{"id":53634,"date":"2020-10-24T11:28:18","date_gmt":"2020-10-24T11:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=53634"},"modified":"2020-10-24T15:24:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-24T15:24:25","slug":"a-test-in-italy-for-3yo-fillies-and-mares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=53634","title":{"rendered":"A Test in Italy for 3yo + Fillies and Mares."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The\nLydia Test \u2013 Italy \u2013 Saturday 24th October 2020 at 2.30pm EST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade\n2\/Group 2 $375k to 3yo+ Fillies & Mares.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\nFurlongs\/2000m Turf.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nice\nfield of fillies and mares had gathered in Italy for the running of the G2\nLydia Test over the classic distance of 10F. Weather is fine and track rated\nfirm for the meeting. Let\u2019s have a look at the field.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. 94426 \u2013 Fly or Free<\/strong> (Orfevre) Owned by wyndaway9 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 F. Marshall \u2013 31\/1.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    4yo filly with an overall record 23-2-4-2 and banking $123K. She has been in ok form of late but will need to step up a notch to be competitive here. Last start she was 6th<\/sup> in the G2 Flight Mile<\/strong> on a shifting track. Sat back in 6th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from the lead. She was struggling on the turn and was beaten over 7 lengths, running an SP of 101. Prior to that she was 2nd<\/sup> in an 8.5F Allowance race. Sat 4th<\/sup> in the run close on the speed. She ran on okay but was held by the winner, running an SP of 104 and beaten \u00be of a length. Prior to that she was 4th<\/sup> in a 6F Allowance. She sat 6th<\/sup> in the run under 2 lengths from the lead. She battled on okay to be beaten a length. Her last win was in December 2018. It has been a long time between drinks for this filly and it will be a while longer, I think. Maybe an outside place chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. 61413 \u2013 Good Conduct<\/strong> (Dansili) Owned by silversun4 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 M. Anitou \u2013 7\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nice 5yo mare with an overall record of 15-5-2-3 and banking $442k. Has been racing very well of late and is a big chance her today. Last start she was 3rd<\/sup> in the G1 Friendly Wager 10F<\/strong>. Sat well back 12th<\/sup> in the run around 13 lengths from the lead. She ran on very strongly in the end although well beaten by 6.5 lengths and running an SP of 109. Prior to that she won the G2 Epicenter 10F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> in the run only 4 lengths from the speed. She ran on strongly the last furlong to win by a length and running an SP of 111. Prior to that she was 4th<\/sup> in the Blondie Turf Mare Route 9.5F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> in the run around 9 lengths from the lead. She ran on okay but was well held, beaten 5 lengths and running an SP of 109. She won a 10F Allowance prior to that in impressive fashion. She won by 3 lengths with an SP of 107. Likes the distance and in pretty good form. She has a chance, just depends where she sits in the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. 34461\u2013Will Guide U Home<\/strong> (Candy Ride) Owned by jarrod3. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 H. Knott \u2013 16\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo mare with an overall record of 35-3-3-6 and banking $152k. Has been racing in Allowances of late and will need to step up to be competitive here. Last start she won a 10F Allowance race. Led all the way opening up by over 7 lengths at one stage. Stayed on strongly for the win by just over 3 lengths and running an SP of 98. Prior to that was 6th<\/sup> in a 9.5F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> in the run but was quickly beaten in the stretch going down by nearly 7 lengths and running an SP of 97. She was 4th<\/sup> in a 11F Allowance race prior to that. Sat 3rd<\/sup> in the run close up on speed. Stayed on strongly to be beaten just under 4 lengths and running an SP of 103. Her last stakes run was back in February where she was a well beaten 6th<\/sup>, by 15 lengths running an SP of 93. As stated, she will need to improve here to be competitive. Outside chance of placing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. 21114 \u2013 Shampagne Twist<\/strong> (Sharmadal) Owned by mightyforego40. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B. Schardein \u2013 9\/2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo filly with a nice record and one of the favourites here. Overall record 19-6-5-1 and banking $322k. Has been in terrific form of late and in this up to her ears. Last start she was 4th<\/sup> in the G2 Beat Up Ford 10F.<\/strong> Sat 4th<\/sup> in the run around 6 lengths from the lead. She ran on okay without threatening to be beaten 4.5 lengths and running an SP of 110. Prior to that she won the Pleasant Damper Turf Mare Challenge 10.5F<\/strong>. She sat 3rd<\/sup> 3-4 lengths from the lead. She quickly took over on the turn and kicked away to win well by 2.5 lengths and running an SP of 114. She won an 11F Allowance on a shifting track prior to that. She led all the way there and stayed on strongly to win by over a length and running an SP of 108. She won a 10.5F Allowance before that. Sat 4th<\/sup> in the run before quickly putting pay to them in the straight to win by 1.5 lengths and running an SP of 114. She comes into this race in solid form. She will sit up behind the speed and will be a terrific chance to win this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. 52121 \u2013 Not Very Often<\/strong> (Frankel) Owned by db3.  \u2013 Jockey \u2013 M. Bia \u2013 7\/2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo filly with a terrific record and favourite for today\u2019s event. Overall record 14-6-3-2 and banking $874k. She has been in sublime form of late and she will probably lead here and be hard to beat. Last start she won the G1 Yellow Submarine Stakes 10F<\/strong>. She led all the way opening up by nearly 5 lengths at one stage. She held on to win comfortably by 2 lengths and running an SP of 113. Prior to that she was 2nd<\/sup> in the G1 Maybe Johnny Hcp 9F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> in the run, close on speed. She did make up some ground and stayed on strongly to be beaten \u00be length and running an SP of 115. Before that she won an 9F Allowance race. Sat 4th<\/sup> again on speed. She took over on the turn and won easily by 2 lengths and recording an SP of 118. Prior to that she was 2nd<\/sup> in an 8F Allowance race. Only beaten \u00bc length after stalking the speed and recording an SP of 110. Has raced well her last two in G1 company and this distance holds no fears. If she can lead on her own, then she will be very hard to run down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. 13626 \u2013 Blushing Sea Star<\/strong> (Sea The Stars) Owned by jastables5. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 V. Drosos \u2013 8\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo filly with nice overall record of 18-3-6-2 and banking $240k. Has been up and down lately but has run some nice races. Last start she was 6th<\/sup> in the G2 Beat Up Ford 10F behind Shampagne Twist (4th<\/sup>).<\/strong> She tried to lead all the way but was gone on the turn and wilted late to be beaten over 9 lengths and running an SP of 105. Prior to that she was 2nd<\/sup> in the G2 Romanet 10F on a shifting track<\/strong>. She led most of the way in the run only being caught the last furlong. She stayed on well, beaten 2 lengths and running an SP of 107. Prior to that she was 6th<\/sup> in the G3 Scandinavian Distaff 11F<\/strong>. Led early and was back to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn, she wilted from there to be beaten 9 lengths and running an SP of 106. Before that she was 3rd<\/sup> in the Case In Point Turf Mare Route 10F<\/strong>. Tried to lead all the way only to be run down the last furlong, beaten nearly 5 lengths and running an SP of 107. Has been racing ok of late but would need to improve to take the win. Lot of speed engaged here. Minor money hope here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. 16112 \u2013 Courtright<\/strong> (Lawman) Owned by kody14. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 R. Engel \u2013 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo mare in good form at the moment. Overall record of 25-8-7-1 and banking $375k. She has been racing well in the longer trips and will be interesting to see how the drop here goes. Last start she was 2nd<\/sup> in the G3 Glen is Falling Hcp 11F<\/strong>. She sat back in 10th<\/sup> around 9 lengths from the lead. She ran on very well but was held by the winner by over 4 lengths and running an SP of 109. Prior to that she won the Mango Tootsie Turf Mare Stayer 12F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> in the run only 3 -4 lengths from the lead. She moved up on the turn and put paid to them quickly winning by nearly 3 lengths and running an SP of 101. Before that was an easy win in a 14F Allowance race. Sat 2nd<\/sup> in the run before taking over on the turn and racing away for an easy win by 5 lengths with an SP of 87. Prior to that she was 6th<\/sup> in the Senorita Erica Turf Mare Memorial 11.5F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> in the run but was gone on the turn, beaten nearly 11 lengths and running an SP of 102. She was won over 10F so that is no issue. Just needs the breaks to go her way. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. 12741 \u2013 Tumultuous Times<\/strong> (Paco Boy) Owned by darkstars11. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 V. Wright \u2013 13\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo filly with an overall record of 18-3-6-0 and banking $75k. Has been racing in ALW and SA races and failed in two goes in stakes company lately. Last start she won a 9F Allowance race. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the lead before finishing very strongly to win by 1.5 lengths and running an SP of 104. Prior to that she was 4th<\/sup> in the Local Championship Stakes 12F<\/strong> at BRK. Sat 7th<\/sup> in the run around 7 lengths from the lead. She made ground up to the turn but faded in the stretch to be beaten 8 lengths and running an SP of 104. Prior to that was 7th<\/sup> in the G3 Dulcimier Stakes 10F.<\/strong> Sat 7th<\/sup> in the run around 7 lengths from the lead. She stayed in that position but wilted in the run, beaten 12 lengths and running an SP of 103. She was 2nd<\/sup> in a 10F SA race prior to that running on but well held by the winner, beaten 2 lengths and running an SP of 107. She has struggled in two stakes run lately and hard to see her winning this but chance for minor money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. 35211 \u2013 Galagaina<\/strong> (Awesome Again) Owned by trapper17 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 T. Redding \u2013 49\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo filly taking on the older horses. Been in good form but this is a huge step up hence she is the outsider of the field. Overall record 7-2-1-1 and banking $74k. Last start she won a 9F Allowance race. Sat back in 5th<\/sup> nearly 8 lengths from the lead. She finished very well and won comfortably by nearly 2 lengths and ran an SP of 103. Won her maiden the start prior over 10F. Sat 3rd<\/sup> about 6 lengths from the lead. She finished very well to win easily by over 3 lengths and ran an SP of 94. Since she has been switched to turf, she has really turned the corner. This is a huge class rise and only won her maiden 2 starts back. Think she will be good later on but not today. Outside chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. 11134\u2013 Hollywood Rain<\/strong> (Americain) Owned by gcliffo15. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 N. Labreche \u2013 6\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6yo mare who is in good form at the moment. Overall record 30-7-5-4 and banking $302k. Distance is perfect for her and she is in with a solid chance. Last start she was 4th<\/sup> in the Seriously Bow Turf Mare Memorial 9.5F<\/strong>. She was well back 9th<\/sup> around 11 lengths from the lead. She ran home strongly although well beaten by nearly 6 lengths and running an SP of 103. Prior to that she ran 3rd<\/sup> in the G3 Giving Thanks 12F.<\/strong> She was back in 3rd<\/sup> around 11 lengths from the lead. She lost ground in the stretch but held on to 3rd<\/sup>, beaten 14 lengths and running an SP of 98. Before that she won the River Pam Turf Mare Stayer 11.5F<\/strong>. She was up running 3rd<\/sup> around 7 lengths from the lead. She finished very strongly in the stretch to win running away by 2.5 lengths and running an SP of 106. Her last start over 10F was a win in an Allowance race 4 starts back. She settled 9th<\/sup> around 11 lengths from the lead before finishing very strongly for an easy win by 2.5 lengths and running an SP of 110. Smart move to bring her back to this distance which is her best I feel. Will be running on strongly with pace on to suit. Big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    11. 23695 \u2013 King Kam\u2019s Lady<\/strong> (King Kamehameha) Owned by dkstables4. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 E. Bernstein \u2013 5\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo mare and one of the favourites for the race. Overall record 24-5-7-4 and banking $773k. Think she needs to improve to win despite what the odds makers say. Her form has been okay of late. Last start she was 5th<\/sup> in the G2 Romanet 10F<\/strong> on a shifting track behind Blushing Sea Star (2nd<\/sup>). She sat in 8th<\/sup> around 11 lengths from the lead. She made up some ground late but was well beaten by over 6 lengths and running an SP of 103. Prior to that she was 9th<\/sup> in the G2 Landshark Oaks 12F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 12 lengths from the lead. She was gone on the turn and wilted badly to be beaten nearly 18 lengths and running an SP of 101. Prior to that she was 6th<\/sup> in the G2 Hannah Barbera Cup 10F<\/strong>. Sat 9th<\/sup> in the run around 8 lengths from the lead. She made up some ground but was well beaten by nearly 4 lengths running an SP of 111. Her last win was in last year\u2019s G2 Romanet 10F <\/strong>in August. She sat 4th<\/sup> before running on strongly in the straight to win by 2 lengths and running an SP of 111. Think the market has her assessed on previous form as current form would have her much bigger odds. Needs to improve. Chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. 21237 \u2013 Juba Tale<\/strong> (Juba) Owned by graywolf16 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 D. Saylor \u2013 21\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo filly who\nwas in form prior to last start. Overall record 17-3-5-2 and banking $174K.\nThink she is a better chance than the odds reflect. Last start was 7th<\/sup> in the G1 Princess Di Cap 9F<\/strong>.\nShe sat 2nd<\/sup> in the run on speed before fading in the stretch to be\nbeaten over 8 lengths and running an SP of 105. Prior to that she ran 3rd<\/sup> in the G2 Hot Polly 10F<\/strong>.\nSat 2nd<\/sup> early and took over before the turn. Wilted late in the race\nto be beaten over 6 lengths and ran an SP of 111. Before that she was 2nd<\/sup> in the Mass Grass Stakes 9F<\/strong>.\nSat 3rd<\/sup> only 2-3 lengths from the lead before taking over on the\nturn and run down late to be beaten 2.5 lengths and running an SP of 109.\nFunnily enough she won a 4.5F Allowance prior to that. Sitting up on speed and\nwinning easily bu over a length and running an SP of 91. Her last few runs have\nbeen quite good, and she is better than the odds suggest. Chance in an open\nrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tips: Very tough\nrace to handicap with many chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Not Very Often<\/strong> \u2013 Think\nshe can lead this and be very hard to run down. 7\/2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Shampagne Twist<\/strong> \u2013 Will\nstalk the early speed and chase strongly. Big chance. 9\/2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Good Conduct<\/strong> \u2013 Likes\nthe distance. Will sit close and be hard to beat. 7\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Roughie: 12 Juba Tale<\/strong> \u2013 Think\nshe is silly odds and has an outside chance. 21\/1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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