{"id":47125,"date":"2018-10-19T20:11:03","date_gmt":"2018-10-20T00:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=47125"},"modified":"2018-10-19T19:21:25","modified_gmt":"2018-10-19T23:21:25","slug":"nine-look-to-cream-the-opposition-in-the-group-1-3m-coffeefields-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=47125","title":{"rendered":"Nine look to cream the opposition in the Group 1, $3M Coffeefields Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Victoria-AUS (VIC) Saturday, October 20, 2018 — 3 PM EST | Race ID : 1947532<\/strong>
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\nCOFFEEFIELDS\u00a0 CUP<\/strong><\/span>
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\nGrade I \/ Group 1*CPU – Purse : $3,000,000\u00a0 –\u00a0 3 Year Olds and Older
\n12 Furlongs | ~2400 Meters | One Mile and a Half \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Firm Turf
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\"Caulfield\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nFrom Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne,\u00a0 Australia,\u00a0 we bring you the Group 1 Coffeefields Cup.\u00a0 A field of nine – eight older males and a lone three year old – will battle it out for the winner’s share of the lucrative $3 million dollar purse up for grabs.\u00a0 They’re led by two time G1 champion PASS THE DRO,\u00a0 and top entry point earner and G1 victor DYED CANDY;\u00a0 both are the only million plus earners in this group.\u00a0 The handicapper doesn’t see it that way,\u00a0 favoring a pair of G3 winners;\u00a0 there are four other stakes winners lining up in the starting gate.\u00a0 A three million dollar purse was not enough enticement to get any of the top fifteen in the division to enter.
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\nSome wikitrivia:\u00a0 Caulfield Racecourse is one of Melbourne, Australia’s best-known horse-racing tracks. Commonly known as “The Heath” by local racegoers, it is located eight kilometres from the Melbourne central business district, on the boundary of Caulfield and Caulfield East in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs. It is home to the Melbourne Racing Club.
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\nThe track has a triangular shaped layout, comprising three straights,\u00a0 with a total circumference of 2.08-kilometre (1.29 mi) and a finishing straight of 367-metre (1,204 ft). All turns have a 4% to 6% banking. Racing takes place in an anti-clockwise direction. The totally glassed in Rupert Clarke stand provides an uninterrupted view of the racecourse.
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\nCaulfield has about 20 race days each season and hosts some of the Australia’s most famous and historic races including the Caulfield Cup, Caulfield Guineas, Blue Diamond Stakes, C F Orr Stakes, Oakleigh Plate, Underwood Stakes and Futurity Stakes.
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\nAs for our race,\u00a0 let’s take a closer look at them in post position order and see what the figures may reveal.<\/p>\n

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\nBANDITFRANK\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\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 ENG \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a04M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0banditfarm \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0T Loesch \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03\/1
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\nLeading them out of the paddock is this bay four year old colt,\u00a0 who exits a win in the Pyromaniacal listed stakes at 10.5 furlongs,\u00a0 flinging a 111 SP# from just off the pace.\u00a0 Scratch bred Frankel fellow (by Nureyev) was a dull 7th one before that in the\u00a0 G3 Big Kahuna Cup at 9 panels,\u00a0 floating a 111 SP# while never a threat.\u00a0 One back of that he just failed to hold on when 2nd in the G1 The Milan Grand Prix at this distance,\u00a0 flashing a 115 SP# in a stalking effort.\u00a0 Runner from the banditfarm<\/strong><\/em> racing group has won 7 of 9 life time;\u00a0 versatile racer would benefit from a shrewd jockey ride.\u00a0 One of the co-favorites at 3\/1 on the morning line.
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\n \u00a0REGALIAN<\/strong> <\/span>\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 ENG \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0bikeboy \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0J Stivers \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a017\/1
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\nReturns to the weeds off a 2nd in an open allowance at 14 furlongs,\u00a0 earning a 99 SP# prompting the pace.\u00a0 Dansili dude,\u00a0 out of the Hall Of Fame sim mare Magniforma (by Galileo),\u00a0 was a closing 4th in prior try in the G3 The Freer Stakes at 13 panels on grass,\u00a0 etching a 104 SP# from well back of them early.\u00a0 Bay five year old was a tiring 6th one before that in the Heidelberg Heights listed stakes at a mile and three quarters,\u00a0 eking out a 102 SP#.\u00a0 Versatile\u00a0 runner from the bikeboy<\/strong><\/em> barn steps way up here,\u00a0 seems like he’ll have his hands full regardless of jockey tactics.\u00a0 Handicapper doesn’t seem to like him much either at 17\/1 on the early line.
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\nKING OF THE CORKS<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 JPN \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a04M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0whipit \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0K Ledwith \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09\/1
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\nSpeedster from the whipit <\/strong><\/em>racing operation exits a front running 4th in the G1 The Expensive Jalopy at this route,\u00a0 nabbing a 105 SP#.\u00a0 King Kamehmeha kicker,\u00a0 out of the sim mare The Little Corka (by Cape Cross), was also 4th one back of that in the G2 The Kergolay at 14 panels,\u00a0 notching a 107 SP# making all the early pace.\u00a0 Bay four year old colt wired an open allowance at 10.5 furlongs in his previous outing,\u00a0 nailing a 113 SP# while just holding off the late finisher.\u00a0 Looks to be one of the main speeds in this affair,\u00a0 though SHAM CANTERKING looks quicker.\u00a0 Unlikely to get an uncontested lead and say buhbye around the far turn.<\/p>\n

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\n\u00a0SHAM CANTERKING<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 IRE \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0kentred \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0S Ledwith \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09\/1
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\nLate developing speedball has taken six straight turf routes after a two year hiatus.\u00a0 Bay five year old horse was victorious in the Mannart Tornado listed stakes in his most recent try,\u00a0 whacking a 114 SP# in a ridiculously easy romp.\u00a0\u00a0 Shamardal sharpie,\u00a0 out of the G2 winning,\u00a0 million dollar earning sim mare Canterbury Queen (by Deep Impact),\u00a0 finished off his conditions with a dominant score in a\u00a0 NW5L allowance at this trip,\u00a0 wrangling a 111 SP# in his first stakes start.\u00a0 One back of that was a wire to wire win at this distance in a NW4L allowance,\u00a0 working out a 104 SP# while never threatened.\u00a0 Fireball from the kentred<\/strong> <\/em>racing group will be winging it from the gate\u00a0 –\u00a0 could prove difficult to catch off current form.
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\n\u00a0DYED CANDY \u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a04M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0jakplummer \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0E Eberhard \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05\/1
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\nCandy Ride caballo,\u00a0 out of the G2 winning sim mare Dykestra (by Dynaformer),\u00a0 was a gaining 2nd last time over in the G1 The Expensive Jalopy at this trip over this strip,\u00a0 banking a 109 SP# from the back of the pack.\u00a0 Boisterous bay four year old colt came on for 3rd one back of that in the G1 Sword Swallower Stakes at this route,\u00a0 bashing a 114 SP# from mid pack.\u00a0 In his prior run he ran them down in the straight to get the money in the G! -United Countries Handicap at 11 panels,\u00a0 blasting a 115 SP# from well off the pace.\u00a0 Runner from the jakplummer<\/strong><\/em> stable is in fine current form,\u00a0 may get that rapid pace up front to set up his late kick;\u00a0 much to like,\u00a0 5\/1 odds are not too hard to take.
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\nTHA TENENT<\/strong><\/span> \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 TX \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0amir1753 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0M Zerr \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05\/1
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\nLight grey five year old horse was 2nd best at two miles in latest in the Cuvee Redhead listed stakes,\u00a0 zipping a 108 SP# from the second flight.\u00a0 Sing Baby Sing stepper,\u00a0 out of the stakes winning sim mare Lucky’s Marie (by Dylan Thomas),\u00a0 got up for the win one before that in the Final Fan listed at 14 furlongs over this oval,\u00a0 zapping a 111 SP# from the middle of the pack.\u00a0 One back of that he took a conditioned allowance at 11.5 panels,\u00a0 zinging a 108 SP# from well off the early leaders.\u00a0 Amir1753<\/strong><\/em> protege should be rolling late in the lane,\u00a0 could be right there on top try;\u00a0 handicapper likes his chances as the 5\/1 co-third choice.
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\n\u00a0ROXY TO THE STARS<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 IRE \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a04M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0roxyken \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0F Gossett \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03\/1
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\nBucking bay four year old colt won his first try at this distance last out in the G3 Stockholm International,\u00a0 sticking a 110 SP# with a nice late run from the back of the pack.\u00a0 Son of Sea The Stars,\u00a0 based on the G1 winning,\u00a0 million dollar earning sim he-mare Roxy Epoxy (by Tanino Gimlet),\u00a0 was 2nd best in his previous start in the Nirvana Filter listed stakes at 11 panels,\u00a0 smacking a 113 SP# in a mid pack trip.\u00a0 One before that he got up for 3rd in the G2 Kakarazuka Tinen Cup at 10 furlongs,\u00a0 stabbing a 112 SP# from well back in the pack.\u00a0 Runner from the roxyken<\/strong><\/em> racing operation will be hoping for swift early fractions to close into;\u00a0 handicapper likes his chances as the 3\/1 co-favorite.
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\n\u00a0PASS THE DRO<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JPN \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05G \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0silversun26 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0B Oston \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06\/1
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\nTwo time G1 champion has failed to hit the board in his last four outings,\u00a0 all G1 \/ 12 furlong contests,\u00a0 with last out’s 4th in The Europe Classic his best showing,\u00a0 landing a 101 SP# while never close.\u00a0 Bay five year old gelding was dead last of fourteen one back of that in the Sword Swallower Stakes,\u00a0 lucking into a 95 SP# without threatening.\u00a0 In his previous try he showed a little late run when 6th in The Grand Brazilian,\u00a0 lashing a 109 SP# but making little impact.\u00a0 Novellist nipper out of the sim mare Lady Met (by Kitten’s Joy) seems to have regressed since winning first off “the cut”,\u00a0 might have one more big effort left for owner\/trainer silsversun26<\/strong><\/em>.
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\nTAPDATAS<\/strong> <\/span>\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 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0wilk \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0M Zeus \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a020\/1
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\nLast out of the saddling area is our lone three year old,\u00a0 who showed some late foot last out to get 6th in a NW5L allowance at a mile,\u00a0 cashing a 105 SP# from way back.\u00a0 Tapit toughie,\u00a0 out of the stakes winning\u00a0 sim mare Fluid Dynamics (by Bernardini),\u00a0 lost contact with the fireld when 13th in the Poker In The Back listed stakes at 9.5 furlongs,\u00a0 catching a 96 SP# while never close.\u00a0 Light grey colt won the Half A World Away listed at 9.5 panels in his prior engagement,\u00a0 copping a 102 SP# in a last to first performance.\u00a0 Wilk<\/strong><\/em> trainee will be far back early;\u00a0 goes beyond 9.5 furlongs for the first time in his first grass outing;\u00a0 much to overcome to be involved in this decision.
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\nSELECTIONS:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDYED CANDY
\nSHAM CANTERKING
\nROXY TO THE STARS
\nLONGSHOT:<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 <\/strong><\/strong>SHAM CANTERKING
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\nGood luck everybody and may they all come home fast,\u00a0 safe and sound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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