{"id":4638,"date":"2007-08-24T19:37:08","date_gmt":"2007-08-24T19:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=4638"},"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=4638","title":{"rendered":"Cronus(IRE), My Township in competitive Capital Spring Sprint(G3)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sweden<\/STRONG>–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Skoll, baby!\u00a0\u00a0 Or cheers, mates … and all you Dancing Queens out there!\u00a0\u00a0 The older horse turf sprint division makes a pitstop in Sweden this week for the Grade 3 $125,000 Capital Spring Sprint<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We got a delightful field of 10 colts and horses\u00a0plus 1 feisty filly too for a six furlong battle-royale……….<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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And chilcoat’s Cronus(IRE)<\/STRONG> leads the way with chalky status at 7\/2.\u00a0\u00a0The 4yo son of Giant’s Causeway(IRE) proudly checks in with a #11 ranking in the division (the highest in this field).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Turf sprinter fans know Cronus from his Grade 2 Sheik Yerbouti<\/EM> score earlier this season.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt used the win as a springboard to test the very best in the division\u00a0in his very next start:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0March’s Generals Pals Sprint Show(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Cronus\u00a0impressed the heck out of this reporter in that race, running a runner-up 111 SP#<\/STRONG> to Northern Pirate.\u00a0\u00a0 The sky seemed the limit when Chilcoat\u00a0led Cronus back to the barn after the race.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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However, Cronus has had mixed results since.\u00a0 The colt went 0-for-4 before finally bagging a listed stakes sprint.\u00a0\u00a0 He did finish 4th and 2nd respectively in a pair of graded sprint contests.\u00a0\u00a0 Solid speed figures throughout, Cronus\u00a0just seems to have\u00a0trouble\u00a0holding the lead after a late rally down the stretch.\u00a0 In this spot, he’s pure class and has the credentials to bag a fine score.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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The Swedish oddsmakers next tab jeffdrew’s My Township<\/STRONG> at 5\/1.\u00a0\u00a0 We haven’t heard of this 5yo horse on the turf sprint circuit and that’s because he races on the main track!\u00a0\u00a0 My Township is a puzzling entry to say the least.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s a bargain baby by Delaware Township who just won the Middle Of Nowhere(G3)<\/EM> over this distance on the dirt.\u00a0\u00a0 He even scored a 107 SP#<\/STRONG> in the photo finish — what a rags to riches story for the former $7500 claimer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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But alas, Saturday will be My Township’s 2nd lifetime start over the lawn.\u00a0\u00a0 He did try the green stuff two years ago for\u00a0jeffdrew and was well beaten in ALW company.\u00a0\u00a0 Why put a horse going\u00a0his lifetime best over one surface to another surface?\u00a0\u00a0 I can’t help\u00a0but think that maybe jeffdrew accidentally misread the race conditions here.\u00a0 LOL!\u00a0\u00a0 The\u00a0closer’s is going great — will form trump surface experience?<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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We have a zippy quartet of stakes winners at 6\/1 and 7\/1:<\/FONT><\/DIV>
  • Givelovetheboot<\/STRONG> (6\/1) from safbred stable adores six panels and can still pick up his feet with 40+ starts in the bank.\u00a0\u00a0 The 5yo son of Storm Boot won at the listed level a few starts ago with a big 107 SP#<\/STRONG>.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s been in the thick of the ranks since, often close down the lane and just a whisker away from the major money.\u00a0\u00a0 Givelovetheboot hasn’t much graded experience, but he did make an appearance at the graded level back in January’s Everclear(G2)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0That wasa tough race and this is much softer company Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 Good sleeper if he can run back to those\u00a0early summer speed figures. \u00a0<\/FONT>
  • I like johnno’s Mr.Spur(AUS)<\/STRONG> (7\/1) a lot in this spot.\u00a0\u00a0 The Flying Spur(AUS) 4yo colt rallied well in time early last month to bag a seven-furlong stakes.\u00a0\u00a0 Matter of fact, the colt bookended a pair of listed scores around two graded stakes appearances.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr.Spur ran well for the Simon and Simon Cap(G3)<\/EM> show\u00a0to eventual Rising Sun Sprint Cup(G1)<\/EM> winner Mr Devious.\u00a0\u00a0Unfortunately, he couldn’t sustain that momentum\u00a0and finished well-beaten in the Hyperactive(G3)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 This is a pretty good colt — I’d like to see higher speed figures, but I think he’s improved to the point where he can more than snare all the marbles here.\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent shot.<\/FONT>
  • Moonlight Mile<\/STRONG> (7\/1) rides reams of form into Saturday too.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4yo son of E Dubai has won three in a row since finishing an honst 5th in the Hyperactive(G3)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Trainer 1i2 dropped the colt back to the ALW ranks and was promptly rewarded with a sweet score.\u00a0 Moonlight Mile then\u00a0took two straight stakes races, progressing with 101 and then 112 speed figures.\u00a0\u00a0 You can’t argue with that form at all.\u00a0 This textbook stuff where a horse dominates the listed ranks, then tries the Grade 3 level.\u00a0 Bravo!\u00a0\u00a0 Look for Moonlight Mile neaar the back of the pack.\u00a0\u00a0 This guy might be the one to beat.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT>
  • But hold your horses — check out Tree Guest House<\/STRONG> (6\/1) from anymore stable.\u00a0 The 4yo Forestry colt scored a brazen 110 SP# in a seven furlong thrashing\u00a0last month.\u00a0 The colt sure has been coming of age of late.\u00a0 He’s 5-for-15 lifetime and\u00a0soaks up the listed ranks with competitive spirit.\u00a0\u00a0You gotta love the solid speed figures by this colt.\u00a0\u00a0 He’s definitely more than ready for a shot at the grades and what a perfect spot for him to step into the limelight here.\u00a0\u00a0 More of a midpacker than a closer.\u00a0 Great shot, but don’t be discouraged if he only grabs a minor share in this schooling attempt.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/LI><\/UL>
    We saw Brego<\/STRONG> (8\/1) from claymore stable back in May in the KY Horsemen Elixir(G1)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4yo son of Rainbow Quest caught our eye since he had just won a 102 SP# turf stakes.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt was green though and ran a\u00a0bit stinky,\u00a0finishing 9th in the Elixir<\/EM>.\u00a0 The downtown closer dropped back to the listed and ALW level where he picked a win and placing before Smackdown III day.\u00a0 And that Smackdown race was very hot — Brego ran solidly for 6th place to Northern Pirate.\u00a0 It was a nice bounce back 104 SP#.\u00a0 He should improve off that effort.\u00a0 Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of speed in this group and Brego loves to run from downtown.\u00a0\u00a0 Should be in the mix and has possibilities to show up the\u00a0flashy SP# stakes winners for a breakout score.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    Fresh off of a 103 SP# turf sprint victory, Fantasy Trip<\/STRONG> (10\/1) from peeps stables also needs some pace up front.\u00a0\u00a0 The downtown closer by Fantastic Light mostly pays his dues at the ALW and listed level, but did make a graded appearance in the Sydney Sprint(G1)<\/EM> back in May.\u00a0\u00a0 With a 7-for-36 lifetime record, Fantasy Trip has had a solid career and\u00a0is well worth another shot at the grades.\u00a0\u00a0 The Sydney <\/EM>race was pretty tough and this is a lighter spot, but still tough too.\u00a0\u00a0 The 5yo needs to bring his A-game.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    Pulpit son Suited And Booted<\/STRONG> (10\/1) also checks in\u00a0with loads of experience.\u00a0\u00a0 The 4yo presents a 7-for-34 lifetime record.\u00a0\u00a0 The colt’s been on and off the turf though throughout his career.\u00a0 He did manage a recent ALW win over the lawn, but his speed figures are mostly in the upper 90s.\u00a0\u00a0 That’s not gonna make a huge\u00a0impression here.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Solid racehorse from midpack or thereabouts, but he’s a bit inconsistent to really turn heads in this spot.\u00a0\u00a0 A bit of a reach.\u00a0 Races for andysakmar stable.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    Our longest shot on the board Commander Tex<\/STRONG> (96\/1) races for tjstables.\u00a0 The 10yo old-timer by Alysheba doesn’t have any shot in this race.\u00a0\u00a0 We’ll see him up front for a whisper and soon\u00a0backtracking after that.\u00a0 This is too high of a class level for the horse.\u00a0\u00a0 At his age, he belongs in a $2k to $10k claiming race.\u00a0\u00a0 Try 6f on the dirt in a $25k or highesr claiming tag race.\u00a0\u00a0 =)<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    Finally, we have the sharood’s filly Jonestown <\/STRONG>(14\/1).\u00a0\u00a0The Seeking The Gold daughter debuted over the lawn LTO with a nice 103 SP# 6.5f victory.\u00a0 It was her 17th career start — she’s been ALW quality around one-turn for the most part.\u00a0\u00a0 Bold move leaping her up over the regualr stakes ranks all the way to a Grade 3.\u00a0\u00a0 On the bright side, she’s likely to wrangle the\u00a0pace for herself over the 96\/1 shot.\u00a0\u00a0 I believe\u00a0Moonlight Mile and a couple other stalkers might have something to say about that.\u00a0 We’ll see how good\u00a0Joenstown is.\u00a0\u00a0 If she\u00a0can bound away to a big lead, then she could shock the boys.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I’ll give her a smidgeon of a shot\u00a0—\u00a0odds are good it can go the either way, but ya never know how the race scenario will develop.<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    It’ll be interesting to see what kind of lead Jonestown gets.\u00a0\u00a0 However I like Moonlight Mile, Mr.Spur\u00a0and Tree Guest House alot.\u00a0\u00a0 I do think Brego and Cronus have a lot of talent and have the best black type on paper at this point.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>
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    I’m gonna go with Moonlight Mile at 4-in-a-row over Mr.Spur and\u00a0Cronus.\u00a0\u00a0 Tree Guest House up\u00a0for 4th and Brego in 5th.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Good luck!\u00a0<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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