Colonial General Turf Route<\/b><\/p>\n
Arkansas, 9.5 Furlong Turf. Stakes Purse: $100,000 Restricted to 3 Year Olds.<\/b><\/p>\n
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I saw this nice Stakes race and it was in Arkansas where I lived for many years so I thought I would take a trip back there today to check out the nice group of 3 year old colts in the Colonial General Turf Route.\u00a0 This race running on what will be a Firm Turf track at 9.5 furlongs.\u00a0 Post time is 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018.\u00a0 It looks to be a scorcher at post time as temperatures sore into the 90\u2019s with high humidity.\u00a0 \u00a0The morning line odds and post positions are listed.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a preview of the nice looking 3 year old colts that will be entered to contend in the Colonial General Turf.<\/p>\n
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Horse\/Odds\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Owner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jockey<\/b><\/p>\n
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1.\u00a0 Sardina Chef\u00a0 7\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 chono\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C Marts<\/p>\n
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He had a nice Grade three win in The Scam Stakes back in February of this year where he came from way back to close at the wire and pick off the field to win by a \u00bd length at the wire.\u00a0 This win came on the dirt where he has shown his best performances. \u00a0Since that Grade 3 win he has struggled to fire and make a big closing move.\u00a0 He comes back to the turf today on a surface of which he has never cashed a check.\u00a0 He could contend here today if his jockey can get him to fire.<\/p>\n
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2.\u00a0 Jutlandia Jesus\u00a0 16\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 alabasta8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R Alonso<\/p>\n
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He finds little respect today from the morning line handicappers who have made him the long shot in the crowd today.\u00a0 He has never gotten a stakes placing yet, but it is not due to the lack of trying.\u00a0 He has been close many times.\u00a0 He grabs a familiar jockey today, but which did him no favors back in December of last year.\u00a0 His most recent outing came on 07\/14\/2018 in a $39,000 Allowance here in Arkansas where he came in 3rd<\/sup> some 3 \u00bc lengths back.\u00a0 He tends to like running just off the pace in his best performances.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 He\u2019s Slippin\u2019\u00a0 6\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 eminc\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 N Wilks<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In his last two outing he took on Stakes company and fared well in doing so and showed he can compete.\u00a0 His last outing was in the Rockland Turf Mile in Louisiana at 8 furlongs where he found his way to 3rd<\/sup> and was 2 \u00bc lengths back at the wire.\u00a0 I note that he did not care so much running at 9 furlongs of which he has only had one outing at that distance.\u00a0 This 9.5 furlong run may not be to his liking.\u00a0 He is coming off a nice long layoff so he should be well rested and ready here today.\u00a0 He will need that advantage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 French Tap\u00a0 8\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 deeprock55\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 T Quila<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In his most recent outing he found disappointment in the Grade 3 The Gordy Stakes going 12 furlongs where he came in 11th<\/sup> and was 20 lengths back.\u00a0 He takes a reduction in class here today which should help him.\u00a0 I think the distance is good for him and he should fare much better than in his last outing.\u00a0 Tends to come just off the pace so be looking for him in the rear view mirror.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 Barbara Treatment\u00a0 5\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 muscles2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C Garber<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This colt sired by Galileo comes in impressively after his last outing in the Pompous Project Turf Route which ran at 9 furlongs over in Turkey.\u00a0 He came in 2nd<\/sup> in that race, but the huge jump in speed he had will make him a contender to keep an eye on here today.\u00a0 He gets a small ding for the long travel and coming to unfamiliar ground.\u00a0 He very well could be a factor here today and should not be taken lightly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6.\u00a0 Kia\u2019s Celebration\u00a0 15\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 romans\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E Cotlen<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He too comes in as a long shot today according to the morning line handicappers which I feel kind of gave him a snub.\u00a0 He had a very nice outing on 06\/23\/2018 in the Cad Crop Turf Stakes in Louisiana of which he finished second but had 21 point jump in his speed rating and hit a 104.\u00a0 If he can repeat that again or improve he should contend in this race.\u00a0 This Irish bred is familiar with the track here in Arkansas and he picks up a nice jockey who rode him well in that last outing in Louisiana.\u00a0 He likes to travel up front which is where I will expect to see him today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7.\u00a0 Head To Port\u00a0 3\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 bonusbaby\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 J Hughes<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This stakes winner sired by Duporth is nice Australian bred.\u00a0 He comes into this race today with multiple stakes runs and is the top money winner in this field today.\u00a0 I think the distance for him looks good and in his last outing he hit the triple digit speed mark of 101.\u00a0 He last ran in Louisiana at 10 furlongs in the Rizzo G Turf Route where he finished 3rd<\/sup> and 2 \u00be off the leader.\u00a0 I look for him to contend well again today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.\u00a0 Edgefield Journey\u00a0 9\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 scorehobby\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 M Chreky<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He has only ran once on the turf in his seven career starts, but he did it with success in his last outing in a $39,000 Allowance race in West Virginia going 9 furlongs where he best the field by 3 lengths with a nice 108 speed.\u00a0 He does have a stakes placing to his credit on the dirt at 10 furlongs from back in April where he ran in the Virtuoso Dirt Route in Brazil.\u00a0 If he can repeat that nice speed again at the Stakes level on the turf he could very well be a horse to watch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 9.\u00a0 President Kash\u00a0 4\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 kashbred6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 L Molinero<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A scratch bred horse by Awesome Again.\u00a0 But we will have to see how awesome he can be today when he takes to the turf for the first time.\u00a0 He has consistently run triple digit speed ratings on the dirt in his last three Stakes outings.\u00a0 If he can bring that to the grass he should be a contender here.\u00a0 Look for him coming from the back of the pack if he runs his normal style here today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Good luck to all horses and all owners of this race.\u00a0 Most importantly have fun!!!<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Skippy\u2019s Picks<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 Kia\u2019s Celebration: I don\u2019t usually pick many long shots to win, but I am today. \u00a0\u00a0Comes in well rested.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 Barbara Treatment: Will be there if he can handle the travel from Turkey.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 President Kash:\u00a0 Can he bring it to the turf?\u00a0 I am going to give him the nod and cross my fingers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tarton\u2019s Long Shot<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kia\u2019s Celebration:\u00a0 My long shot of the day is in my top 3 and I am sticking with him.\u00a0 He comes in well rested and has a favorite jockey that rode him well in his last outing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Colonial General Turf Route Arkansas, 9.5 Furlong Turf. 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