{"id":4742,"date":"2007-09-15T22:29:09","date_gmt":"2007-09-15T22:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=4742"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"oldbtb_2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=4742","title":{"rendered":"If You Dare Upstages Older Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new kid has arrived on the block. The Bigbad Rabbit Bonanza<\/I> looked to be an exciting battle between a field of evenly matched contenders, but by the time the race had finished, one young up and comer had established himself as far superior on the day. Despite facing a field of experienced, talented horses for the first time, three year old If You Dare<\/B> didn\u2019t just win, but comprehensively dispatched the field and left no doubt that he\u2019ll be a force to be reckoned with in anything the stable connections chose to contest. <\/P>

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Winning Mission<\/B> clearly won the jump from 13, with Power Fleet<\/B> also smartly away from 5. Hope For The Ark<\/B> moved quickly across from the outside to get a handy spot alongside Don Pedro<\/B>, beautifully positioned on the rail behind the leaders. The bulk of the field formed a bunch a further length or so astern, Power Fleet, Pray For Ransom, Getty Up Go, Pacific Avenue, Ringside Vim <\/B>and Alastor<\/B> stepping on each other\u2019s toes. Saving early energy were the four horses which would eventually share the spoils, I\u2019m In Debt, Randy Kransky, If You Dare<\/B> and Barb\u2019s Adventure<\/B>.<\/P>

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For the next half mile the running order remained basically unchanged until Pray For Ransom<\/B> and Getty up Go<\/B> were first to make their moves. Winning Mission<\/B> had set up a handy break, but it was clear that the swoopers were going to feature as a wave of horses closed in approaching the bend. Hope For the Ark<\/B> and Power Fleet<\/B> quickly threw in the towel as the backmarkers loomed. By the time they straightened only the minor spoils were in question. If You Dare<\/B> had burst from the pack and was flying, with only I\u2019m in Debt<\/B> looking to have any hope of keeping with him. Getty Up Go<\/B> was hanging on stoutly, in a battle with Randy Kransky<\/B> and Barb\u2019s Adventure<\/B> for the final spot on the podium.<\/P>

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To the wire and If You Dare<\/B> had cruised to the line with two and a half lengths to spare. I\u2019m in Debt<\/B> had run another brave race to add yet another black type minor finish to his impressive but frustrating CV. Barb\u2019s Adventure<\/B> finished best of the rest a couple further back and Randy Kransky<\/B> completed the first four for the backmarkers.<\/P>

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Getty Up Go<\/B> never stopped trying and took home the last check. <\/P>

Pray For Ransom<\/B> ran an honest race and was unfortunate to go home empty handed.<\/P>

Pacific Avenue<\/B><\/st1:address><\/st1:Street> <\/B>raced midfield throughout, returning a solid triple digit speed rating without ever threatening.<\/P>

Ringside Vim and Alastor<\/B> never got warm<\/P>

The first five runners at the first call, Winning Mission, Don Pedro, Hope For The Ark, Power Fleet and Tyran The Hulk <\/B>faded to bring up the rear .<\/P>

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If You Dare<\/B> is a three year old scratchbred son of Touch Gold \/ Unbridled \/ Alydar<\/I>. This was his fourth win from eleven starts and lifts his earnings above $190,000. He ran the ten furlongs in 2.01.0 and returned a speed rating of 109. Previous ranked # 60 in his division, this win elevates him to # 48. <\/P>

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Bigmoose3<\/B> is a relatively new stable, part of the 19 barn Squirrel<\/B> establishment. If You Dare<\/B> is currently the stable\u2019s leading earner, while three year old Angels<\/B><\/st1:PlaceName> Falls<\/st1:PlaceName><\/B><\/st1:place> is a most impressive stablemate which also looks to have a future.<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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