{"id":54328,"date":"2021-02-12T22:54:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T22:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=54328"},"modified":"2021-02-12T22:54:35","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T22:54:35","slug":"valentines-in-vermont-vermont-is-definitely-4-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=54328","title":{"rendered":"Valentines in Vermont – Vermont is definitely 4 Lovers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vermont\nis 4 Lovers \u2013 Vermont \u2013 Saturday 13 February 2021 at 2.30pm EST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade\n1\/Group 1 $750k 3yo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Furlongs\/1800\nFirm Turf.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3yo\u2019s\ngather in Vermont this Saturday for the G1 Vermont is 4 Lovers over 9F on the\nFirm Turf. Wonderful day to celebrate Valentines day a day early. Full field is\ngathered so let\u2019s take a look.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. 33112 \u2013 British Monarchy<\/strong> (Kingman) Owned by gowansca \u2013 Jockey \u2013 G. Owans \u2013 9\/1.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Nice 3yo colt with great record of 6-3-1-2 and banking $997k. Hasn\u2019t raced since December and will be nice and fresh. Last start he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G1 Futurity 8F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 3.5 lengths from the lead. Made a strong move on the turn but was held the last furlong, beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 99. Prior to that he won the G1 High Flyer Stakes 8F.<\/strong> Sat 2nd<\/sup> only \u00be length from the lead. Moved up on the turn and stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by \u00bd length with an SP of 94. Before that he won the G2 Boones Farm 7F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> only \u00be length from the lead. Took over on the turn and moved away to win by over a length with an SP of 89. Prior to that he was 3rd<\/sup> in the G2 Rich Man 6F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> less than 2 lengths from the lead. Made a move on the turn but held the last furlong, beaten just over a length with an SP of 81. Terrific form but not sure about the distance. Will be up there for a long way. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. 11111 \u2013 Ello Dere<\/strong> (El Kingdom) Owned by ladyssecre \u2013 Jockey \u2013 I. Selby \u2013 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt sitting on a picket fence here. Overall record is terrific 9-5-3-0 and banking $248k. Last start he won the Crossing Broad Stakes 8.5F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved up strongly on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 101. Prior to that he won the Hawaiian Lord Turf Juvenile 8.5F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn still over 2 lengths from them but finished hard the last furlong to win by 2.5 lengths with an SP of 96. Before that he won an 8.5F Poly Track Allowance. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Finished strongly from the turn to win easily by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 93. Prior to that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 4th<\/sup> less than 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn and finished well the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 85. Yet to taste defeat over a route and in great form. Big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. 32112 \u2013 Tumescent<\/strong> (Bernardini) Owned by wellbred \u2013 Jockey \u2013 V. Jennings \u2013 6\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt who is in great form. Overall record 9-4-2-1 and banking $322k. Yet to miss a place over the route. Last start he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G1 Irish Christmas Classic 8.5F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from the lead. Still 5th<\/sup> on the turn, over 4 lengths off them. Closed well the last furlong, beaten just over a length with an SP of 102. Prior to that he won the G3 Philanthropist 8F<\/strong>. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn and closed off well the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 100. Before that he won the Infinite Wisdom Turf Juvenile 8F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> only 2 lengths from the speed. Took over on the turn and raced on to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 97. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in an 8.5F Dirt Allowance. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 5.5 lengths from the lead. Finished off well to be beaten 1.5 lengths with an SP of 89. Relishing the Turf and extra distance of his races and has to be a huge chance in this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. 15121 \u2013 Hushwing Oak<\/strong> (Daiwa Major) Owned by hushwing1. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B. Wallace \u2013 11\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt in good form and overall record 11-5-1-2 and banking $402K. 1 for 1 over a route. Last start, his first over a route he won the G2 Fainting Goat Nightmares Stakes 8F<\/strong>. Sat 3rd<\/sup> only 1 length from the lead. Took over on the turn and stayed on strongly to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 98. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Admiral Coffee Turf Juvenile 7F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> only 1.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn and stayed on well, beaten 1 length with an SP of 93. Before that he won the Northern Quest Turf Juvenile 7F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> only 1 length from the lead. Took over from the turn and raced clear to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 87. Prior to that he was 5th<\/sup> in the Glory B Good Turf Juvenile 7F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Stayed on okay but well held, beaten nearly 4 lengths with an SP of 86. Best run was over a route and possible leader who should stretch them out and prove hard to catch. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. 11111 \u2013 Palpatine Force<\/strong> (Decorated Knight) Owned by mrxrayz10 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 H. Artack \u2013 5\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt with perfect record of 5 for 5 and overall earnings of $448k. Very promising and big danger here. Last start he won the G1 Irish Christmas Classic 8.5F beating Tumescent (2nd<\/sup>).<\/strong> Led early before extending his lead to nearly 2 lengths on the turn. Stayed on strongly to win by just over a length with an SP of 104. Prior to that he won the Donnie Rizzo Turf Juvenile 8.5F<\/strong>. Led all the way opening up a lead of over 4 lengths on the turn. Stayed on well to win by just under 2 lengths and with an SP of 97. Before that he won an 8F Allowance. Led early and on the turn was 4.5 lengths in front. Stayed on very well to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 91. Prior to that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> early only 1.5 lengths from the lead. Moved up strongly on the turn and kicked away last furlong to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 87. Has yet to be fully tested and distance, no problem. Looks the hardest to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. 41423 \u2013 URC Solution<\/strong> (Best Solution) Owned by 1976reds \u2013 Jockey \u2013 P. Harzheim \u2013 14\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt going well at the moment. Overall record 7-3-1-1 and banking $121k. Has been competitive in all he has contested and should be again. Last start he was 3rd<\/sup> in the Classic Dowelly Turf Mile 8F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup> still 7 lengths from them on the turn. Finished off well, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 91. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Congo Turf Juvenile 8.5F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and just wilted late to be beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 96. Before that he was 4th<\/sup> in the Pepes Pipes Turf Juvenile 8F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> only 2 lengths from the lead. Moved up on the turn but faded last furlong, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 83. Prior to that he won an 8F Allowance. Led all the way and never challenged to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 82. Not sure about the rise in distance and may find it a bridge to far. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. 11151 \u2013 Channel of Giants<\/strong> (English Channel) Owned by hotfuzz \u2013 Jockey \u2013 O. Haack \u2013 14\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another nice 3yo colt in form. Overall record 6-4-0-1 and banking $190k. Should handle the distance rise ok. Last start he won the St Jason Turf Mile 8F<\/strong>. Led early before extending his lead on the turn to nearly 2 lengths. Stayed on well to win by \u00bd length with an SP of 99. Prior to that he was 5th<\/sup> in the Land of Light Turf Juvenile 8F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> throughout and battled away okay without threatening. Beaten just over 2 lengths with an SP of 90. Before that he won the ESR National Sports Day Stakes 8.5F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> only 3 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and shot clear the last furlong to win by just over 2 lengths with an SP of 82. Prior to that he won a 7F Allowance. Sat 4th<\/sup> early before taking over on the turn and racing away to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 82. His return as a 3yo was promising and extra distance looks okay. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. 12111 \u2013 Mameluco<\/strong> (Kodiac) Owned by marude \u2013 Jockey \u2013 N. Bonus \u2013 12\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo gelding in terrific form. Overall record 9-6-1-1 and banking $223k. Been terrific over the route and back from let up. Last start he won the Congo Turf Juvenile 8.5F beating URC Solution (2nd<\/sup>).<\/strong> Sat 7th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn nearly 2 lengths from them before shooting clear the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 99. Prior to that he won the Making the Cat Turf Juvenile 8F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced on the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 95. Before that he won an 8.5F Allowance. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 3.5 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced on to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 93. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in an 8F Allowance. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> on the turn still 4 lengths from them. Finished okay to be beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 83. Possible Derby horse in the making and interesting to see how he progresses as a 3yo. Big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. 1111 \u2013 Break Away Dunk<\/strong> (Frankel) Owned by dochman \u2013 Jockley \u2013 V. Webb \u2013 8\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt with perfect record of 4 for 4 and banking $716k. Looks highly promising but not raced since November. Last start he won the G1 Breeders Bowl Juvenile Turf 8F<\/strong>. Sat 7th<\/sup> just over a length from the speed. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 100. Prior to that he won the G2 Bedford Stakes 8F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the speed. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn, 1.5 lengths off them. Raced clear the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 94. Before that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Joined in quickly on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 88. Won his maiden the start prior over 6F. Sat 5th<\/sup> early before taking over on the turn and kicking clear to win by 1 length with an SP of 81. Very nice 3yo and will be interesting to see how he turns out as a 3yo. Very promising and looks a major threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. 87252 \u2013 Not a Single Spray<\/strong> (Not a Single Doubt) Owned by debsestate \u2013 Jockey \u2013 N. Lawton \u2013 15\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt who is mixing form and surfaces of late with minimal success. Overall record 11-1-5-2 and banking $205k. Distance should be okay, needs to improve though. Last start he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G2 Fainting Goat Nightmares Stakes 8F behind Hushwing Oak (1st<\/sup>)<\/strong>. Sat 10th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from the lead. Still 8th<\/sup> on the turn, over 3 lengths away. Finished okay the last furlong but well held, beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 95. Prior to that he was 5th<\/sup> in the Killerzandglitterz Dirt Challenge 9.5F Dirt<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> on the turn and stayed on okay, beaten 5.5 lengths with an SP of 88. Before that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Donnie Rizzo Turf Juvenile 8.5F behind Palpatine (1st<\/sup>).<\/strong> Sat 8th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the lead. Still 5th<\/sup> on the turn 5 lengths off them. Stayed on strongly the last furlong, beaten nearly 2 lengths by a promising horse, with an SP of 95. Prior to that he was 7th<\/sup> in the G3 Founders 9F<\/strong>. Sat 11th<\/sup> around 7.5 lengths from the lead. Finished off okay and passed a few late, beaten 6.5 lengths with an SP of 82. Might just lack the class of a few of these but capable of placing here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    11. 14114 \u2013 Naked and Sighing<\/strong> (Siyouni) Owned by upperhand \u2013 Jockey \u2013 Z. Edwards \u2013 9\/1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt who has been racing well. Overall record 6-3-0-1 and banking $145K. Trip is okay but the class may see him out. Last start he was 4th<\/sup> in the G1 Irish Christmas Classic 8.5F behind the promising Palpatine Force (1st<\/sup>) and Tumescent (2nd<\/sup>).<\/strong> Sat 4th<\/sup> around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn but just faded the last furlong, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 99. Prior to that he won the Teddy\u2019s Republic Turf Juvenile 8.5F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> just over 3 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn only 1\/2 length away. Stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by a length with an SP of 85. Before that he won an 8.5F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Took over on the turn and raced on the last furlong to win by just under a length with an SP of 91. Prior to that he was 4th<\/sup> in an 8F Allowance. Sat 3rd<\/sup> only 2 lengths from the lead. Moved up on the turn but faded late, beaten 2.5 lengths with an SP of 81. Hard to see him turning the tables from last start and has a chance at a placing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. 15123 \u2013 Caravan of Cash<\/strong> (Caravaggio) Owned by redhill15. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 D. Ledwith \u2013 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lightly raced 3yo colt in good form. Overall record 5-2-1-1 and banking $204k. Promising and the distance suits well. Last start he was 3rd<\/sup> in the G1 Irish Christmas Classic 8.5F Behind Palpatine (1st<\/sup>) and Tumescent (2nd<\/sup>).<\/strong> Sat 10th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the lead. Moved to 7th<\/sup> around 7 lengths off them on the turn and finished strongly the last furlong, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 100. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G2 International 8F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> on the turn, 3 lengths off them. Finished okay the last furlong, beaten 2.5 lengths with an SP of 94. Before that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 7 lengths from the lead. 4 lengths from them on the turn before finishing very well to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 90. Prior to that he was 5th<\/sup> in a 6.5F Allowance. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Made ground but found it to short, beaten just under 2 lengths with an SP of 78. Distance looks ideal and will be closing off hard. Knockout chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13. 71803 \u2013 Tax a Cross<\/strong> (Shooting to Win) Owned by darkstars16 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 V. Wright \u2013 23\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt who\u2019s from has been up and down of late. Overall record 9-3-0-2 and banking $213K. Never been over a route before and may be suited. Last start he was 3rd<\/sup> in the Flower of Scotland Juvenile 7.5F<\/strong>. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 4.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn and just faded late, beaten 1 length with an SP of 89. Prior to that he was 12th<\/sup> in the G2 Laffitte Criterium 6F<\/strong>. Sat 10th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Dropped back on the turn and made no impression the last furlong, beaten 4.5 lengths with an SP of 82. Before that he was 8th<\/sup> in the G1 Middlepark Stakes 6F<\/strong>. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Faded from there and made battled home, beaten 4.5 lengths with an SP of 81. Prior to that he won the G3 M.L Trophy 6F on a good track<\/strong>. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Still 3rd<\/sup> on the turn but making steady ground and then sprinted well the last furlong to win by over a length with an SP of 88. Hasn\u2019t raced since early December and needs to improve. May need some rain to be competitive. Outside chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    14. 84136 \u2013 Seabha Quest<\/strong> (Seabhac) Owned by deeprock0 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B. Ball \u2013 13\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3yo colt with up\nand down form. Overall record 8-3-0-2 and banking $252K. Struggled in routes so\nfar and up against it here. Last start he was 6th<\/sup> in the G1 Futurity 8F behind British Monarchy (2nd<\/sup>).<\/strong>\nSat 2nd<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> only\na length off them on the turn but struggled the last furlong, beaten 3.5\nlengths with an SP of 97. Prior to that he was 3rd<\/sup> in the G2 International 8F behind Caravan of Cash (2nd<\/sup>).<\/strong>\nSat 4th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on\nthe turn, 2 lengths from them but faded late, beaten just over 3 lengths with\nan SP of 93. Before that he won the G3\nStubenville 7F<\/strong>. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to\nwithin 2 lengths of them on the turn and finished well to win by 1.5 lengths\nwith an SP of 90. Prior to that he was 4th<\/sup>\nin the G1 Blue Diamond Road 6F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from\nthe lead. Finished okay from the turn but well held, beaten just over 2 lengths\nwith an SP of 83. Cant see him winning here and outside place chance best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tips: Very\ncompetitive G1 race.  Some nice up and\ncoming 3yo\u2019s engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Ello Dere<\/strong> \u2013 Great\nwinning sequence and can see him parking just off the speed and closing hard\nlate. 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Mameluco<\/strong> \u2013 Great record\nand distance ideal at this stage. Huge chance at good odds. 12\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. Break Away Dunk<\/strong> \u2013 Perfect\nrecord and maybe on the derby trail. Big chance. 8\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Juicy odds on\nall selections here so no need for a roughie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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