0\u00a0 Again, ‘Special gets 3 weeks again.\u00a0\u00a0 We’ll see\u00a0how the green colt handles the vigorous schedule.\u00a0 Pacesetter.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Unavailable<\/STRONG> (10\/1) – lenny6<\/EM><\/DIV>
Lenny’s “B” horse has won 5 of his last 6.\u00a0\u00a0 The 5yo Broad Brush son counted a listed level stakes as well as a Grade 3 amongst the ALW wins in that victory group.\u00a0\u00a0 The stalker’s more of a closeup pace presser — he likes to duel and wear those speedsters out.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Anyway you look at it, this 10-of-24 horse is a live sleeper.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I don’t think he’s as good as the favorite, but he might manage a lion’s share here.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tough.\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Smouldering Street<\/STRONG> (11\/1) – magoo2912<\/EM><\/DIV>
Old man at age son is a grandson of Graustark.\u00a0\u00a0 Experienced horse too at 40 starts, winning 2 of his last 4 at listed level.\u00a0\u00a0 Joins the pace hunt.\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t know if he’ll be able to hold his own here against tough faves.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s got the numbers still in him though with a 107 SP# in his last.\u00a0\u00a0 Factor for a minor share.\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Stratification <\/STRONG>(11\/1) – peter12<\/EM><\/DIV>
Five straight 100+ SP#s for Kingmambo 4yo colt.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s lightly raced at 14 starts, but holds well at listed level.\u00a0\u00a0 Also finished a decent 4th in Jim BB Sprint(G2)<\/EM> to Fame And Fortune.\u00a0\u00a0 Closer needs pace to run at.\u00a0\u00a0 Good shot for a piece of the purse.\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t count him out as a light up the board trifecta candidate.\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Pedro Maximus<\/STRONG> (15\/1) – mattsbest<\/EM><\/DIV>
Capote 5yo has won 3 of his last 4 in ALW company.\u00a0\u00a0 The closer’s quite solid and very useful BP earner around six panels.\u00a0\u00a0Quite a class leap, but you gotta give him props for the recent winning form.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sometimes that makes\u00a0all the difference and surprises everyone with a stakes score out of the blue.\u00a0 Longshot, but has pros as much as cons.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/DIV>
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Posh Pinto<\/STRONG> (22\/1) – jordbake<\/EM>\u00a0<\/DIV>
Another bargain baby here who’s outrun his pedigree.\u00a0 Posh Pinto joins the speedsters.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s only got 90s for the ost part and they won’t factor\u00a0into the winner’s circle in this spot.\u00a0\u00a0 However, he’ll mix it up on the lead.\u00a0\u00a0 Who knows?\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe he’ll soften up the shorter-priced faves and throw a monkey wrench into everybody’s plans!\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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Fusaichi Freddy<\/STRONG> (29\/1) – walshy<\/EM><\/DIV>
FuPeg 4yo in is 12th career start only.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s pretty much outclassed, winning just his NW2x LTO.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tough luck — this race drew a rally strong field.\u00a0\u00a0 Midpacker rallied for a snappy 103 SP# LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 Who’s Knows?\u00a0\u00a0 He might enjoy the class leap…. but probably not at this point.\u00a0<\/DIV>
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Sometimes Not(IRE)<\/STRONG> (7\/1)\u00a0– mustbetime<\/EM><\/DIV>
What a bargain in this Cape Cross x Turtle Island son!\u00a0\u00a0 This 4yo’s got plenty of power punches from midpack, dminating the listed level and holding his own in the grades.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt finished 3rd in a pair of very swift Grade 3s earlier this season before hitting a wall in the Ethereal Unreal Spiritual(G1)<\/EM> versus the big boys.<\/DIV>
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The key with this colt is that he’s smoking hot quick on the stretch drive.\u00a0\u00a0 Can he handle the class leap though with already an 8-for-24 record?\u00a0\u00a0 The guy’s due and threw a big 109 SP# last month.\u00a0\u00a0 Must be respected.\u00a0\u00a0 14-hole is tough though.<\/DIV>
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Twelfth Knight<\/STRONG> (9\/1) – barndog<\/EM><\/DIV>
11-of-19 in the money for Forty Niner royal bred.\u00a0 Barn brings an interesting outsider.\u00a0\u00a0 Great speed figures, even though he lacks consistency at the listed level.\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t know how good he is, but he should be in the hunt for some minor money.\u00a0 Dark horse.<\/DIV>

Roaringnative<\/STRONG> (11\/1) – crandy<\/EM>\u00a0<\/DIV>
Grade 3- placed this season so far for the 4yo Roar son.\u00a0\u00a0 He was very consistent for a while there, but kind of hit a wall since in grades.\u00a0\u00a0 Recovered speed figure-wise at listed level LTO, but not enough to hit the board.\u00a0\u00a0 Hopefully regains form for NWRC!<\/DIV>

Mental Armor<\/STRONG> (14\/1) – barndog<\/EM><\/DIV>
7-for-16 lifetime Gone West\u00a04yo keeps trucking along at ALW level.\u00a0 Speedster\/ pace presser has a 3-race win streak going a ways back.\u00a0 Very consistent horse and I think it’s about time to try the stakes level.\u00a0 Tough though that’s it’s against graded quality favorites.\u00a0 A live sleeper though for Barn and the NWRC.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/DIV>

Cookie Man<\/STRONG> (16\/1) – cgk<\/EM>\u00a0
Old timer with 50+ starts was quite a sprinter in his day.\u00a0\u00a0 The Twilight Agenda 6yo can still throw 100+ too.\u00a0\u00a0 Won a NW2n LTO with a 93 SP#.\u00a0\u00a0 Joins the stalker group and might sit up even closer to the early lead.\u00a0\u00a0 Cookie Man is the pride and joy and definitely part of NWRC history!\u00a0 <\/DIV>
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If anybody beats Casterly Rock here, then it’s gonna be one of Lenny’s co-entries.\u00a0\u00a0 DUR has some nice entries here, but GR Simsters probably will sweep the board.\u00a0 Sometimes Not or Twelfth Knight might surprise for NWRC points.<\/DIV>
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Win:\u00a0\u00a0 Casterly Rock<\/DIV>
Place:\u00a0\u00a0Fame And Fortune<\/DIV>
Show:\u00a0 Unavailable or Sometimes Not<\/DIV>
Longshot:\u00a0 Stratification, Twelfth Knight<\/DIV><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2006 Sim Eclipse Champ sprinter on Dirt Casterly Rock at 4\/1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":396,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","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-4491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4491","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\/396"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4491"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4491\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}