{"id":4999,"date":"2007-10-26T20:34:36","date_gmt":"2007-10-26T20:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=4999"},"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=4999","title":{"rendered":"The Bad Boy Set To Duplicate His WC Victory With A Raging Menace At His Heels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breeder\u2019s Bowl Juvenile Turf Colts<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

8.5F fast turf, $1.000.000, 2yoC<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

Stakes Record: 1:42.2 (Mambo Wildcat, 2006)<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/DIV>

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New Jersey<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> \u2013 The Juvy Turf colts check in over 8.5F over the green stuff.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Oddsmakers like Kepler Tokoyo(jpn) & The Stardust(eng)<\/B> at 7\/1.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>But there\u2019s 12 other colts and geldings that have their eye on snagging a piece of the BB glory & prize. \u00a0<\/SPAN>History tends to repeat itself, so take a look at how past winners have made their ways to the winner\u2019s enclosure.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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2000 \u2013 King\u2019s Millennium<\/I><\/SPAN><\/B> <\/SPAN>(King of Kings) entered the BB gates with a near flawless start to his career.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt was a free-running frontrunner who had tasted defeat once in his 4 prior starts<\/B> \u2013 a 2nd<\/SUP> in a short 5.5F restricted allowance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>King bared his heart and courage in his prep race, the G2 8.5F Manofjunk Stakes<\/U>, by dueling throughout the race to prevail by a nose.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>On BB day the mighty King was ready to declare to the world that he was best.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The oddsmakers sent him off with near 8\/1 odds from PP 5<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He was clearly on the top of his game, breaking so swiftly that he had a near 3L lead by the 1st<\/SUP> call.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He drew off to a large uncontested lead before duking it out to the end to win by \u00bd L with a 103sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Final Time: 1:43-.<\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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2001<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 The Pretender<\/I><\/B> <\/I><\/SPAN>(Nureyev) made his 7th<\/SUP> start<\/B> on BB day.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His path to the BB was a bit \u2026 untraditional.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The 1st<\/SUP> 5 starts of his career were under the training of Santiago<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The \u201cunderperforming\u201d Pretender was sold after only winning a lone maiden race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Under the guidance of new trainer Horsepower, The Pretender won at 1st<\/SUP> asking in his prep race for the BB, the 8F Fast Gold Special<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Strangely, the colt was given 6\/1 odds as the co-2nd<\/SUP> choice<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Leaving the gates from PP 5<\/B>, The Pretender settled into mid-pack before rallying around the final turn.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He won by 3 L with a 102sp, beating Daneye & Ray of Pye<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Final Time: 1:43-.<\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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2002<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 Ed\u2019s Pegasus As<\/I><\/B> <\/I><\/SPAN>(Fusaichi Pegasus) start in the Juvenile Turf would be his 7th<\/SUP><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Ed is another colt that took a slightly unconventional path to the BB.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The lanky chestnut had won 4 of his 5 starts prior the BB, however, none were at the graded level and 3 of those were on the main track.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He prepped in the 8F dirt Burnt Hills Cap<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>On BB day Ed flew out of PP 2 as 6\/1 2nd<\/SUP>-choice<\/B>, spread his wings and wired the field by 3-3\/4 L with ears pricked, posting an eye-popping 106sp!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Final Time: 1:42.6.<\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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2003<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 European Royalty<\/I><\/B> <\/I><\/SPAN>(Forty Niner) made his 6th<\/SUP> start<\/B> in the BB Juvy Turf.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Coming into the big race, European Royalty was 2 of his 5 starts including the G2 6F turf Little Ones Juvenile<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt had not won in his 3 starts leading into the BB, nor had he raced around 2-turns.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>On the big day, European Royalty entered PP 12 with 14\/1 odds<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He broke sluggishly and settled into the back.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Entering the stretch the colt hit his best stride to cruise past the leaders and win by \u00be L with a 102sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Final Time: 1:43-.<\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/I><\/FONT><\/P>

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2004<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 Like A Porcupine<\/I><\/B> <\/I><\/SPAN>(Kingmambo) made his 6th<\/SUP> start<\/B> on this day.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt came into the race off of a great prep race in the G1 8F turf High Flyer Stakes \u2013 he won by an easy 4 \u00bd L with a respectable 96sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His overall record prior to the BB was 5 for 5 ITM, 2 of which were wins. \u00a0<\/SPAN>The Porcupine broke from PP 14 as a \u201c2nd<\/SUP> choice\u201d(8\/1)<\/B> \u2026 along with 4 other colts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Breaking nicely, Porcupine settled nicely mid-pack.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>By the 3rd<\/SUP> call he was making his move, having moved up to 3rd<\/SUP>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Down the stretch, the colt overcame Jupitor\u2019s Moon<\/B> to win by \u00bd L with a 102sp, defeating the heavy favorite General\u2019s Chariot<\/B> & longshot (yes, longshot) Horseshoe<\/B><\/st1:PlaceName> Bay<\/st1:PlaceType><\/B><\/st1:place> (never again would you find him at 18\/1 odds).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Final Time: 1:43-.<\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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2005<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 Always Improving<\/I><\/B><\/SPAN> (Trempolino) made the BB start #8<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The 1st<\/SUP> 4 starts of his career were on the dirt, and those were not unsuccessful, on the contrary, he finished ITM each time.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Switching over to the turf and increasing the distance of ground, the colt began flashing a little more talent with fastest sp#s and a 2nd<\/SUP> in the G1 8F turf Globalsim Special<\/U> for his BB prep.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>On BB day, Always Improving entered PP 8 with 10\/1 odds<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He broke nicely and settled in off the pace.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Turning for home, the colt lengthened his strides to win by 2 \u00bc L with a measly 88sp, defeating Cronus & Omerta Code.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Final Time: 1:44.2.<\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/FONT><\/P>

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2006<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 Mambo Wildcat<\/I><\/B> <\/I><\/SPAN>(Forest<\/st1:place> Wildcat) was a nice colt on the dirt in the spring, but trainer jockeymax had secretly been training the Cat on the turf & had discovered a lil\u2019 something special that he planned to unleash on the Sim world.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>After 4 ITM starts on the dirt, the unleashing began.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Mambo Wildcat prepped in the 8.5F turf G1 Knick Knack Juvenile<\/U> where the colt ran quicker every furlong to win by 5 \u00bc L with an 89sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>What would he do in the BB?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A month later, that question was answered as the Wildcat made his 7th<\/SUP> start<\/B> when he entered PP 7 as the 4\/1 fav<\/B> in a field that included Paper Jesus, The Fast Layne, & Paycheck<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Mambo Wildcat broke sharply, rating momentarily behind the pacesetter before taking command in the backstretch.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Again, the colt was running swifter with every stride.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In the end he shattered the 4-year old BB Juvy Turf Colt record, winning by 3 \u00be L with a 104sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Final Time: 1:42.2.<\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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Two winners have come from PP 5 while the rest have come from PP 2, 7, 8, 12, 15\u2026 so there is no rhyme or reason to where they break out of the gates.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Only one winner was the post-time favorite (Mambo Wildcat), while 3 others were 2nd<\/SUP>-choice.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The most frequent number of starts prior to winning the BB Juvy Turf was 6 starts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Three others had 4, 5, & 7 starts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

Preps (for the winners) have come in the: G1 8.5F(T) Knick Knack Juvenile (1st<\/SUP>), G1 8F(T) Globalsim Special (2nd<\/SUP>), G1 8F(T) High Flyer Stakes (1st<\/SUP>), 6.5F(T) open allowance (3rd<\/SUP>), 8F(D) Burnt Hills Cap (2nd<\/SUP>), 8F(T) Fast Gold Special (1st<\/SUP>), G2 8.5F(T) Manofjunk Stakes (1st<\/SUP>).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>One of the 7 winners was unraced around 2-turns prior to his BB victory.<\/SPAN><\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/I><\/FONT><\/P>

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Here are the times for the past 7 runnings of the Breeder\u2019s Bowl Juvenile Turf Colts listed in order from fastest to slowest.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The stakes record is currently held by Ed\u2019s Pegasus As.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It will be extremely tuff to beat as it seems like\u2026 well\u2026 everybody stops the clock at 1:43-.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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2006: Mambo Wildcat, 1:42.2, shattered prior record<\/B><\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

2002: Ed\u2019s Pegasus As, 1:42.6<\/o:p><\/B><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

2000: King\u2019s Millennium, 1:43-<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

2001: The Pretender, 1:43-<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

2004: Like A Porcupine, 1:43-<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

2003: European Royalty, 1:43-<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

2005: Always Improving, 1:44.2<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

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We\u2019ve got some heady trainers pulling into this race with some real talented runners.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Let\u2019s see how these 14 racehorses will write their stories \u2013 it\u2019s a day for championship performances\u2026<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>

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PP1: VESPUCCI(ky)<\/B>, 16\/1, jbfarms, P Haynes<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Vespucci<\/B> is one juicy looking longshot, I must say!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The handsome bay colt is by the renowned sire Storm Cat out of he-mare Valamar (Gold Legend\/Northern Dancer).\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is undefeated around 2-turns going 8.5F.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He only has one little blemish on his record (beaten by 1 L to be 2nd<\/SUP> in the 5.5F(T) Way Mayying Stakes).<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In Knighmare\u2019s words:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u201c(His he-dam), Valamar<\/B>, finished 6th<\/SUP> in the 2004 Breeder’s Bowl Juvy Turf. With Valamar<\/B> I had to bring him into the Juvy Turf off a longer layoff so when Vespucci<\/B> won a listed stakes race in early August (two back) I started to target this race & juggled his schedule to avoid coming into the race off an extended layoff\u2026<\/I><\/FONT><\/P>

\u201cI looked through the future races & thought that this late in the year turning a 2yo around in 4 weeks would be possible. So I laid him off a bit bringing him into his prep race on 7 weeks rest. After looking at stakes points & races I thought the path of least resistance would get enough points to make the race & that worked out\u2026<\/I><\/FONT><\/P>

\u201cInstead of butting heads with the top runners we took on an easy field in a listed stakes (El Artful Bonanza<\/U>) & won nicely. This was the target race; I did not want him running a top race before he got here so I avoided graded stakes.<\/I>
\u00a0<\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u201cHis speed figures are not up to par with the favorites (career best is an 80sp), but he won his last two pretty easy so I am not too worried about his speed figures I think those will take care of themselves. If he is good enough he will be there in the end.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has been forwardly placed in his starts but he is not a front runner. I think he has been in fields where there was not a strong pace runner. I suspect he will be 4 to 5 L off the early pace this time around & that looks like a good place to be with the speed entered into this race<\/I>.\u201d<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP2: REACH THE PEAK(eng)<\/B>, 12\/1, racinpogs2, R Harzheim<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Okay, so how about this for unconventional?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Reach The Peak<\/B> began his career on the dirt in a restricted maiden race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt rated mid-pack before rallying from 13th<\/SUP> to 3rd<\/SUP>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His next start came a month later in a 6F turf maiden race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Reach The Peak<\/B> struggled throughout finishing well back in 7th<\/SUP> with a speed figure 20 points less than his prior start.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Any other trainer would have jumped back over to the dirt.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Not, Pogo.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Pogo took the colt back to school and didn\u2019t unveil him again until late in June.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The maiden race was over a 6F(T) listed as \u201cgood.\u201d Reach The Peak<\/B> showed up as a completely different horse.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He rated a bit closer before making a run for the wire, running out of ground to finish 2nd<\/SUP>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Finally, two back, Reach The Peak<\/B> made it real \u2013 the colt rallied strongly in a 7.5F firm turf maiden race to lay claim to his first victory with an 82sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Pogo prepped Reach The Peak<\/B> in the G1 8F(T) World Cup Juvenile Colt Turf Mile<\/U> where he rallied from 13 L back to just miss by \u00bc L with a 90sp.<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In Pogo\u2019s words: \u201cMy horse goes against the 1st<\/SUP> (Manetee Bad Boy<\/B>), 3rd<\/SUP> (Buck\u2019s Party<\/B>), & 5th<\/SUP> (Washinsky<\/B>) from that race, & I\u2019m feeling confident that I can come out on top this time around. In the WC race, Reach the Peak<\/B> came from a mile off the pace & just ran out of ground, closing right to the line but failing by \u00bc L. He gets an extra \u00bd F in the BB & that looks right up his ally.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Yes, he can turn the tables on Manatee Bad Boy<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Whilst the WC was only 5 weeks ago I feel this shouldn\u2019t be a problem as Reach the Peak<\/B> was off for 9 weeks prior to the WC \u2013 that race has him spot on for the BB.<\/I>\u201d<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP3: KEPLER TOKYO<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>(jpn)<\/B>, 7\/1, marianus, P Bangs<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Here lies one of the favorites of the race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Kepler Tokyo<\/B> is sired by Charistmatic out of Kepler Carson (Carson City\/El Gran Senor).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Kepler has won 4 of his 6 starts\u2026 the strange thing is, however, is that the colt has only known 6Fs (both turf & dirt).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>So the colt has a huge question mark to answer \u2013 Can he get 8.5F?<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Kepler Tokyo<\/B> broke his maiden at first asking in April over the turf.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In his next two starts he tested the dirt in an open allowance race (1st<\/SUP>) and the G2 Irish Futurity<\/U> (3rd<\/SUP>).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In July it was back to the turf for the colt where he won the Young Turfer Festival Stakes<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last time out was a convincing victory in the G1 World Cup Juvenile Colt Turf Sprint<\/U> where he prevailed by a \u00bd L with an 88sp.<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Watch for this guy to be laying just off of the pacesetters keeping the heat on them.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Will he have the stamina to take on some of these top turf 2yos?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>We will soon find out.<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP4: THE STARDUST(eng)<\/B>, 7\/1, greatnames, P Harzheim<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>The Stardust<\/B> keeps Kepler Tokyo<\/B> company as co-favorite.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The son of Generous x (Shirley Heights\/Vaguely Noble) is 5 for 5 ITM on the turf and bred to run all day.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt broke his maiden on the dirt (1 of 3 starts) before switching over to his chosen surface.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The Stardust<\/B> is a frontrunner who is tenacious on the lead.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt finished 2nd<\/SUP> behind Curious Candy<\/B> (and ahead of Raging Menace<\/B>, 3rd<\/SUP>) in the 8F(T) G1 High Flyer<\/U> where he dueled throughout.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His prep for the BB came in the 8.5F(T) G1 Knick Knack Juvenile<\/U> where the colt once again battled for the early lead only to cave in the stretch finishing 3rd<\/SUP> behind Raging Menace<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In the end, when the dust has settled after the BB Juvy Turf, wish The Stardust<\/B> have enough stamina to pull off the victory?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>We shall soon find out.<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP5: GOLDFRIARS(aus)<\/B>, 9\/1, fortune500, D Hogin<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Goldfriars<\/B> is a great looking son of Blackfriars out of the he-mare Galileo Seeking (Galileo\/Seeking The Gold).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The compact chestnut has a great turn of foot that has proven very useful; the colt has been victorious in 5 of his 6 starts and is undefeated in 2 routes.<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Goldfriars<\/B> lone defeat came in the G3 7F(T) Up North Juvenile<\/U> where he just ran out of ground.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His last 2 starts came over 8.5F(T) & 8F(T) in undercard stakes races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He won under a hand ride in both.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I think he has a lot more to give & wouldn\u2019t be surprised if he pulled the upset.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He will have to run a bit faster than he has in the past, but he has proven himself to be capable against graded company, and he is in winning form.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>You can\u2019t get too much better than that.<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP6: WOETTE\u2019S SLIPPER(ky),<\/B> 9\/1, woette1, R Case<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Woette\u2019s Slipper<\/B> is sired by Forest Wildcat x (Kingmambo\/Buckpasser).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Forest Wildcat sired last year\u2019s BB Juvy Turf winner (Mambo Wildcat) \u2013 with the strong damsire lineage that Woette\u2019s Slipper<\/B> possess it could happen again.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt tends to keep close to the frontrunners as he portrayed two back in the 8F(T) What Till Earl Bonanza<\/U>; the colt stalked the leader before taking charge halfway down the backstretch.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He lengthened out nicely to win by 2 sharp lengths with an 84sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

In his prep for the BB, however, trainer woette1<\/I>, instructed the jockey to sit his colt a bit further off of the pace, running about 4 lengths back at one point.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>As they turned for home the colt\u2019s strides gobbled up the ground barreling down on the 2 leaders with every leap.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In the end it was Woette\u2019s Slipper<\/B> 3rd<\/SUP> by a minor \u00bc L and an honest 89sp in the G3 8.5F(T) Flying Saucer Stakes<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Idol Worship<\/B> had snagged the lead.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Woette\u2019s Slipper<\/B> gets his chance to flip the tables on Idol<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Can he do it?<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP7: MANATEE BAD BOY(ire),<\/B> 11\/1, brstable, K Ledwith<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

Sired by Refuse To Bend<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>(ire) and out of Ballot Box (Deputy Minister\/Event of the Year), the big burly bay colt has been a badass from the moment he stepped on the track back in March.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Manetee Bad Boy<\/B> was rank that day, fighting his jockey throughout, but still managed to hang tuff for 2nd<\/SUP> losing by \u00bc L over 6F(T). \u00a0<\/SPAN>Brstable<\/I> took the colt back to the training oval and attempted to train the headstrong colt to behave himself.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Manetee made his next appearance the last week of April in another 6F(T) MSW; the bettors weren\u2019t too hot on his debut performance & thus Manetee left the gates at odds of 19\/1.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt broke sharply & as they rounded the turn for home he had gained the lead with ears pricked.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It was enough to make the railbirds jump on the Bad Boy Bandwagon; when the colt returned to the races in June they sent him off at 3\/1 odds in his 6F(T) allowance race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Only 3 others were brave enough to face the monster.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt didn\u2019t disappoint.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Next up was a taste of stakes Company & a little added distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Bettors sent Manetee Bad Boy<\/B> to the starter with 6\/1 odds in the 6.5F(T) Bert Gulch Stakes.<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP8: WASHINSKY(ire)<\/B>, 10\/1, loisblack, A Rolling<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

Washinsky<\/B> is sired by George Washington out of he-mare Lowlands Lane<\/st1:address><\/st1:Street> (Gone West\/Pleasant Colony).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is one colt that I don\u2019t doubt will be one very tuff cookie when the gates open Saturday morning; the big bay colt has been running competitively in graded company since breaking his maiden.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Washinsky<\/B> has won 2 G3\u2019s: 4.5F(T) Belgian Tike Stakes<\/U> & 8F(T) Tiny Toes Stakes<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last time out Washinsky finished 5th<\/SUP> in the 8F(T) World Cup Juvenile Colt Turf Mile<\/U> behind Manetee Bad Boy, Reach The Peak, & Buck\u2019s Party<\/B>; it appears that the colt got shuffled back early on and experienced traffic problems throughout.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>When the field turned for home he was able to swing wide and make up some ground, but it was too little too late.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Keep an eye on this guy, he could very well turn the tables on the 3 that finished ahead of him in the World Cup.<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP9: BUCK\u2019S PARTY(eng)<\/B>, 9\/1, deyoto4, H Harzheim<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Buck\u2019s Party<\/B> is from the Champion Lodge stables, trained by Deyoto<\/I>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He was so kind as to humor me for a brief interview.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>When asked to tell me a little about his son of Motivator x (Green Dancer\/Carson City<\/st1:place><\/st1:City>), this is what he had to say: \u201cHe\u2019s a handful.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Buck\u2019s got a big set of *bleep* on him, & I think it may be gelding time \u2013 he is unable to be restrained by any rider.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The only reason he has a jockey is to steer him.<\/I>\u201d<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Buck broke his maiden at 1st<\/SUP> asking in a restricted maiden special weight in April.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Two months later he made his graded stakes debut in the G3 6.5F(T) Dalesbark Cup where he attempted to wire the field only to get snubbed by a nose in a photo (Washingsky<\/B> 3rd<\/SUP>).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>August saw Buck having a ball in the 8F(T) Madmans Juvenile Challenge \u2013 the colt relished the added distance, cruising unchallenged to a 6 L lead.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He ran under the wire 1st<\/SUP> by 3 \u00be L.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt prepped in the G1 8F(T) World Cup Juvenile Colt Turf Mile.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He got away swiftly & attempted a repeat of his prior run.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Late charging Manatee Bad Boy<\/B> (1st<\/SUP>) & Reach The Peak<\/B> (2nd<\/SUP>) snuck by in a head bop photo; Buck had to settle for 3rd<\/SUP> (Washingsky<\/B> 5th<\/SUP>).<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u201cHe is a little speed machine that will go out hard & try to lead them the whole way.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Buck has a ton of ability & is a true 2yo. He’ll take some beating. I\u2019m hoping he can go one better than his stable mate Paycheck’s 2nd<\/SUP> last year in this event.<\/I>\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>The colt is definitely dangerous on the lead.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A good handful of the past winners have come after wiring the field.<\/FONT>

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PP10: CURIOUS CANDY(ky)<\/B>, 12\/1, lopiccolo, A Craig<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

Curious Candy<\/B> (by Candy Ride out of Curious S., Kris S.\/Mr. Prospector) looms from the Evil Empire itself.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I was able to catch up with trainer Lenny (aka: lopiccolo)<\/I> for a lil chat about his impressive 2yo.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He was quick to put a reporter in her place stating from the get-go, \u201cKeely, just a few words on Curious Candy\u2026<\/I>\u201d\u00a0 <\/SPAN>No problem. <\/FONT>J<\/SPAN><\/SPAN> Lenny<\/I> knows his stuff as he brought I Make Stuff Up<\/B> to the inaugural BB Turf Sprint last year as a sharp sophomore to steal the show from the big boys.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

Including Curious Candy<\/B>, Lenny has brought an entire army to the Breeder\u2019s Bowl this year \u2013 count that EIGHT starters.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has 5 other 2yos (4 of which are undefeated): The Gun Went Off<\/B> in the Juvenile (dirt), Watch Your Back<\/B> & Thunderlips<\/B> in the Juvy Turf Fillies, & Autumn Nights<\/B> in the Juvy Fillies (dirt).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The other 3 include: Passing Stone<\/B> in the Classic, The Deuce<\/B> in the Turf Distaff, & Tough As Steel<\/B> in the Distaff (dirt).<\/FONT><\/P>

Lenny states, \u201cHe (Curious Candy) was bred ultra-early this year in an effort to have a 2yo in our GRSimster baby races. \u00a0<\/SPAN>It took him 3 attempt to break his maiden, but his 1st<\/SUP> two defeats were at the hands of a couple of salty horses, & he\u2019s run well in every race.<\/I>\u201d\u00a0 <\/SPAN>CC has been unstoppable since breaking that maiden, winning an 8F(T) restricted allowance two back & winning his BB prep in the G1 8F(T) High Flyer Stakes. \u201cHe can run on or behind the pace & is well rested.<\/I>\u201d<\/FONT><\/P>

Lenny\u2019s take on the race: \u201c(It\u2019s) a great field with a slew of horses that are running well. Raging Menace looks tough, & I think Spartiate might be the winner when the dust settles.<\/I>\u201d<\/FONT>

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PP11: SPARTIATE(eng)<\/B>, 11\/1, wicked, J Benisz<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>The chestnut colt is by hot sire Pivotal out of Ytwodubai (Dubai Millennium\/Caerleon).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Spartiate<\/B> was built to go long and has done barely a thing wrong.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His debut race was a bit short for the colt as he closed quickly, but missed by \u00bd L in the 6F race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Next out was straight into stakes company \u2013 the 6F(T) Dance The Wings Bonanza<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt rocked the house by winning with ears pricked by 3 long lengths.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A month later the talented Spartiate<\/B> jumped into the G3 7.5F(T) Omnipotent Juvenile<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He rated a bit further off of the pace than his normal, but it didn\u2019t matter.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt came charging down the lane to score another notch on his belt.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Each race was better than the previous and trainer wicked<\/I> was beginning to get ideas in his mind.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>One more test and then the decision would be made.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In his prep race for Saturday\u2019s big event Spartiate<\/B> prevailed by nearly 3 L in the G2 8.5F(T) Manofjunk Stakes<\/U> with an 87sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It was all systems go; Spartiate<\/B> won his ticket to the BB.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This will be the stiffest competition the colt has faced yet.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Will he crumble under the pressure or continue running on strong?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I don\u2019t think we\u2019ve seen his best yet.<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP12: RAGING MENACE(wa)<\/B>, 10\/1, teerades, H McCoy<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Raging Menace<\/B> hits a soft spot in my heart as he is a Washington<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> state-bred (my home state).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The chestnut colt is by Trail<\/st1:PlaceType> City<\/st1:PlaceType><\/st1:place> out of Wild \u2018N\u2019 Free (Deputy Wildcat\/Nureyev).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt broke his maiden in his 3rd<\/SUP> start, but don\u2019t blame the colt \u2013 once he was given a little more ground to run he relished it.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He went on to win a 7F restricted allowance next out.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Four weeks later he made his route debut, stakes debut & graded debut all rolled into one: the G1 8F(T) High Flyer Stakes<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt was a bit rank with his jockey and struggled to settle in off the pacesetters, finishing 3rd<\/SUP> behind Curious Candy<\/B> (1st<\/SUP>) & The Stardust<\/B> (2nd<\/SUP>).\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His prep for the BB played out much more differently.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It appears that in the time between the High Flyer and the G1 8.5F(T) Knick Knack Juvenile<\/U> trainer teerades schooled Raging Menace<\/B> off the pace to ensure that another scene like the High Flyer would not occur.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It paid off in dividends.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Raging Menace<\/B> rated beautifully off the pace, reserving his speed for the stretch run home.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He scored the victory by a smashing 2 \u00bc L with a very nice 96sp.<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If the colt keeps his cool, then watch out.<\/FONT><\/P>

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PP13: IDOL WORSHIP(eng)<\/B>, 16\/1, stormboot2, F Gossett<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Idol Worship<\/B> is a son of Shirocco x (Mill Reef\/Affirmed) and reigns from Dixiedotco Racing stables.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Dixiedotco has a handful of other BB runners: Privileged <\/B>in the Classic, September Royalty<\/B> in the Distaff, & Ten Year Storm<\/B> in the Juvy Filly.<\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>At 1st<\/SUP> glance I noticed that it took Idol 4 tries to break that elusive maiden (that was just 3 starts ago in July).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Turns out, all the colt needs was a route!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Two back the colt stretched out from 8F to today\u2019s distance of 8.5F in the Two Pair Stakes<\/U>; Idol Worship ran on to a nice win, opening up to 2 \u00bc L.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last time out was the 8.5F(T) G3 Flying Saucer Stakes<\/U>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt rated much further back than normal, but it didn\u2019t faze him in the least.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt flew down the lane to get up in time to take the win (and remained undefeated over routes) by a \u00bc L with a career best 89sp (Woette\u2019s Slipper 3rd<\/SUP><\/B>)<\/FONT><\/P>

\u201cThis guy is coming into the race in great shape, & I expect a very good performance from him on Saturday. He wants every bit of this distance plus more, & he seems to be just getting going as they cross the line. \u00a0<\/SPAN>I’m hoping he’ll be an English Derby<\/st1:place><\/st1:City> type of horse, as he’s bred to run all day\u2026<\/I><\/FONT><\/P>

\u00a0<\/SPAN>\u201cBut first things first! He’s undefeated routing, and I think he benefits greatly from the 8.5f distance, as many of the others are unproven going that far. It also looks like there’s going to be a ton of pace, which should really help. One thing’s for sure, he’ll be mowing them down late. Hopefully he can get up in time!<\/I>\u201d<\/FONT><\/P>

Who would have thought that the German sire Shirocco<\/U><\/B> would sire a Breeder\u2019s Bowl contender in his 1st<\/SUP> crop?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Dixie<\/st1:place> of course!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u201cI also am very proud of the fact that he’s by a freshman sire (and not one of the more heralded ones either). Using new sires is one of my favorite parts of the sim, and a big part of my breeding program. I’m glad one of them could be represented by a BB contender.<\/I>\u201d\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Shirocco, for the record, may have a less-than-marketable pedigree, but the horse won G1s in Italy<\/st1:country-region>, Germany<\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region>, and, yes, the U.S.A (Breeder\u2019s Bowl Turf) \u2013 Keep an eye on Idol Worship<\/B> down the road.<\/FONT>

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PP14: CREZZINO(eng)<\/B>, 9\/1, allyindy, T Loesch<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>Crezzino<\/B>, sired by Cacique out of Undefeated Season (AP Indy\/Mr. Prospector), is another colt that has not attempted a route.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has a near flawless record with only one blemish on his short (4 starts) career \u2013 the restricted Smackdown III Stakes<\/U> (3rd<\/SUP>) where he struggled to obtain the lead.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Head trainer of the Cobra Kai Racing Stables, Brian, privileged me to a quick interview:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u201cCrezzino\u2019s only career loss came in Smackdown where he lost to 2 other talented GRSimster colts by only a length.<\/I>\u201d\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This could be his Achilles\u2019 Heel, thus in my mind he has a few questions to answer: Can he go 2-turns & will he crumble when pressure is applied to him from other frontrunners?<\/FONT><\/P>

Last time out came in the G1 7F(T) Nationwide Stakes<\/U>; Crezzino<\/B> wired the field and held off a late charger to win by \u00be L with a career best 88sp.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u201cThe move from 7f to 8.5f is a bit of a question mark, but he is bred to get this distance & more. He’s going to have to come out running from the #14 gate, & there is some other quality speed he’ll have to deal with. He’s well rested & sharp so I have that going for me\u2026<\/I><\/FONT><\/P>

\u201cThis is my 2nd<\/SUP> career BB runner, the first being Tenacious V<\/B> in the 2005 Juvy Turf Fillies where she finished a hard charging 4th<\/SUP>. \u00a0<\/SPAN>A win here would rank right up there with my 2006 1,000 Guineas<\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region> win with Tenacious V<\/U><\/I>.\u201d<\/FONT><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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