{"id":5600,"date":"2008-03-13T19:19:32","date_gmt":"2008-03-13T19:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=5600"},"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=5600","title":{"rendered":"Full field for The GIII Count Fingers Sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"

A full field for this G3 dirt sprint with a variety of running styles and a close finish promised. \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>There are a number of front runners so it should be a furious battle from the start, but look out for those late bombers over the last furlong. The runners are:<\/P>

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Forty Yard Bomb<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: chibound<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Forty Niner x <\/B>Forest<\/B><\/st1:place> Wildcat x Black Tie Affair(IRE))<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 6\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 189,717 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 27\/10<\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Fabman Farms<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from an F class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>An experienced horse that has really begun to fly this year winning all 3 of his races so far.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This is his first graded start so it will be interesting to see if he can maintain that form when it counts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>As a blistering front runner he will be very hard to pin back. <\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Thunder Cass<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: zortrails<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Rahy x Caerleon x Cassaleria)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 23\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 61,884 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 17\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 7yo scratch bred horse from Ajm Racing<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Very inexperienced for his age and he hasn\u2019t even had a stakes run before taking on this major challenge.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s had a decent start to the year but this will probably be his undoing.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Mr Toms River<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:City> <\/SPAN><\/B>NJ<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:State><\/st1:place>(KY)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: honeyj<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Storm Cat x Mr. Prospector x A.P. Indy)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 10\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 205,840 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 15\/10<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo scratch bred colt from Bob123g Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He won his last 4 races as a 3yo but has found life a little tougher in 2008, despite a couple of good place performances.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His last race went very badly by his standards, so he will need to do something special to enable him to bounce back.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019ll be tracking the leaders hoping for a clear run come the straight.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Lightbeam<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: gradeone<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Storm Cat x Allen\u2019s Prospect x Majestic Light)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 9\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 200,812 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 32\/9<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from More Evil Than The Evil Empire!<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a G class mare by cdragon<\/I><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A consistent allowance performer who has failed to make the leap into stakes racing in the past.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s dipped his toes into graded races once before with no success, but on a positive note he comes here in good form and could make the places with a little good fortune. <\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Chick Webb<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: drbydude<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Distorted Humor x Gilded Time x Forty Niner)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 9\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 176,033 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 22\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Kiddman Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a D class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A mare who comes here in reasonable form.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Her only run of 2008 was perhaps a little disappointing over 7 furlongs but I think she prefers this shorter distance so may improve a lot for that run.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Likes to make a late run but needs a jockey with good timing,<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Scat Brat Cat(KY)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: alroman<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(<\/B>Forest<\/B><\/st1:place> Wildcat x <\/B>Danzig<\/B><\/st1:place> x Hoist The Silver)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 5\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 197,640 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 23\/6<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo colt from Alroman Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a G class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The favourite in this race and he has the figures to justify it.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He won his last run with a very late run so the speed horses here will hold no fears for him \u2013 though he should be very careful not to underestimate them.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Connections will be expecting at least his first top three showing in a graded race this time.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Top Notch Hero(KY)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: tmaria<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Distorted Humor x Capote x Cure The Blues)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 16\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 177,060 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 25\/6<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo scratch bred colt from Boogie Woogie Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His trainer still seems to be unsure of his best distance after 25 runs and so he has not really spent as much time over this trip as his number of runs may suggest.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s another late runner and could find himself seriously outpaced in the early stages and I\u2019m not convinced he will be able to make up the ground needed.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Ripleys\u2019s Sunday<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: <\/B>lexington<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City><\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Tale Of The Cat x Sunday Silence x Nijinsky II)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 25\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 34,597 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 14\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Lexington Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and based on a C class horse (Georgia Nijinsky<\/B>).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>There\u2019s a lot to like about this horse who will probably improve in this race, however that may not be enough on the day.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His previous 2 graded starts were unremarkable and he may suffer again at the hands of some pretty fast sprinters here again.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s only had 14 runs so there will be plenty more chances in the future.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Echelon(KY)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: sdmf1<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Woodman x Sunday Silence x Storm Cat)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 12\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 171,702 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 18\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo colt from Black Label Stables <\/SPAN><\/B>and bred from an E class mare by pg48<\/I>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He did a good job in allowances for his previous trainer never failing to get a check in his first 11 runs \u2026 and then was inexplicably put in the auction just as he seemed to be improving.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I don\u2019t know how much he cost his new owner but I am sure he was delighted with the purchase, although the colt hasn\u2019t quite performed as well as he may have hoped.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>With just one win for his new stable so far, he\u2019s looked fairly consistent but is perhaps a bit too one-paced for the big races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If he\u2019s looked after he may well start coming good later this year, or maybe like some others in this race, as a 5yo.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Sobron(KY)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: palmisland<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Unbridled\u2019s Song x <\/B>Carson<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> City x Mill Reef)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 9\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 219,890 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 22\/8<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo scratch bred colt from Rafa<\/SPAN><\/B>. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Another interesting 4yo colt who put in his best performance over 6 furlongs towards the end of last year but has been racing over longer since.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He could be a real threat to the more fancied runners and could be there to pick up the pieces if they should relax too soon.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019ll be closely tracking the leaders until the straight \u2013 so watch out!<\/P>

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

Delta Breeze<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: sansanfarm<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Gulch x Unbridled x Nearctic)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 9\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 169,622 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 27\/6<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 7yo scratch bred mare from Sansanfarm Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The second mare in the race and another runner with very good place chances \u2013 if not overall victory.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She won her first race as a 2yo but pretty much missed out when she was 4 and 5, running in just 4 races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Whatever the problem was seems to be far behind her now as she finished off last season in brilliant form.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Whether she can carry that form over to 2008 is, for me, the big question as I feel she may have benefited from a prep race before being thrown into a graded challenge.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A fast starter who, if all goes right, will be in the top 2 places for the majority of the race.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Cherokee Chief<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: bearcub<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Cherokee Run x Raise A Man x Bold Owl(IRE))<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 17\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 127,265 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 30\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from The CVBear Racing Empire<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a G class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A respectable allowance runner who gets his first graded run \u2013 in fact he hasn\u2019t competed in a stakes race for over 18 months.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Had a nightmare over 7 furlongs in his only race so far this year and looks to be a little outclassed here too.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Haloatrical(IRE)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: sjmeola4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Theatrical(IRE) x Halo x Fappiano)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 6\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 412,222 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 26\/10<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo scratch bred horse from Sjmeola Racing<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A very successful runner who has been concentrating on turf of late, although he has won a stakes race on dirt in the past.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has won his last two runs and was particularly impressive last time, and although this switch to dirt looks a strange move he has managed to handle it well in the past.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Yet another front runner who will look to dominate his opposition from wire-to-wire.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

White Raiment(IRE)<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: revelation<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Refuse To <\/B>Bend<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> (IRE) x Storm Cat x <\/B>Carson<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> City)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds: 11\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 183,357 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 15\/7<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo scratch bred colt from Revelation Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>Consistency seems to be this colts middle name as he has managed 7 straight 100+ SP\u2019s in a row, and has notched up 4 wins in the process.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He may find himself a little stretched in his first graded run but could be the sleeping giant of the race as he doesn\u2019t seem to mind coming from slightly off of the pace if necessary.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

Summary<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/U><\/B><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

I tried to keep track of the runners and their chances on my fingers but found that 5 simply weren\u2019t enough.- so talking my toes into account I reckon this will be a close finish but Haloatrical(IRE)<\/B> may just have enough gas in the tank to hold off all those late challengers.<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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