{"id":48873,"date":"2019-05-03T15:56:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T19:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=48873"},"modified":"2019-05-03T15:56:15","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T19:56:15","slug":"full-field-of-fourteen-face-fierce-fracas-finishing-first-in-featured-erc-kentucky-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=48873","title":{"rendered":"Full field of fourteen face fierce fracas finishing first in featured ERC Kentucky Derby"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kentucky (KY) Saturday, May 4, 2019 — 3:10 PM EST | Race ID : 2119762<\/strong><\/span>
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\nE R C\u00a0 KENTUCKY\u00a0 DERBY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Stakes – Sponsored – Purse : $100,000\u00a0 –\u00a0 3 Year Olds\u00a0 –\u00a0 Owner Restricted<\/span>
\n10\u00a0 Furlongs | ~2000 Meters | One Mile and One Quarter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fast Dirt<\/span>
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\"Churchill\"<\/a>From the shadows of the famed Twin Spires of Churchill Downs in Louisville,\u00a0 Kentucky the Elite Racing Club proudly presents its version of the “most exciting two minutes in sports”,\u00a0 the ERC Kentucky Derby.\u00a0 A full field of fourteen club runners,\u00a0 including four upset minded fillies,\u00a0 will battle it out over the classic distance of a mile and a quarter (or two thousand meters for those leaning metric) on a fast dirt oval to take the winner’s share of the $100,000 purse up for grabs.\u00a0 The winning connections will also claim the majority of the Triple Crown bonus points the club awards its Triple Crown series contestants,\u00a0 paid out after the ERC Belmont in June.
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\nDue to other personal commitments,\u00a0 we cannot use the tried and true “cooler of beer on the back stretch ploy” in our write up as in years past.\u00a0 We did solicit trainer input,\u00a0 but we will focus on the stars of the show.\u00a0 They’ll be presented in entry point order,\u00a0 before the post position draw and the handicapper’s analysis.\u00a0 The field has been limited to fourteen entries this year,\u00a0 so the auxiliary starting gate won’t be needed.\u00a0 The headline is recycled from a few years ago,\u00a0 but seemed appropriate for this race. \u00a0 Apologies for the formatting,\u00a0 the last time I do it this way.
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HORSE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BREEDING\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0OWNER\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Runs\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wins\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Earnings\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ENTRY PTS<\/span>
\nFEAR THE GAME \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0jbcri81 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 2 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$94,806 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a012.00<\/strong>
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\nOur top entry point qualifier is this bruising bay colt bred in Kentucky,\u00a0 who won his two year old debut in a stalking run with a 67 SP#.\u00a0 He then languished in the NW2L ranks for his next six outings.\u00a0 There was an unsuccessful turf try at a mile in his 4th start which may have got him turned around as he was 2nd best in the next and final two races of his freshman campaign with 82 and 84 SP#’s at two turns.\u00a0 He broke through with a score in his 2019 seasonal opener at 9 furlongs in a local bred allowance with a 97 SP# in a stalking effort.\u00a0 His lead up to this event was a tiring 3rd in The Cali PGE Lights Out Special at 9.5 panels,\u00a0 tossing a 95 SP# though beaten by 8 lengths.\u00a0 FEAR THE GAME is by Hard Spun,\u00a0 out of the allowance winning sim mare Empire Of The West,\u00a0 by Empire Maker.\u00a0 Club co-founder jbcri09<\/strong><\/em> had this to say about his entries: ” I will be surprised if they win. I don’t have many that can go these distances but we’ll find out which horse does win it.”
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\nHORSE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 BREEDING\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0OWNER\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Runs\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wins\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Earnings\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ENTRY PTS<\/span>
\nSTRIKE CLUB \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WV \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0dontbetonme12 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$153,565 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a010.50<\/strong>
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\nThe second highest money earner in the group is also the second highest entry point runner.\u00a0 Rambunctious roan colt was claimed for $7,500 out of his winning debut in his only race on the weeds,\u00a0\u00a0 getting a 69 SP# from just off the pace.\u00a0 He got through the NW2L condition in his 3rd try,\u00a0 smacking an 82 SP# at 6 panels.\u00a0 Son of Sun Strike,\u00a0 out of the stakes winning sim mare New York Nightlife (by Manlove),\u00a0 finished off his two year old campaign with a pair of runner up results in listed stakes,\u00a0 the Sore Prospect at 7 and the Beckys Lords at 7.5 furlongs,\u00a0 smoking 90 and 93 SP#’s in stretch running performances.\u00a0 West Virginia bred got his three year old season off on a winning note in the Grand Kong listed at 7.5 furlongs,\u00a0 sizzling a 97 SP# from the back of the pack.\u00a0 Next time over out he stretched out to 9 furlongs in the ERC Tapit stakes,\u00a0 getting 4th to MAJESTIC SKYLINE with his late foot for a 92 SP#.\u00a0 He prepped for this spot with an even 3rd at a mile in a NW4x allowance,\u00a0 sticking a 93 SP#.\u00a0 Versatile runner could be up close or far back early – here’s dontbetonme’s<\/strong><\/em> take:\u00a0 “Quite a few promising, talented horses in the race. A case could be made for just about anyone in the field winning this one. Should be an exciting race!”<\/p>\n

HORSE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 BREEDING\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0OWNER\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Runs\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wins\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Earnings\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ENTRY PTS<\/span>
\nMAJESTIC SKYLINE \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 JPN \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0mfmetropolitan \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$120,926 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08.50<\/strong>
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\nBig bay colt was an impressive maiden debut winner,\u00a0 navigating a full field from far back in the pack for a 69 SP#.\u00a0 He then failed in his next four outings to escape the NW2L condition;\u00a0 4th at a mile with an 80 SP#,\u00a0 then a 4th and a pair of 2nds,\u00a0 all at 8.5 furlongs,\u00a0 but with steadily improving SP#’s – 84,\u00a0 88 and a 95 in his 2018 finale over this racing oval.\u00a0 Majestic Warrior mister,\u00a0 out of the sim mare Mafalda (by Empire Maker),\u00a0 took his 2019 opener in smashing style,\u00a0 getting the victory in the ERC Tapit stakes at a mile and an eighth,\u00a0 whacking a 96 SP# in his stakes debut,\u00a0 and\u00a0 defeating some of the foes he’ll be facing in this heat.\u00a0 Last out,\u00a0 In his initial graded stakes try in the G3 Chicago Derby,\u00a0 he was 9th early and could not improve his position,\u00a0 winding up 12th for a 93 SP# in a fast race.\u00a0 Mightyforego’s<\/em><\/strong> mailbox is full so we don’t know his thoughts,\u00a0 but a repeat of ths Japanese bred’s ERC Tapit triumph could get the roses.
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\nHORSE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BREEDING\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0OWNER\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Runs\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Earnings\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ENTRY PTS<\/span>
\nUNION SPORTS \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03G \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0razer1 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a010 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 2 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 $97,497 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08.00<\/strong>
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\nManaging director summerset<\/strong> <\/em>saddles this hulking bay gelding,\u00a0 who took his debut with a nice late run for a 64 SP#.\u00a0 He then took six tries to get his 2nd win,\u00a0 which came in his three year old debut at 9 furlongs,\u00a0 crushing a 96 SP# from the middle of the pack.\u00a0 In between those debuts,\u00a0 he always showed good late foot but couldn’t break through at 5.5,\u00a0 6,\u00a0 and 6.5 furlong outings in NW2L allowances with 67,\u00a0 71,\u00a0 and 75 SP#’s.\u00a0 During the summer,\u00a0 he visited the cutting vet during a three month hiatus.\u00a0 Kentucky bred came back with a closing 4th in a rez stakes at 7.5 panels,\u00a0 then was a close 3rd in another NW2L allowance at a mile\u00a0 getting 84 and 89 SP#’s respectively,\u00a0 to close out the 2018 campaign.\u00a0 After his 2019 season opening win,\u00a0 he was a good 3rd in the ERC Tapit against others in here,\u00a0 zipping a 93 SP#.\u00a0 Union Rags urchin,\u00a0 out of the sim mare Shes Got Curves (by Curlin),\u00a0 then just missed at\u00a0 9 furlongs in a NW3L allowance zapping a 100 SP#,\u00a0 and most recently was 4th in the same condition and distance zinging a 98 SP#.\u00a0 Makes his stakes debut here,\u00a0 could he be ready for another debut win.\u00a0 Summerset’s\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> insight: “I thunk both my horses are up against it, but i just have a feeling that they both want longer distances. Union Sports, i believe is the better of the two, but it’s horse racing, so who knows. ”
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\nLIAM’S ELUSIVE \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03F \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0dontbetonme8 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a04 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$181,933 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07.63<\/strong>
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\nThe second of the dontbetonme<\/strong> entry is this Kentucky bred filly,\u00a0 who scored in her first try in an open maiden at five eighths of a mile,\u00a0 sticking a 70 SP# in a stalking run.\u00a0 Light grey lass got through the NW2L allowance hurdle in her third whack at it,\u00a0 always close to the early pace and stacking 66,\u00a0 72,\u00a0 and 77 SP#’s.\u00a0 She took a 2nd straight in a NW3L allowance at 6 furlongs after that,\u00a0 smoking an 87 SP# from back in the pack. Scratch bred Liam’s Map lady (by Miswaki),\u00a0 was a fast closing 3rd in her first stakes try in the Thunder Dancing listed at 6.5 panels in her subsequent outing,\u00a0 stashing an 83 SP# with a closing stretch run.\u00a0 She got her first stakes one next out in the Strolling For Gold listed at 7.5 pane;ls,\u00a0 scorching a 92 SP# from mid pack to end her freshman year.\u00a0 In her 2019 debut she tried a change of tactics setting the early fractions,\u00a0 but had nothing left for the run to the wire when 9th in the Cadillac Moon listed at 9.5 furlongs,\u00a0 snaring an 81 SP#.\u00a0 She got back on track in her latest try when a gaining 2nd in the Granny Exalted listed at a mile,\u00a0 scalding a 98 SP#.\u00a0 Stable always seems competitive in these rez stakes,\u00a0 could be in the picture late if she can keep up with the boys.<\/p>\n

HORSE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BREEDING\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0OWNER\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Runs\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wins\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Earnings\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ENTRY PTS<\/span>
\nAMUSING BEE \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0NM \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0jbcri49 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a02 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 $82,448 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07.00<\/strong>
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\nThe other half of the jbcri09<\/strong><\/em> entry is this bucking bay colt,\u00a0 who took five tries to get his initial win,\u00a0 which came in a local bred maiden at 8.5 furlongs,\u00a0 drawing an 83 SP# in a stalking effort.\u00a0 He debuted in an open maiden at 5 panels with a 62 SP#,\u00a0 and followed that up with three 5th place finishes at 6.5,\u00a0 7.5 and 8 furlongs with 67,\u00a0 73 and 76 SP#’s from off the early pace.\u00a0 Laugh Track lad,\u00a0 out of the stakes placed sim mare Spin Speed (by Hard Spun),\u00a0 finished off 2018 with a win at 8.5 furlongs in a local bred NW2L allowance,\u00a0 drawing an 81 SP# in a wire to wire performance.\u00a0 His 2019 debut was a bang up 2nd in the ERC Tapit stakes at a mile and an eighth against others in here,\u00a0 drilling a 95 SP# from off the pace. In his latest he was a tiring 3rd in a NW3L allowance at 9 furlongs,\u00a0 dropping a 92 SP# chasing a runaway winner.\u00a0 Looks like he could have bounced last out,\u00a0 with further improvement may be in the thick of things down the straight.\u00a0 As trainer jbcri09<\/strong> <\/em>said above: ” I will be surprised if they win.\u00a0 I don’t have many that can go these distances but we’ll find out which horse does win it.”
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\nTALE OF THE EARTH \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03G \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0albertdowns \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$47,655 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07.00<\/strong>
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\nBurly bay gelding had an active and ambitious freshman campaign,\u00a0 debuting in an open allowance,\u00a0 finishing 8th of nine with a 62 SP#.\u00a0 He then was runner up in his next three outings;\u00a0 an open maiden and a pair of NW1x allowances,\u00a0 all at sprint distances,\u00a0 with 71,\u00a0 63,\u00a0 and 75 SP#’s in just off the pace runs.\u00a0 After that he was an even 5th in the ERC Nyquist stakes at 7 panels,\u00a0 lobbing a 75 SP#.\u00a0 Kentucky bred finished off his two year old season in a pair of NW1x sprint allowances,\u00a0 landing 74 and 77 SP#’s.\u00a0 Over the winter he visited the “clipping shed”;\u00a0 it proved successful as this Tale Of Ekati tomcat,\u00a0 out of the sim mare Seekherintheearth (by Seeking The Gold) finally broke his maiden at at mile in an open allowance,\u00a0 blasting a 93 SP# in a four horse affair.\u00a0 He prepped for this spot with a bang up 2nd in an open allowance at a mile,\u00a0 banking a 94 SP# in another four horse affair.\u00a0 Said dunnvilledowns<\/strong> <\/em>of the first half of his entries: “TALE OF THE EARTH has responded nicely since being gelded at the end of the 2018 campaign.\u00a0 He is being stretched out past a mile for the first time and I hope that he will respond and that the jockey will be patient with him.\u00a0 My horses tend to go to the front too early and have nothing left in the tank at the end. ”
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\nVICTOR’S BIRD \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0IN \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0harrylanlow52 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$65,228 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06.50<\/strong>
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\nReigning club champion harrylan<\/strong><\/em> sends out a colt and a filly – first up is this boisterous bay colt,\u00a0 who broke his maiden 2nd out of the box in an off track sprint,\u00a0 busting a 70 SP# after a nice debuting 3rd in an open maiden with a 65 SP#.\u00a0 In his 3rd try he settled for 2nd after making all the pace at 6 panels in a local bred NW2L allowance,\u00a0 bagging a 73 SP# and followed that up with a win in the same condition at 6.5 furlongs,\u00a0\u00a0 banking a 79 SP# in a stalking run.\u00a0 Next time over was a fair 4th on an off track at 7 furlongs in a local bred NW3L allowance with a 79 SP#.\u00a0 Victor’s Cry viper,\u00a0 out of the sim mare Bird Returns (by Dehere) completed his two year old resume with a dull 6th in the same condition and distance,\u00a0 bagging an 84 SP# from a difficult post.\u00a0 After a three month winter vacation,\u00a0 this Indiana bred colt returned running with a late closing victory in a NW3L allowance at 7.5 panels bashing a 95 SP#,\u00a0 and followed that up with a stalking score at a mile in a NW3x allowance,\u00a0 blasting a 101 SP#.\u00a0 Has moved forward in both three year old runs,\u00a0 has shown some versatility;\u00a0 jockey tactics could be key ti his chances.\u00a0 Owner harrylan<\/strong><\/em> has the same concerns for both this colt and his filly,\u00a0 who is next on the entry points list. As Harry<\/strong><\/em> put it: “I think my colt and filly may both be decent runners but the 10 furlong distance is a big question mark.”
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\nPOL COMMENTATOR \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03F \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0harrylanlow38 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$69,076 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06.00<\/strong>
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\nBeautiful bay filly from the harrylan<\/strong><\/em> racing operation has shown an in and out pattern early in her career.\u00a0 She broke her maiden in her debut at 7 furlongs,\u00a0 punching a 74 SP# from the back of the pack.\u00a0 She was out next time when a late running 5th in a NW2L allowance at 7.5 panels,\u00a0 producing an 80 SP#.\u00a0 Then she was in with a powerful stretch running victory in the same condition at a mile,\u00a0 popping a 97 SP# from way back in her final 2018 effort.\u00a0 Awesome Again actress,\u00a0 based on the sim he-mare Mr. Speight (by Speightstown) was a nice 3rd in her 2019 debut in the Kate Dismissed listed stakes at 8.5 furlongs,\u00a0 pounding a 95 SP# showing her usual late run.\u00a0 Last time out she waa a last to first winner in a NW3L allowance at a mile,\u00a0 pasting a 98 SP# in an impressive outing.\u00a0 Though due to be out if the pattern continues,\u00a0 It appears she may relish this distance,\u00a0 though owner\/trainer harrylan<\/strong><\/em> is unsure of that,\u00a0 as he mentioned above.
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\nSNAPPY SILVER \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03F \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0amir1723 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a04 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $128,970 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05.50<\/strong>
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\nOur next distaffer is this bodacious brown filly,\u00a0 who won her first two starts,\u00a0 getting up in an open maiden at five eighths of a mile with a 62 SP#,\u00a0 and taking an open allowance at 6.5 panels with the same late move,\u00a0 catching a 69 SP# over this oval.\u00a0 Her next two runs were disappointing,\u00a0 as she was 10th in a NW3L allowance at 7.5 furlongs with a 72 SP#,\u00a0 and followed that with a 9th in an open allowance at 8.5 panels,\u00a0 casting an 79 SP#.\u00a0 Scratch bred Blame bubbala (by Pulpit) returned to form in her 2018 finale with a nice 2nd in an open allowance at 8.5 furlongs,\u00a0 cashing an 82 SP# from mid pack.\u00a0 Kentucky bred gal is two for two this year,\u00a0 both at a mile in open allowances,\u00a0 copping 86 and 93 SP#’s in a pair of four horse affairs.\u00a0 She’s shown some versatility in her young career;\u00a0\u00a0 jockey tactics could be key to her chances to upset the boys.\u00a0 We were unable to connect with co founder amir1607<\/strong><\/em> for his take on the race.
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\nJEFF BRIDGES \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0larrcamp4 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $87,879 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a05.00<\/strong>
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\nScratch bred Tonalist toughie (by Giant’s Causeway) took six tries to break his maiden,\u00a0 debuting at 5 panels in an open maiden with a 65 SP#.\u00a0 Rugged roan colt showed some late foot next out when 6th at 5.5 furlongs,\u00a0 and in a subsequent try on the grass at 6.5 panels,\u00a0 tabbing a 70 SP# when 4th.\u00a0 Next try he was a gaining 3rd at 7 furlongs,\u00a0 tossing a 79 SP# in a local bred maiden.\u00a0 Kentucky bred colt got 2nd an an off track in his 2018 finale,\u00a0 closing well for an 89 SP#.\u00a0 His 2019 debut was a winning one,\u00a0 throwing a 95 SP# in an off the pace run in a local bred maiden.\u00a0 Then he tried a front running effort in a NW2L allowance at 9.5 furlongs,\u00a0 tiring late to 3rd.\u00a0 He returned to his usual tactics next out with an emphatic score at a mile and an eighth,\u00a0 thumping a 92 SP# in the same condition.\u00a0 Improving stretch runner could be a factor late in the lane.\u00a0 Owner\/trainer larrcamp<\/strong><\/em> opined: “He’s been a horse who has improved with distance.\u00a0 When he’s run his race he has been very impressive,\u00a0 albeit against limited competition.\u00a0 His chances improve considerably if there is a lot of early speed in the race.”
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\nCHAMDOEN KWIN \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 SKOR \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03F \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0dunnvilledowns \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a09 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $79,090 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3.00<\/strong>
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\nBlushing brown filly went last to first second time out in an open maiden on an off track,\u00a0 getting a 72 SP#.\u00a0 She had little impact next time over in the ERC American Pharoah at three-quarters of a mile,\u00a0 catching a 68 SP#.\u00a0 Take Charge Indy tapper,\u00a0 out of the sim mare Deceitful Queen (by Pioneer Of The Nile) caught an off track again and romped by three in a NW1x allowance,\u00a0 grabbing a 73 SP#;\u00a0 she followed that up overmatched in a rez stakes,\u00a0 and in a listed stakes where the sloppy surface didn’t help.\u00a0\u00a0 She wrapped up her freshman season with a gaining 2nd in a four horse NW4L allowance at 8.5 furlongs with an 86 SP#.\u00a0 Got the slop for her 2019 opener,\u00a0 but could only get 3rd off the lay off at 9 furlongs,\u00a0 tagging an 85 SP#.\u00a0 Tuned up for this spot with a closing 2nd in an open allowance at 8.25 panels,\u00a0 garnering a 91 SP#.\u00a0 Looks like this South Korea bred will be some where in the second flight manouvering to get a jump on the deep closers;\u00a0 tough task against males in this heat.\u00a0 Trainer dunnvilledowns<\/strong><\/em> on his steed: “I had some luck last year with a filly finishing third in the ERC Derby and am hopeful that CHAMDOEN KWIN can build on her last start and maybe be a surprise and do the same. I had big expectations for this filly and hope that she can fulfill some of those with a big race here. ”
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\nHORSE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 BREEDING\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 OWNER\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Runs\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wins\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Earnings\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ENTRY PTS<\/span>
\nBOWL OF CHERRIES \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KY \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03G \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 newyearz9 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $68,457 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3.00<\/strong>
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\nThe other half of the summerset<\/strong><\/em> entry has just a sole win on his resume.\u00a0\u00a0 Blushing bay gelding\u00a0 opened his career with five straight narrow losses,\u00a0 getting 3rd thrice,\u00a0 all over the same oval at 6 and 6.5 furlongs,\u00a0 producing 68,\u00a0 73,\u00a0 and 73 SP#’s on the dirt,\u00a0 and a 70 SP# in his only turf try.\u00a0 He finished off 2018 with a close (again!) 3rd at 7 panels,\u00a0 good for a 76 SP#.\u00a0 Dr Snip was called in during the subsequent five month vacation,\u00a0 and he returned running,\u00a0 brealking his maiden at a mile,\u00a0 whacking a 93 SP# from mid pack.\u00a0 Two back he came on for 2nd in a NW1x allowance at 8.25 furlongs,\u00a0 wrangling a 96 SP#.\u00a0 Kentucky bred colt goes into the ERC Derby off a stretch running 3rd in a NW2L allowance at 8.5 furlongs,\u00a0 working out a 94 SP#.\u00a0 A middle of the pack type who may like the extra distance here.\u00a0 Reiterating summerset’s<\/strong> <\/em>earleir remarks:\u00a0 “I thunk both my horses are up against it, but i just have a feeling they want longer distances,\u00a0 but its horse racing, so who knows.”
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\nHORSE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 BREEDING\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OWNER\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Runs\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wins\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Earnings\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENTRY PTS<\/span>
\nWAIRUA KAHA \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 NZ \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03M \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 downsontherock \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a08 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $95,660 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1.53<\/strong>
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\nDarci Brahma dude,\u00a0 out of the sim mare One Strong Spirit (by Invincible Spirit),\u00a0 was a turf runner until his last outing;\u00a0 he won his first two out of the gate,\u00a0 takng\u00a0 open maiden and NW1x allowance sprints from just off the pace with 67 and 62 SP#’s.\u00a0 He stepped up and stretched out to 7 furlongs in an open allowance in his next run,\u00a0 flinging an 80 SP# from mid pack.\u00a0 Next up were a pair of fair efforts in the ERC Dawn Approach at 7 furlongs and in the ERC Redoutes Choice at 8.5 furlongs,\u00a0 flipping 77 and 90 SP#’s.\u00a0 Bucking bay colt closed out 2018 with a score in a NW3L allowance at 5.5 panels,\u00a0 floating an 89 SP with a nice late move.\u00a0 His first 2019 start was a good 2nd in a NW3x allowance at a mile over an off track,\u00a0 flashing a 92 SP#.\u00a0 New Zealand bred colt switched to the dirt in his run up to this affair,\u00a0 a well beaten 3rd with an 87 SP#.\u00a0 Looks like he could be close to the pace setters,\u00a0 but will need a significant improvement to be in contention late in the lane.\u00a0 Owner newfydowns<\/strong><\/em> had this to offer: ” I am glad that I was able to get Wairua Kaha into the race.\u00a0 He has competed exclusively on turf up until his last start but he showed me enough there that hopefully he will not be embarrassed and will at least compete with the rest of the field. ”
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\nSo,\u00a0 an interesting mix.\u00a0 They all are making their first attempt at a mile and a quarter,\u00a0 and it is the biggest concern among the trainers.\u00a0 There may not be much of a contested pace,\u00a0 though the dual entry trainers may deal with that with their jockey instructions.\u00a0 Can one of the females embaress the boys\u00a0 ?\u00a0 Will a lone speed emerge and get away with soft fractions ?\u00a0 These questions and more will be answered two minutes or so after the starting gate opens.
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\nWe usually shy away from making selections in these ERC events,\u00a0 but we’re feeling lucky – sooooooooo.
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\nMAJESTIC\u00a0 SKYLINE\u00a0 –\u00a0 has beaten main foes already,\u00a0 can do it again
\nUNION\u00a0 SPORTS\u00a0\u00a0 –\u00a0 stretch runner is the handicapper’s choice
\nSTRIKE\u00a0 CLUB\u00a0 –\u00a0 always have to respect this barn’s entry
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\nLONG SHOT:\u00a0\u00a0 VICTOR’S\u00a0 BIRD\u00a0 –\u00a0 gets the fence for the current club champ
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\nGood luck everybody,\u00a0 and may they all come home fast,\u00a0 safe and sound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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