{"id":54759,"date":"2021-04-29T22:22:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T22:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=54759"},"modified":"2021-04-29T22:22:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T22:22:21","slug":"huge-day-in-kentucky-before-the-big-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=54759","title":{"rendered":"Huge Day in Kentucky before the big one."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bluegrass\nSprint \u2013 Kentucky \u2013 Friday 30 April 2021 at 2.40pm EST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade\n2\/Group 2 $375k 4yo+.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Furlongs\/1400\nFirm Turf.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wonderful\ntime of year in Kentucky as Derby fever is here. Before that though we have\nsome serious racing, which kicks off with the G2 Bluegrass Sprint. A\nsensational field of sprinters has lined up for today\u2019s event on a track which\nis in magnificent order. Let\u2019s have a look at the field.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. 61110 \u2013 Surreal Birdsong<\/strong> (Gleneagles) Owned by foxon \u2013 Jockey \u2013 P. Munoz \u2013\n11\/1.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with record of 20-9-2-1 and banking $424k. Poor effort LTO and looking to bounce back here. Last start he was 11th<\/sup> in the G2 Commonwealth 7F<\/strong>. Sat 13th<\/sup> around 7 lengths from the early lead. Still 13th<\/sup> on the turn, around 7.5 lengths from them and only battled home, beaten 6 lengths with an SP of 102. Prior to that he won the G3 Sunshine Sprint 7.5F<\/strong>. Sat 9th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup> still 4.5 lengths off them on the turn. Finished strongly the last furlong to win by \u00bc of a length with an SP of 114. Before that he won the Rocky Z. Dirt Sprint 7F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> around 3.5 lengths off them on the turn. Finished very strongly the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 113. Prior to that he won a 7.5F Allowance. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Moved into it strongly on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by 3 lengths with an SP of 105. If you can forgive last start, then he has a big chance here. Will need to bring his best though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. 11210 \u2013 Tatay<\/strong> (Pioneer of the Nile) Owned by sunkitten \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B. Coates \u2013 8\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo Horse with a record of 23-6-3-3 and banking $328k. Take out his last run and has to be a chance. Last start he was 13th<\/sup> in the G2 Commonwealth 7F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the early lead. Dropped to 8th<\/sup> on the turn and faded badly the last furlong, beaten over 8 lengths with an SP of 99. Prior to that he won the Gilded Lake Dirt Special 7.5F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 1 length from the lead. Took over on the turn by 1.5 lengths and stayed on strongly the last furlong to win by just over a length with an SP of 119. Before that he ran 2nd<\/sup> in the Geris Tornado Dirt Sprint 7.5F<\/strong>. Led early by a head and kicked 3 lengths clear on the turn. Stayed on okay late, beaten just under 2 lengths with an SP of 116. Prior to that he won an 8F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> early and until the turn where he was \u00bd length from them. Sprinted quickly the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 119. To bad to be true last start as was in hot form prior. If he can recapture that he is in with a huge chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. 04112 \u2013 Fouroctaves<\/strong> (Quality Road) Owned by vipertwo3 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 E. Rickert \u2013 6\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lovely 4yo coly with an overall record of 18-10-3-0 and banking $683k. Been in great from of late. Last start he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G2 Billy and Jimmy Stakes 7F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the early speed. Moved to within 4 lengths of them on the turn and finished very well the last furlong, beaten 1.5 lengths with an SP of 119. Prior to that he won the G2 Florida BB Sprint Championship 7F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn, around 1.5 lengths from them. Finished well the last furlong to win by \u00be of a length with an SP of 117. Before that he won the Red Hawk Dirt Sprint 7F<\/strong>. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn, 1 length from them. Finished strongly the last furlong to win by nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 115. Prior to that he was 4th<\/sup> in the G2 Deep South Sprint 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 5.5 lengths from the lead. Ran home steadily the last furlong to be beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 114. This is his pet distance having never missed the board. Has to be considered a huge threat here on current form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. 11011 \u2013 Indian Map<\/strong> (Liam\u2019s Map) Owned by sanatarium \u2013 Jockey \u2013 M. Brown \u2013 18\/1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with nice record of 12-7-0-2 and banking $187k. Been in good form apart from G1 flop. Last start he won the Big Mans Bridge Dirt Sprint 7F<\/strong>. Sat 12th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the lead. Moved to 8th<\/sup> on the turn, still 4 lengths from them. Finished powerfully the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 116. Prior to that he won a 6.5F Allowance. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 11 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from them on the turn but finished brilliantly to get up and win by a head with an SP of 113. Before that he was 10th<\/sup> in the G1 Evil Prep V 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 12th<\/sup> around 11 lengths from the lead. Made some ground, passing tired horses the last furlong but well beaten, 9 lengths with an SP of 98. Prior to that he won a 7.5F Allowance. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 6.5 lengths from the lead. Still 5th<\/sup> on the turn, 3.5 lengths off them before finishing too well to win by a length with an SP of 112. Throw out the G1 failure and he is right in this and deserves a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. 21127 \u2013 Envenom<\/strong> (Arrogate) Owned by phillipines \u2013 Jockey \u2013 J. Drozd \u2013 5\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nice 5yo horse with record of 23-11-3-1 and banking $678k. Forgive last start and he must be a chance. Last start he was 7th<\/sup> in the G1 Sand Castle Golden Sprint 6F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the early lead. Dropped to 6th<\/sup> on the turn, around 4 lengths from them and battled home the last furlong, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 109. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G2 Pablo Cruz Handicap 7F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn only \u00bc of a length off them. Stayed on strongly the last furlong, beaten 1 length with an SP of 118. Before that he won the West Storm Dancer Dirt Sprint 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> less than a length from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn only a neck away. Finished well the last furlong to win by over a length with an SP of 116. Prior to that he won the G3 Fall Midweight Hcp 6F<\/strong>. Led early and by \u00be of a length on the turn. Kicked clear the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 113. Will be up on speed and should be in it for a long way. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. 21571 \u2013 OG Candy Niner<\/strong> (Candy Ride) Owned by bbaffert7 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 SS Ledwith \u2013 12\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with a record of 17-6-2-1 and banking $487k. Form has been hit and miss lately. Last start he won the G2 Burrito Grande Breeders Bowl 6.5F beating Donovan\u2019s Dial (5th<\/sup>)<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 2.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn, around 1 length from them. Finished well the last furlong to grab the win by \u00bc of a length with an SP of 116. Prior to that he was 7th<\/sup> in the G2 Pablo Cruz Handicap 7F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Still 6th<\/sup> on the turn but faded a little the last furlong, beaten 5.5 lengths with an SP of 111. Before that he was 5th<\/sup> in the G2 Deep South Sprint 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Still 4th<\/sup> on the turn, around 3.5 lengths from them. Faded a little the last furlong, beaten 4.5 lengths with an SP of 112. Prior to that he won the Late Sum Dirt Sprint 6F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn and finished well the last furlong to win by \u00bc of a length with an SP of 111. Nice win LTO and he would need to repeat that to win here. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. 11128 \u2013 Ghost Rider B<\/strong> (Shaman Ghost) Owned by radarmansn \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B F Abman \u2013 12\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with nice record of 11-6-1-1 and banking $319k. Forgive last start as first try over a route. Last start he was 8th<\/sup> in the Phone Until Phones Dirt Challenge 8F<\/strong>. Sat 10th<\/sup> around 3.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 8th<\/sup> on the turn, around 2.5 lengths off them but struggled the last furlong, beaten 6 lengths with an SP of 111. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G3 Narrowly Missed Stakes 7.5F in front of Missoula (3rd<\/sup>)<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 5.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn, around 4 lengths off them. Finished off okay the last furlong, beaten 1.5 lengths with an SP of 114. Before that he won the Band Camp Dirt Memorial 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn only \u00bd length from them. Finished well the last furlong to win by just over a length with an SP of 113. Prior to that he won Every Award Dirt Special 7F<\/strong>. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> only \u00bd length from them on the turn. Kicked clear the last furlong to win well by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 110. Forgive last start and he has been in terrific form. In with a chance with best form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. 01132 \u2013 Cuhlecain<\/strong> (Mind Your Biscuits) Owned by chops27 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 L. Brenner \u2013 13\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo gelding with nice record of 17-6-4-3 and banking $280k, been in good form since being gelded. Last start he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Looking for More Dirt Dash 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 12th<\/sup> around 8.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 10th<\/sup>, still around 5 lengths off them on the turn. Ran home well the last furlong, beaten just over a length with an SP of 114. Prior to that he was 3rd<\/sup> in the Senor Little Dirt Sprint 6F<\/strong>. Sat 12th<\/sup> around 7 lengths from the lead. Still 11th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from them on the turn. Ran home okay, beaten 4 lengths with an SP of 104. Before that he won a 6.5F Allowance. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> around 1.5 lengths from them on the turn. Ran home strongly the last furlong to win by just over a length with an SP of 106. Prior to that he won a 6.5F Allowance. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 5 lengths from the lead. Grabbed the lead on the turn and sprinted clear the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 115. Distance should suite and has looked good since gelded. Chance in open race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. 21394 \u2013 Killin Mo Time<\/strong> (Uncle Mo) Owned by phillipj \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B. McMurray \u2013 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo gelding with record of 13-5-3-1 and banking $581k. Funnily enough has not progressed since being gelded 3 starts ago. Last start he was 4th<\/sup> in the G3 Eviscerater Stakes 9F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 5.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup> on the turn still 6 lengths off them. Finished off okay but well held, beaten 4 lengths with an SP of 114. Prior to that he was 9th<\/sup> in the G1 February Stakes 8F<\/strong>. Sat 14th<\/sup> around 14 lengths from the lead. Was 13th<\/sup> still 12.5 lengths off them on the turn. Finished off okay but well held, beaten just over 5 lengths with an SP of 112. Before that he was 3rd<\/sup> in the G1 Sterile Mile<\/strong>. Sat 9th<\/sup> around 4.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> around 3.5 lengths from them on the turn. Battled away, beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 116. Gelded after that race. Prior to that he won the G2 South Bend Derby 8.5F<\/strong>. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> on the turn and finished best to win by \u00bc of a length with an SP of 116. Dropping back in distance and has not been in a sprint since 2019. May bring out his best. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. 71324 \u2013 Art Morgan<\/strong> (Bernardini) Owned by jasables21 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 W. Kewmwa \u2013 15\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with record of 15-5-1-2 and banking $290k. Form is okay and should be thereabouts. Last start he ran 4th<\/sup> in the G2 Billy and Jimmy Stakes 7F behind Fouroctaves (2nd<\/sup>).<\/strong> Led early by \u00bc of a length and extended the lead to \u00be of a length on the turn. Stayed on well but overhauled the last furlong, beaten 3.5 lengths with an SP of 116. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G3 Sunshine Sprint 7.5F<\/strong>. Led early by \u00be of a length and extended that lead to 3 lengths on the turn. Stayed on strongly the last furlong, beaten only \u00bc of a length with an SP of 114. Before that he was 3rd<\/sup> in an 8F Allowance. Led early by over 4 lengths. Still 2 lengths clear on the turn but wilted badly the last furlong, beaten nearly 7 lengths with an SP of 105. Prior to that he won a 7.5F Allowance. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn, still 5 lengths off them. Finished hard the last furlong to win by over a length with an SP of 107. Should lead and if he gets an easy time could be hard to catch. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    11. 11611 \u2013 Twelve Pins<\/strong> (Dublin) Owned by heavenlyprize \u2013 Jockey \u2013 C V Murphy \u2013 12\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6yo horse with nice record of 19-11-5-0 and banking $429k. Been in good form of late in easier races. Last start he won the Golden Banana Dirt Sprint 5.5F<\/strong>. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> only a length off them on the turn. Finished best the last furlong to win by a length with an SP of 108. Prior to that he won a 6F Allowance. Sat 10th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup> only \u00bd length off them on the turn. Finished off well to get up and win by a neck with an SP of 104. Before that he was 6th<\/sup> in the Mind Your Biscuits Stakes 7F<\/strong>. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 6.5 lengths from the lead. Still 7th<\/sup> around 5 lengths off them on the turn and only battled late, beaten 4.5 lengths with an SP of 108. Prior to that he won a 7F Allowance.  Sat 3rd<\/sup> early before moving to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn, around 3.5 lengths off them. Finished well to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 110. His form over the distance is good albeit in easier races. Will have to produce his best to win here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. 11125 \u2013 Donovan\u2019s Dial<\/strong> (Dialed In) Owned by vampire4 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 D. Givins \u2013 5\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo horse with nice record of 25-11-5-1 and banking $888k. Good form of late and extra distance in his favour. Last start he was 5th<\/sup> in the G2 Burrito Grande Breeders Bowl 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 14th<\/sup> around 12 lengths from the early lead. Still 13th<\/sup> around 9 lengths from them on the turn. Came home with a rush to be beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 112. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G3 Ministers Deputy 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 14th<\/sup> around 13 lengths from the lead. Still 12th<\/sup> around 9 lengths off them on the turn and finished brilliantly to just miss by \u00bc of a length with an SP of 117. Before that he won the Glide Slope Dirt Dash 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 10th<\/sup> around 7 lengths from the lead. Moved to 7th<\/sup> around 4.5 lengths from them on the turn. Finished strongly the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 115. Prior to that he won the G1 Pennsylvania Zip 6.5F<\/strong>. Sat 13th<\/sup> around 10 lengths from the lead. Still 12th<\/sup> on the turn but finished brilliantly the last furlong to win by 1 length with an SP of 117. Will get back in the field and its heart in the mouth stuff from there but boy he has a finish. Big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13. 11120 \u2013 Smart Midnight<\/strong> (Recorder) Owned by wyndaway14 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 Q. Piekarski \u2013 53\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with record of 18-4-1-2 and banking $180k. Racing okay despite failure last start. Last start he was 11th<\/sup> in the G2 Burrito Grande Breeders Bowl 6.5F behind OG Candy Niner (1st<\/sup>).<\/strong> Sat 11th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the early lead. Still 11th<\/sup> on the turn and started to fade. Battled on okay but well held the last furlong, beaten 7.5 lengths with an SP of 102. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G2 Evil Prep 6F<\/strong>. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the lead. Moved to 6th<\/sup> around 2 lengths off them on the turn. Ran home okay the last furlong, beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 107. Before that he won a 6.5F Allowance. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 4.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn, still nearly 3 lengths off them. Finished strongly the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 103. Prior to that he won a 6.5F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> early close to the pace. Took over on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 91. Was good 2 starts back and would need to repeat that here and possibly improve to figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    14. 13310 \u2013 Missoula<\/strong> (Medaglio D\u2019Oro) Owned by bodgit. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 P. Wright \u2013 8\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo horse with\nnice record of 23-7-2-6 and banking $562k. Maybe to short last start and must\nforgive. Last start he was 11th<\/sup> in the G1 Sand Castle Golden\nSprint 6F<\/strong>. Sat 13th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the early lead. Moved\nto 12th<\/sup> on the turn, still 8 lengths off them. Finished okay but\nwell beaten by nearly 6 lengths with an SP of 105. Prior to that he won the\nG2 Curious George 7F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup>, right on the early speed. Took\nover on the turn by \u00bd length and maintained that to the line, winning by \u00bd\nlength with an SP of 117. Before that he was 3rd<\/sup> in the G3\nNarrowly Missed Stakes 7.5F<\/strong>. Led early by \u00be of a length. Dropped to 2nd<\/sup>\non the turn by a head. Stayed on okay the last furlong, beaten 1.5 lengths with\nan SP of 114. Prior to that he was 3rd<\/sup> in the G3 Kenny Joe Stakes\n7F<\/strong>. Led early by nearly a length. Still \u00be of a length in front on the turn\nand faded the last furlong, beaten 4 lengths with an SP of 109. May lead here\nand if he gets a nice easy lead in front, will be hard to catch. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Many chances in\na very open race. Hard to pick a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Fouroctaves<\/strong>\n\u2013 Pet distance and in good form of late and should prove hard to beat. 6\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Tatay<\/strong>\n\u2013 To bad to be true last start and his previous form was red hot. 8\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. Donovans\nDial<\/strong> \u2013 Has a big finish just may get to far back. 5\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Roughie: 8. Cuhlecain<\/strong>\n\u2013 Has looked good since gelded and chance at odds. 13\/1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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