{"id":4598,"date":"2007-08-18T00:53:43","date_gmt":"2007-08-18T00:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=4598"},"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=4598","title":{"rendered":"The Legendary Stampede"},"content":{"rendered":"

SOCALSLEWS LEGENDARY STAKES<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

4.5f fast dirt, $75.000, F&M, 3yo & up<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/DIV>

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Eastern Kentucky-<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/st1:place>\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>Simsters are celebrating the 9th<\/SUP> Anniversary of the Sim\u2019s creation.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The sun is predicted to shine down on us for a great day of racing.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The final race on the card is dedicated to Socalslew and, boy, does it look to be a cavalry charge!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A plumb field of eleven ladies (eight of which have front-end speed) is ready to score stakes glory, and in a race this short it truly is a toss-up as to who will win.<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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By Post Positions\u2026<\/SPAN><\/I><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp1:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>THE I INSIDE, 6yo by Coronado\u2019s Quest X Cure The Blues X Valid Appeal, odds: 61\/1, Trainer: petermich<\/I><\/o:p><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Okay, so you will have to scratch those two most recent (marathons) races off her list.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The two starts after those were sprints, but unimpressive mainly (one was a 2nd<\/SUP> after battling for the lead).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Basically, the mare hasn\u2019t done much this year and I would be surprised if she broke into the top 5 finishers.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: from behind<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp2:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>THE FLEET\u2019S GONE, 4yo by Afleet X Runaway Groom X Gone West, odds: 17\/1, Trainer: pmjstable<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>Her speed figures aren\u2019t going to cut it in this field especially with the favorite routinely tossing out mid to high 90\u2019s with the occasional 100+sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, she does like the lead and will battle as far as her legs can carry her.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her best start this year was last time out in a restricted allowance race going 6f; she finished 2nd<\/SUP> with a 94sp.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: frontrunner<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp3:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>MAYAMA, 4yo by Afleet X Damascus<\/st1:City> X Nashua<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>, odds: 2\/1 Fav, Trainer: maruxa<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Hands down this is the fastest filly in the field.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She rarely misses the break, running head first like a possessed beast towards the wire.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her best career race came four races ago in the Deed La Stakes<\/I> over 6.5f; she won by a nose, wiring the field, and collecting an amazing 110sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Most recently she trekked through a 5.5f open allowance race to win by one after shaking lose from those pressuring her.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She\u2019s not one to dodge a dogfight which will be in her favor on Saturday in the all-out cavalry charge to the wire.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: frontrunner<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp4:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>MISS CHARM, 6yo by Wild Again X Mr. Prospector X Northern Dancer, odds: 11\/1, Trainer: browneyes<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The beautifully bred mare has been struggling in short sprints all year, but who can blame her with her deep closing tactics it\u2019s hard to get a win.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I think if she runs her best A-game and makes a quick early move she may have a chance of getting into the top 3.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: from behind<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp5:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>ALY CAT AGAIN, 6yo by Truckee X Storm Cat X Alydar, odds: 10\/1, Trainer: lindsypark<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Here is the most experienced mare in the field with 48 lifetime starts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>All those races have started wearing on her legs, though.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Once a good frontrunner she now struggles to hold off fellow speedsters.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last time out was her best performance of the season \u2013 she wired a full field in restricted allowance company over 6f, winning by 1 \u00bc lengths with a 93sp.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: frontrunner<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp6:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>NIPPON<\/U><\/st1:place> FLYER, 4yo by Fusaichi Pegasus X Deputy Minister X Buckpasser, odds: 7\/1, Trainer: casino<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Another lady that loves the lead.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This one has a little more speed to keep up with the favorites.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her last race was a 2nd<\/SUP> with a 96sp, she lost by \u00bc lengths in the open allowance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If she duplicates that race then she could turn the tables.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: frontrunner<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp7:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>THE NIGHT STALKER(ire), 3yo by Night Shift X Seeking The Gold X Capote, odds: 10\/1, Trainer: focusforce<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I love her name & her breeding & that she has won 6 of her 11 (9 for 11 ITM) lifetime starts on the dirt sprinting.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Reviewing her past races this season I think that she is the fastest out of the gate.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She tends to open up daylight between her and her foes and then digs in to try to hold on for the win.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In Saturday\u2019s cavalry charge those tactics may come in handy.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: frontrunner<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp8:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>EDGAR\u2019S HERO(ire), 3yo by El Prado X Blushing Groom X Nureyev, odds: 8\/1, Trainer: padrebri<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Here is another young filly with 5 wins from 11 starts (9 for 11 ITM) lifetime.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Like the one breaking inside of her she is a natural-borne frontrunner.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She doesn\u2019t have the turn of foot that #7 has, but she is tuff in a duel and only gives way grudgingly.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her best race this year came in the 6.5f Uptown Weezy Challenge<\/I>; she ran 3rd<\/SUP> with a 101sp.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: frontrunner<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp9:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>CHATEAU ZAL(co), 3yo by Frontier Gold X Zalazl X Northern Prospect, odds: 66\/1, Trainer: seplatt01<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This frontrunner may never see the lead as her speed figures just won\u2019t cut it in this bunch.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>But she will definitely try; she\u2019s successfully gotten the lead in 7 of her 8 last starts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Winning will be out of the question, however, unless she has a 20 to 30 increase in speed ratings.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: frontrunner<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp10:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>MEAFORLI, 5yo by Silver Ghost X Meadowlake X Forli<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>, odds: 3\/1 2nd<\/SUP>-choice, Trainer: elenalag2<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/I><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>The post position shouldn\u2019t bother the 2nd<\/SUP>-choice filly, Meaforli one bit as she prefers to break leisurely from the gate, relax just behind midpack, and then make a drastic move around the turn into the stretch.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Can that running style get her a win over 4.5f?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It has before, just two races back where she caught the leaders and won by \u00bc length with a 95sp.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: from behind<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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pp11:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>OIL UP THE BUSH II, 6yo by Silver Charm X Mr. Prospector X Riverman, odds: 8\/1, Trainer: superdaddy<\/I><\/U><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>Ooh!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Let me guess!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Yep, another frontrunner!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Who would have thunk in a short 4.5f event such as this?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Haha\u00a0 <\/SPAN>this mare will be up with the rest on the lead. I don\u2019t believe she will actually get her nose in front, but she is a self-proclaimed fighter and has 41 races of experience to pull from.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If she runs her best race she might break top 5.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She has not won all season.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Running Style<\/U><\/B>: frontrunner<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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By Running Styles\u2026<\/SPAN><\/I><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Let\u2019s try to piece this together\u2026\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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I think that The Night Stalker will get her nose out in front first.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The favorite Mayama will take up position to The Night Stalker\u2019s inside, pressuring the filly, but still conserving some for the final drive.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Edgar\u2019s Hero will be on the outside of The Night Stalker added more pressure.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Just \u00be lengths back on the rail will be Nippon<\/st1:place> Flyer, The Fleet\u2019s Gone, and Oil Up The Bush II forming a line behind the 3 leaders.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Aly Cat Again will be blocked by the wall of 6 in front of her.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Chateau Zal will be doing her best to keep up, but already starting to drop back in the first 2 furlongs.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Two lengths back will be The I Inside waiting for her turn to pick off any stragglers.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Second-choice Meaforli will be another two back, but as they pass the 2f pole she\u2019ll be pricking her ears looking for her first targets.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Bringing up the rear initially will be Miss Charm.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The mare prefers to run way back.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Hopefully her jockey doesn\u2019t let her get more than 7 lengths behind.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Who hits the wire first is truly a toss-up.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I have no idea.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I would imagine that Mayama has this race in a bag.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Meaforli looks mighty good to sneak up for the place.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>And Edgar\u2019s Hero or The Night Stalker could hold onto the show in front of later charger Miss Charm.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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GOOD LUCK TO ALL! ~Keely <\/SPAN><\/B>J<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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