Written by LittleBit<\/p>\n
A full field of fourteen 2 year olds head to post for the seven furlong Grade 2 Big Hill Stakes. \u00a0There are not one but three horses looking to extend their perfect record led by Grade 3 winner and co favorite Doubled Exposure. \u00a0The other co favorite is fellow Grade 3 winner and filly invader She Walksin Beauty.\u00a0 This is a tough and talented group of juveniles and a continuation of any win streak is at risk.\u00a0 Plenty of speed in the race could easily lead to quick fractions and a come from behind winner.\u00a0 The time has come to take a look at the field for the $375,000 Grade 2 Big Hill Stakes.<\/p>\n
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PP 1,\u00a0 9\/1\u00a0 Fits Like This<\/b>, Colt, (Flatter x Danzig x Storm Cat) Scratchbred<\/p>\n
Trainer: extras5<\/p>\n
This son of Flatter ran a big race last out finishing second to currently undefeated Jungle Pirate in his first stakes attempt, the Grade 2 Closest Friend Stakes. \u00a0In each of his starts he has shown growth and improvement and the added sixteenth of a mile should be to his liking. \u00a0Another step forward and Fits Like This could easily find himself in the winner\u2019s circle.<\/p>\n
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PP 2,\u00a0 12\/1 \u00a0Whitetail Buck<\/b>, Gelding, (White Muzzle x Peintre Celebre x Rahy)<\/p>\n
Trainer: meezy<\/p>\n
After breaking his maiden in a $45,000 maiden claimer on August 3, Whitetail Buck is now a perfect two for two heading into his first stakes attempt. \u00a0Both his wins have come at seven and a half furlongs and the Big Hill Stakes will be a cut back in distance. \u00a0He has the talent to handle it however I would be more comfortable seeing him at a mile.<\/p>\n
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PP 3,\u00a0 6\/1\u00a0 Carsons Way<\/b>, Colt, (Congrats x Carson City x Wild Again) Scratchbred<\/p>\n
Trainer: fantasticfour<\/p>\n
Carsons Way is the lone Grade 2 winner in the field and looking to redeem himself after missing the winners circle by a length last out in the Grade 1 Hopeless Stakes. \u00a0Co-third choice on the morning line, the son of Congrats has improved in each of his four starts and will be in the mix when the horses cross the finish line.<\/p>\n
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PP 4, \u00a06\/1 \u00a0Right Royal Trip<\/b>, Colt, (Trippi x Redoute\u2019s Choice x Storm Cat)<\/p>\n
Trainer: connor1<\/p>\n
Right Royal Trip enters this race sporting the top speed figure of the group with a 90 earned last out in the Mount Billy Dirt Juvenile in which he took the lead and never looked back. \u00a0A perfect three for three he will be cutting back to a distance I think he will love.\u00a0 There is a fair amount of speed in this race and if he can show the ability to rate and come from just off the pace he will do well.<\/p>\n
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PP 5,\u00a0 58\/1\u00a0 Darskelis<\/b>, Colt, (Storm the Sars x Birdstone x Victory Gallop (CAN))<\/p>\n
Trainer: anewstar1<\/p>\n
The longest shot on the board, Darskelis is looking for a breakout performance. \u00a0Last out he cut back in distance and broke his maiden in statebred allowance company going four and a half. \u00a0He should like the stretch out however he may need more time to mature before we know his true ability.<\/p>\n
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PP 6,\u00a0 15\/1\u00a0 Red Holiday<\/b>, Colt, (Decorated Knight x Harlan\u2019s Holiday x Danzig)<\/p>\n
Trainer: deepesr<\/p>\n
Red Holiday is on the improve since making a switch to dirt and while this race will be a cut back in distance, his lone try over seven furlongs resulted in a one and three quarters length score. \u00a0That win was followed up by a solid first try in graded company last out.\u00a0 I expect him to be mid pack early and looking to take advantage of what could be quick fractions up front.<\/p>\n
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PP 7, \u00a08\/1\u00a0 Ghostly Knight<\/b>, Colt, (Ghostzapper x A.P. Indy x Secretariat) Scratchbred<\/p>\n
Trainer: peterparker<\/p>\n
A well bred son of Ghostzapper, Ghostly Knight is searching for his first graded win after fading to fifth last out in the Deli Computer Futurity.\u00a0 Although he seems to prefer the lead, he did show an ability to sit just off the lead in his maiden score. \u00a0He may need to settle a bit further back and let the speed come back to him.<\/p>\n
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PP 8, \u00a026\/1\u00a0 Ad Time<\/b>, Colt, (Ad Infinitum x Square Eddie x Majestic Warrior)<\/p>\n
Trainer: tfon24<\/p>\n
Ad Time enters the race after a third place effort in lifetime allowance company last out. While he didn\u2019t win he did show a large improvement in his numbers and showed an ability to close.\u00a0 With the knowledge that he can close and that he will have pace to run at, he will be one to keep an eye on.\u00a0 The addition of distance will work in his favor and if he makes another step forward he should not disappoint his trainer.<\/p>\n
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PP 9,\u00a0 14\/1\u00a0 Streaky Intuition<\/b>, Colt, (Hansen x Curlin x Medaglia D\u2019Oro)<\/p>\n
Trainer: bigsteve1<\/p>\n
Streaky Intuition skipped home by three lengths last out in his first try at seven furlongs and while it sounds promising, it was a four horse field in which he was much the best on paper.\u00a0 His breeding suggests a different story and helps his cause.\u00a0 A son of the speedy Hansen out of a stakes winning Curlin mare, Streaky Intuition should enjoy the seven furlongs and want more ground in the future. In three starts he has never been worse than third and is always there at the end. He isn\u2019t my pick today but he is one to watch heading into the three year old season.<\/p>\n
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PP 10,\u00a0 19\/1\u00a0 Windy Union<\/b>, Colt, (Rafeef (AUS) x Dixie Union x Aptitude)<\/p>\n
Trainer: adeeprock6<\/p>\n
The mud loving Windy Union is in tough here however he did show some growth in his last start. \u00a0He will be cutting back in distance and it is hard to say if that will work in his favor or not.\u00a0 Time and maturity will help this son of Rafeef.<\/p>\n
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PP 11,\u00a0 5\/1\u00a0 She Walksin Beauty<\/b>, Filly, (Distorted Humor x Seattle Slew x Roberto) Scratchbred<\/p>\n
Trainer: valesa6<\/p>\n
The lone filly in the race is your co favorite and deserving of the honor. \u00a0A Grade 3 winner, She Walksin Beauty missed the Grade 1 win last out by only three quarters of a length in a strong performance and first try at seven furlongs. \u00a0Her ability to stalk the pace will be useful here.<\/p>\n
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PP 12,\u00a0 10\/1\u00a0 Hard to Follow<\/b>, Colt, (Liam\u2019s Map x Hard Spun x Carson City)<\/p>\n
Trainer: 2019firsters<\/p>\n
This son of Liam\u2019s Map is hoping the cut back in distance will be more to his liking after finishing tenth last out in the Grade 2 Darling Squash Futurity.\u00a0 A closer, this race should set up perfectly for Hard to Follow.\u00a0 If you are looking for a price, this one might be it.<\/p>\n
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PP 13, \u00a05\/1\u00a0 Double Exposure<\/b>, Colt, (Shackleford x Seeking the Gold x Deputy Minister)<\/p>\n
Trainer: zebra5<\/p>\n
Two stalls out is your other co favorite, Double Exposure, a full brother to Grade 3 winner Deliciouslynaughty. The son of Shackleford heads into this race with a perfect five for five record and searching for his second graded stakes score.\u00a0 This will be a mild stretch out for him and his breeding suggests he will want more.\u00a0 His versatility to pressure the pace or sit just off it will be to his advantage.<\/p>\n
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PP 14,\u00a0 11\/1\u00a0 Branches<\/b>, Colt, (Forestry x A.P. Indy x Wild Again)<\/p>\n
Trainer: robd11<\/p>\n
After an experiment on the grass last out, Branches makes a return to the dirt and continues the search for a stakes win.\u00a0 Although his race record isn\u2019t as flashy as others in the field he has been right there in all of his starts, let\u2019s toss out that turf race. \u00a0I would not be surprised to see him on the board or even in the winner\u2019s circle.\u00a0 His mid pack closing style will be a huge advantage.<\/p>\n
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LittleBit\u2019s Pick: 11-14-13-1<\/p>\n
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Good Luck and Save Travels to All!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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