{"id":5263,"date":"2008-01-03T16:58:10","date_gmt":"2008-01-03T16:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=5263"},"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=5263","title":{"rendered":"Gallant Socks Handicap – G3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gallant Socks Handicap<\/SPAN><\/B>
Grade III
A mile and five eighths
Fast Dirt
$150,000
All horses, 4 years old and up <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Top of Form<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV>

PP<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

ID<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Horse<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Owner<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Jockey<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Odds<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Preview<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

1<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

4656<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

PINE SPIRIT(KY)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

topicount4 <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

B Gulch <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

7\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Lightly raced 4yo out of an \u201cE\u201d rated he\/she mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt was on a hot streak during the summer months; winning 4 in a row, three of them G1\u2019s.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last two outings proved to be a bit too long and finishes have been lack luster.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>10-12f appears to be this colts game.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Colt was soundly beaten in last by a few in this race and seeing it is at 13 panels we would be surprised to see that reversed here.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

2<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

88006<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

AGNELO(<\/SPAN><\/B>IRE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker>)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

voltereta <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

A Randle <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

12\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Another lightly raced 4yo out of an \u201cE\u201d rated he\/she mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt took a while to break his maiden but has settled in and gone through conditions quickly.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Has been on a tear lately winning his last three.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He trounced a few of the entrants here in his last victory.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is comfortable with the distance and should be in the hunt here if he avoids the terrible \u201cbounce\u201d.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Still maturing and trying to find his place in the upper echelon, we take license to reserve judgment at present.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

3<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

128953<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

SAMALAMAN<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceName> <\/SPAN><\/B>ISLAND<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceType><\/st1:place>(JPN)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

profly <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

U Wasko <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

8\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

4yo scratch bred sired by Fantastic Light.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Started career on turf as suggested by breeding but converted to dirt to break his maiden.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The \u201cfly\u201d stables usually don\u2019t take long to figure out what their horses like.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Colt has completed most of his conditions while running listed stakes events, but now takes on higher caliber steeds.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is a dead solid closer and may benefit from the fast pace that will be set here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Will he duplicate his last effort at the distance while stepping up in class? \u00a0<\/SPAN>Jock Wasko has some bad habits\u2026one of which is falling a bit short with his mounts.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

4<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

117151<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

PURRFECT PROSPECT<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

stevemunoz <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

A Thelander <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

6\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Scratch bred 5yo sired by Pleasantly Perfect.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Trainer has placed this horse well as attested by his 22 ITM vs 26 starts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Horse finished second to the #2 horse in last.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He passed tiring horses but was no real threat to the winner.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is a one move horse that lays back and waits for the speed to fold.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has won at the distance albeit not against some of these classier types.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Now\u2019s his chance to prove he belongs.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Jock will have to make the move at the proper time.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

5<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

120549<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

KEPLER CRO <\/SPAN><\/B>COR<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker> C(KY)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

marianus <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

M Lund <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

9\/2<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Out of a \u201cC\u201d rated mare, this 4yo colt is expected to be the pace in this.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Coming off a gate to wire victory in last graded event.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Colt knows only one way; \u201ccatch me if you can\u201d.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Proven graded winner and contender, he will have others in this that will contest his speed.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The problem for them will be; can they look him in the eye and continue?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Jock <\/SPAN>Lund<\/SPAN><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> has enough savvy to hold this guy together for the haul.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

6<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

132239<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

SAOSIN(<\/SPAN><\/B>IRE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker>)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

adrian <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

J Kirby <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

7\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Yet another lightly raced colt that is scratch bred and sired by North Light.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He caught on fire late summer and racked off 4 wins in a row to just blow through conditions.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Three of those victories were at today\u2019s distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In his last out he went against a couple of these and finished 3rd<\/SUP>, hanging on to pass tiring horses.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Today he will be at his best distance to date and should improve.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Having versatile running styles will be a benefit here as the race plays out.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Jock J. Kirby (younger brother to Ken), is maturing well as he gets more mounts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He will have to make good judgments in this.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

7<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

86673<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

CREDIT GIVEN(<\/SPAN><\/B>IRE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker>)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

brentuk <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

K Kirby <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

10\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

6yo horse that is lightly raced for his age, is scratch bred to Generous, a fine sire for distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Horse has made a fantastic living using his marathon genes.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A threat in every 14-16f event he\u2019s in.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s ranked #1 in the division at present, but is not running at his best distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Horse has placed a few times at 13f, but likes it longer.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Still, he should be plenty warmed up coming into the stretch and will be a threat if others make any mistakes.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Jock and trainer have been going over race scenario for a week now.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

8<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

114868<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

OTTO POWER(GB)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

stupor3 <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

A Dondero <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

21\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Otto empire brings this very lightly raced colt in as an entry to get his feet wet.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Trainer is still figuring out this youngster and seeing as how he qualified, he will get a good idea as to what he likes.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Colt certainly has some stamina as attested in his last 16f event.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, he is still wet behind the ears.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His co-entry draws more attention.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

9<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

129529<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

TREMPTIM(FR)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

bigblueone <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Z Hinkle <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

13\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

4yo scratch bred by Trempolino running in only his 15th<\/SUP> start.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Original owner \u00a0<\/SPAN>put together a very nice horse from older sires.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>With the down grading of Trempolino as a sire last year by Mike, this colt has done very well.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His best SP\u2019s have come at 12f, so the extra furlong shouldn\u2019t be a problem.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Greg saw the potential and claimed this guy and claimed him for $50,000 as a maiden.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Getting the most he can from the breeding and placing in proper situations, the colt has done well.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Colt is coming off a very nice 2nd<\/SUP> place in last, but this event will test his talent.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

10<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

93866<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

OTTO CAUSES(<\/SPAN><\/B>IRE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker>)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

verona <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

B Naskra <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

3\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Part of the Otto empire entry that has favorite status.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Colt is scratch bred to <\/SPAN>Giant\u2019s Causeway<\/SPAN><\/st1:place> and tried this distance for the 1st<\/SUP> time last out\u2026finishing second.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has one G1 victory at 9 panels and finished ITM in some big time events.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Pretty much a \u201cdo or die\u201d style that likes the front end.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Before last out, one would wonder if he could get the distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Now it\u2019s a definite possibility.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He will have to contend with the #5 for the lead and that may be to the downfall of both.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Still, he has raced against much better and class may tell in this.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Jock Naskra better not screw up.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

11<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

74486<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

IN GOD’S COUNTRY(JPN)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

cuba <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

M Proudfoot <\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

15\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/P>

Out of a \u201cG\u201d rated mare, this 4yo may be overwhelmed by this field.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is however, sharp as a tack at the moment, and sire can get the distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>We\u2019ll have to see if he topped out last race, or is just starting to fire on all cylinders.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

Nice event with lots of speed and a few that come out of nowhere.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Not a solid pick, but we like the #7 to be there.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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