{"id":54792,"date":"2021-04-30T02:30:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T02:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=54792"},"modified":"2021-04-30T02:30:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T02:30:50","slug":"2yos-add-interest-to-big-day-in-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=54792","title":{"rendered":"2yo’s Add interest to big day in Kentucky."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Television\nStakes \u2013 Kentucky \u2013 Saturday 1 May 2021 at 1.30pm EST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade\n3\/Group 3 $150k 2yo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Furlongs\/1000\nFast Dirt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huge\nweekend of racing in Kentucky this weekend culminating in the Derby. Before\nthat though we have the 2yo\u2019s going round in the G3 Television Stakes. Time for\nthe babies to add some graded glory to their resume. Let\u2019s take a look at the\nfield.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. 11 \u2013 Rocks Tribal<\/strong> (Shalaa) Owned by lostkey17 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 T. Loesch \u2013\n11\/1.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with perfect record of 2-2-0-0 and earning $87k to kick off his career. Drops back in distance which is the only concern. Last start he won the Dynaprospector Dirt Juvenile 6.5F<\/strong>. Led all the way, opening a lead of 3 lengths on the turn. Stayed on very well the last furlong to win by just over a length with an SP of 78. Prior to that he won his maiden over 6F. Again, he led all the way, opening a lead of 1.5 lengths on the turn. Stayed on well to win by \u00bd a length with an SP of 66. Started big prices both times for nice wins. Will he be quick enough over the shorter trip to grab the early lead? Obviously has plenty of ability and he will be strong over the 5F. Big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. 2 \u2013 Rocks Deep<\/strong> (Recorder) Owned by lightng117 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 O A Haack \u2013 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with only the one start. Kicked off his career with a 2nd<\/sup> place finish in a 6F Allowance race on Turf. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 1 length from the early lead. Dropped to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn and then kicked on okay the last furlong though well beaten by over 2 lengths with an SP of 69. Ran good time that day. Drop back in distance may suit. Is bred for the turf so the change in surface is interesting. Thrown in the deep end against a few that are more experienced. Think he may struggle but anything is possible in these early 2yo races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. 153 \u2013 City Surfer<\/strong> (Zensational) Owned by massatoga2021 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 T. Ace \u2013 10\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with record of 3-1-0-1 and banking $24k. Need to improve on times to compete here. Last start he was 3rd<\/sup> in a 6F Allowance. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 1 length from the early lead. Still 3rd<\/sup> on the turn but fading, 2 lengths from them. Stayed on okay to be beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 69. Prior to that he was 5th<\/sup> in a 5F Allowance. Sat 3rd<\/sup> under a length from the lead. Still 3rd<\/sup> on the turn, under a length from the lead. Was in a blanket finish the last furlong and beaten only \u00bc of a length with an SP of 65. Before that he won his maiden over 4.5F. Sat 3rd<\/sup> under a length from the lead. Took over on the turn by a head. Kicked on the last furlong to win by just under a length with an SP of 62. Has improved with every run and will need to do so again to compete here. Outside chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. 1 \u2013 Rocks Chemical<\/strong> (Chemical Charge) Owned by deeprock1d \u2013 Jockey \u2013 G D Mate \u2013 11\/1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt who won his only start albeit on turf. 1-1-0-0 and banking $26k. If he can transfer that to dirt, he has a chance. Won a 6F Turf Allowance at his only start. Led all the way, opening a lead of 2 lengths on the turn and maintaining that lead the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 68. Won nicely on debut and switching surfaces here which is interesting. Drop back in distance may not help. Early speed which most of these 2yo\u2019s have. Only has to handle the surface switch to be competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. 3 \u2013 Flower Bandit<\/strong> (Time Bandit) Owned by kate3 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 N. Armstrong \u2013 14\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo filly taking on the boys. Will find this tough especially as she has yet to break her maiden and only had the one start. That start was a 3rd<\/sup> place finish in a 6F Allowance. Led early by \u00be of a length. Dropped to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn only \u00bc length back but faded the last furlong to be beaten just under 4 lengths with an SP of 64. Would take a massive effort to go from maiden to G3 win but anything is possible, and she should improve of her 1st<\/sup> effort. Minor claims only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. 11 \u2013 Pop Disco<\/strong> (Dr Disco) Owned by atw3 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 N Lawton \u2013 13\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with perfect record of 2-2-0-0 and banking $59K. Has looked good in two wins to date, one of those in a claimer. Last start he won a 5.5F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the early lead. Still 2nd<\/sup> on the turn but less than 2 lengths from the lead. Charged home the last furlong to win by \u00be of a length with an SP of 71. Prior to that he won a maiden claimer 4.5F. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around a length from the lead. Moved to within \u00bc of a length on the turn. Came home strongly the last furlong to win by \u00be of a length with an SP of 65. Again, with natural improvement he should be competitive here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. 11 \u2013 Draconian Society<\/strong> (General A Rod) Owned by alysalley2 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 W. Cahill \u2013 21\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This time we have a 2yo filly with the perfect record 2-2-0-0 and banking $19k. She is coming off a claiming win and an allowance and will have to improve against the boys. Last start she won a 5.5F Allowance. Sat 4th<\/sup> only \u00bd length from the early lead. Took over on the turn by \u00bc of a length and kicked clear the last furlong to win by 1 length with an SP of 60. Prior to that she won a 4.5F Claimer. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 1 length from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn, around \u00be of a length from them. Finished well the last furlong to win by \u00be of a length with an SP of 62. Speeds are a bit below others here and would take massive improvement to figure here. Outside chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. 1 \u2013 Gathadras<\/strong> (Girvin) Owned by alibilane57 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 F. Allen \u2013 17\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt who has only the one start for a win. Won a 5F Allowance back in February. Led all the way, opening a lead of 2.5 lengths on the turn. Stayed on really well the last furlong to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 68. Showed terrific speed in his only start to lead all the way in a comfortable win. With natural improvement he should be on speed and in the race for a long time. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. 121 \u2013 Smarty Pirate<\/strong> (Lord of the Sky) Owned by johnhenrypirate. \u2013 Jockey \u2013 V. Jennings \u2013 15\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with nice record of 3-2-1-0 and banking $74K. Impressive to date and ready to step up. Last start he won a 5F Allowance. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn only a head from them. Took over the last furlong and won by \u00be of a length with an SP of 77. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in a 5.5F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 1 length off the lead. Took over on the turn and got \u00be of a length in front. Grabbed the last furlong but stayed on well, beaten \u00be of a length with an SP of 69. Before that he won his maiden over 4.5F. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 1 length from the lead. Ran to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by just under a length with an SP of 62. Improved with each run and again with natural improvement he must be included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. 11 \u2013 Captivating Heart<\/strong> (Heart\u2019s Cry) Owned by padrebri19 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 J. Piotrowski \u2013 5\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with perfect record of 2-2-0-0 and banking $32k. Can he maintain his unbeaten record, it will be tough? Last start he won a 5.5F Allowance. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn, around 1 length from them. Finished strongly the last furlong to win by a length with an SP of 73. Prior to that he won his maiden over 5F. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> on the turn, just 1.5 lengths off them. Finished off very well to win by a length with an SP of 67. Another with an unblemished record and looking to maintain it here. With natural improvement he will be in the finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    11. 13 \u2013 Ridin\u2019<\/strong> (Candy Ride) Owned by gameondude \u2013 Jockey \u2013 D. Givins \u2013 6\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with a record of 2-1-0-1 and banking $70k. Both starts in stakes races and has to be included. Last start he was 3rd<\/sup> in the Sugar Burden Dirt Juvenile 5F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 1 length from the early lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> around \u00bc length off them on the turn. Stayed on okay in a blanket finish beaten \u00be of a length with an SP of 74. Prior to that he won the Gowans won 213 Stakes 5F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> right on the early speed. Took over on the turn by a neck and extended nicely the last furlong to win by 1 length with an SP of 69. Has run nicely in both starts and has to be a big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. 1141 \u2013 Barth Vader<\/strong> (Invader) Owned by heavygear \u2013 Jockey \u2013 F. Gossett \u2013 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with record of 4-3-0-0 and banking $75k. Already had 4 starts and won 3 of them. Last start he won the Hard Cat Dirt Juvenile 5F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> around 1 length off them on the turn. Finished strongly the last furlong to win by 1 length with an SP of 78. Prior to that he was 4th<\/sup> in the Sugar Burden Dirt Juvenile 5F behind Ridin\u2019 (3rd<\/sup>).<\/strong> Sat 2nd<\/sup> only \u00bc length from the lead. Was 3rd<\/sup> by a neck on the turn and faded the last furlong, beaten a length with an SP of 73. Before that he won a 5.5F Allowance. Led all the way with steady fractions throughout. Won by nearly 2 length with an SP of 69. Prior to that he won a maiden claim 5.5F. Sat 2nd<\/sup> early before taking over on the turn and shooting clear to win by nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 62. Owner must be happy he claimed this guy as he has been terrific. Very impressive last start. Fastest 2yo in the field and must be a big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13. 11 \u2013 Intu Forty<\/strong> (Into Mischief) Owned by somebozo2 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 L. Radzinski \u2013 5\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt with perfect record of 2-2-0-0 and banking $56K. Perfect start to his racing career and has been impressive. Last start he won a 6F Allowance. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 4.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> on the turn, still 2.5 lengths from them. Finished very well the last furlong to win by \u00bc of a length with an SP of 77. Prior to that he won his maiden over 5F. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 2 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> on the turn, around 1 length from them. Finished well to win by \u00bc of a length with an SP of 69. Nice win last start and time was good. Will get back but will be running on strongly. Big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    14. 1432 \u2013 Storm Form<\/strong> (Midnight Storm) Owned by dominating \u2013 Jockey \u2013 K. Ledwith \u2013 14\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2yo colt who has\na record of 4-1-1-1 and banking $61k, started his career on the turf before\nswitching to dirt his last two. Last start he was 2nd<\/sup> in the\nCyborg Sid Dirt Juvenile 5F<\/strong>. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 1 length from the\nearly lead. Still 3rd<\/sup> around 1 length from them on the turn.\nFinished off okay to be beaten \u00bd a length with an SP of 70. Prior to that he\nwas 3rd<\/sup> in a 5F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 1 length from\nthe lead. Dropped to 4th<\/sup> only \u00bc length off them on the turn. Battled\nback the last furlong to be beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 71. Before that he\nwas 4th<\/sup> in a 5.5F Turf Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> early and moved\nup to threaten on the turn. Faded the last furlong, beaten 3 lengths with an SP\nof 63. Prior to that he won his maiden over 4.5F in a Turf Allowance. Looked\ngood since switching to the dirt, without a win. With natural improvement he is\na chance here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Really difficult\nrace to assess as these early 2yo races, anyone can win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. Barth\nVader<\/strong> \u2013 On top as his last start was so impressive.\nIf he maintains that he must go in. 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13. Intu\nForty<\/strong> \u2013 Really impressive last start and is a major\nthreat. 5\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. Smarty\nPirate<\/strong> \u2013 Another who was impressive last start and\nif he carry\u2019s that over has a big chance. 15\/1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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