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China (CHN)<\/strong> Saturday, February 26, 2022 — 4:20:00 PM EST | Race ID : 2798492<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade I \/ Group 1 – <\/strong>Sponsored<\/em> – Purse : $1,250,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restricted to 4 Year Olds and Older<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Furlongs | ~1800 Meters | One Mile and and One Eighth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A large overflow field of sixteen runners will represent sixteen residencies in what promises to be a very fast paced and contentious contest. With the temperature topping out at 50 degrees and no rain in the forecast the China turf course is firm and fast<\/strong> and should be a fair challenge for Sim “superiority”.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If morning line odds are any indication, winning the Jaguar should be “up for grabs” as the track handicapper has “sandwiched” no less than 9 of today’s entries between odds of 6-1 and 10-1. The morning line favorite at 6-1 is trainer amir1699’s ELITE AIR, the 6-year-old son of Exceed And Excel is coming off back to back Open Stake wins and has over $700K in career earnings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s the capsule breakdown for the 16 entries:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1<\/td>9<\/td>TETE IANODA<\/td>PACE %<\/td>8.32%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>7.42%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>13.62%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>110.87%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>European Union Racing Org.<\/td>RANK<\/td>4<\/td>RANK<\/td>3<\/td>RANK<\/td>3<\/td>RANK<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … it’s hard to find flaws in the 14-race career of trainer jacobsson’s TETE IANODA. The 5-year-old son of sire New Approach, already has won the Grade-1 Champion Stake and the Grade-2 Bayside Triumph, posting “imposing” speed figures of 121.472 and 122.381 in his 12th and 13th career races. Look for TETE IANODA to comfortably “stalk” the early pacesetters within a few lengths of the lead and start making his move around the 6-furlong call. He already has over $2 million in earnings and it’s hard to imagine a scenario where TETE IANODA won’t add to that, the 9-1 odds seem somewhat generous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer jacobsson’s comment … “This horse has been a great addition to my stable and posted some great figures last year. The trip is shorter than his previous ones, but I hope he has the speed to be a factor in this race. His grandmother was a Equinics champion at D9. I hope for a medal”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2<\/td>8<\/td>CIRCUS CENTER<\/td>PACE %<\/td>3.96%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>6.54%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>9.23%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>80.71%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>Midas<\/td>RANK<\/td>13<\/td>RANK<\/td>11<\/td>RANK<\/td>5<\/td>RANK<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … it’s usually a good sign when a runner comes into a race off his best career performance. Trainer xpansion0 entered his 5-year-old gelding CIRCUS CENTER into the Grade-1 Kegasus Upper Deck Turf Extravaganza, his first “crack” at Grade-1 company and the son of sire Candy Ride didn’t disappoint, making up all but 1 1\/2 lengths of his 10-length stretch deficit to earn 2nd place money, posting a fine 115.352 speed rating in the process. CIRCUS CENTER breaks slow so look for him near the rear early, CIRCUS CENTER likes to unleash a “furious” late rally. Major player in today’s Jaguar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer xpansion0’s comment … “I really feel the Jaguar sets up well for CIRCUS CENTER, if he stays within contact with the field early, he’ll get the job done”! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3<\/td>31<\/td>GOTTCHA MOON<\/td>PACE %<\/td>5.96%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>6.60%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>1.00%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>167.99%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>The Canadian Thorobred Res<\/td>RANK<\/td>11<\/td>RANK<\/td>8<\/td>RANK<\/td>13<\/td>RANK<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … although he may lack some of the credentials of the older runners in this filed, trainer oldmoonfarms19’s 4-year-old colt, GOTTCHA MOON is a lightly raced improving runner, who’s best days still lie ahead. GOTTCHA MOON ran very well in his 3rd last race, The Satrustegui Turf Route Open Stake, GOTTCHA MOON made a strong move entering the stretch to grab the lead, hung mid-stretch but “gamely” hung on for 2nd place honors. A similar effort today may find him in the hunt for a payday, look for GOTTCHA MOON to be rear mid-pack early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer oldmoonfarm19’s comment … “My colt ran his lifetime best speed figure last race, GOTTCHA MOON has worked well for the Jaguar and if he moves forward, lightning may strike”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4<\/td>16<\/td>VIZERY<\/td>PACE %<\/td>3.79%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>6.67%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>2.07%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>100.29%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>GR Simsters<\/td>RANK<\/td>14<\/td>RANK<\/td>7<\/td>RANK<\/td>10<\/td>RANK<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … looking over the past performances and breeding of trainer robscoobi’s 4-year-old colt VIZERY, it looks like he’s on the verge of some very big efforts. The son of sire Frankel x Kingmambo has already won the Grade-3 Cant Breeders Cup and followed that race with 2 rallying 2nd place Grade-2 efforts. The 119.263 speed figure he registered in the Grade-2 Cherry Limb Stake placing, is looming large on his record as a portent of things to come. The only flaw in VIZERY’S game is he breaks slow from the gate so look for him near the rear of the field early, he really gets his motor running at the 4-furlong call so keep your eyes on him as the field enters the stretch, hard to ignore the “generous” 16-1 odds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer robscoobi’s comment … “VIZERY bounced a bit last race and still managed a 4th place finish, I’m betting the house on him at 16-1”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5<\/td>15<\/td>SEE AND SAY<\/td>PACE %<\/td>9.29%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>5.54%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>0.42%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>77.29%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>Only Stayers<\/td>RANK<\/td>2<\/td>RANK<\/td>13<\/td>RANK<\/td>14<\/td>RANK<\/td>13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … before you dismiss the chances of trainer anothercrick1’s 5-year-old-horse SEE AND SAY, one race should jump off the past performance page. The son of sire So You Think, scored a gate to wire win in the Grade-3 Strange Hall over similar conditions to today’s race. The 119.272 speed figure SEE AND SAY earned in that win certainly gives him a reasonable shot in The Jaguar. Look for him to challenge for the early lead and if he can recapture his Strange Hall form, SEE AND SAY may not look back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer anothercrick1’s comment … “not sure why SEE AND SAY didn’t fire in his last 2 efforts, but I’ve given him a 3 month rest and he’s trained well, not a lot of blazing early speed in the field, so if he gets the lead, watch out”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6<\/td>37<\/td>AUSSIE JUNE CHILL<\/td>PACE %<\/td>4.66%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>4.38%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>1.31%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>178.03%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>All Stars Racing<\/td>RANK<\/td>12<\/td>RANK<\/td>14<\/td>RANK<\/td>11<\/td>RANK<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … interestingly trainer fdllodge20’s 4-year-old colt AUSSIE JUNE CHILL ran 3 consecutive bang-up races, he won the Grade-2 Jefferson Davis and just missed winning the Grade-1 Big Red Stake and the Grade-3 Crown Roy’s by a combined 1\/2 length. Those 3 efforts run between May and August 2021 stamped AUSSIE JUNE CHILL as an up and coming “star” and moved him near the top of the ratings ladder. Sadly, however AUSSIE JUNE CHILL has regressed in the 3 races since those efforts, he did face “tough” Grade-1 company, but he will face more of the same in today’s Jaguar. It looks like AUSSIE JUNE CHILL will start near the rear and have to rally late to contend, on a brighter note, his speed figures have improved a bit in each of his last 3 races so maybe he’ll move forward and recapture his Jefferson Davis form!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer fdllodge20’s comment … “AUSSIE JUNE CHILL did make a mild stretch move last race and he’s trained very well coming into the Jaguar, I’ve got my fingers crossed”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7<\/td>8<\/td>GURKHA’S STRIKER<\/td>PACE %<\/td>8.50%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>6.58%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>3.97%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>64.19%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>The Mecca<\/td>RANK<\/td>3<\/td>RANK<\/td>10<\/td>RANK<\/td>8<\/td>RANK<\/td>14<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … trainer woette6’s 5-year-old horse GURKHA’S STRIKER is coming into the Jaguar in “sharp” condition off 3 consecutive 2nd place efforts, recording tightly grouped 113-117 speed ratings. Last race, the Grade-3 Road Rash, saw the son of sire The Gurkha grabbed the lead at 6 furlongs but hung mid-stretch, still the 2nd place finish, coupled with a solid 117.294 speed rating puts GURKHA’S SRIKER “in the hunt” and certainly qualifies him as a contender in the Jaguar. GURKHA’S STRIKER likes to “stalk” the early pace a comfortable1-3 lengths off the early leader, if he holds together in the stretch drive he may “strike” hard and add a Graded Stake win to his list of racing accomplishments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer woette6’s comment … “GURKHA’S STRIKER has been knocking on the door, with the lack of early speed, he should have a comfortable early position and enough stamina for the stretch drive”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8<\/td>7<\/td>EXTRA CADET<\/td>PACE %<\/td>9.50%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>7.54%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>11.36%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>87.31%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>Empire State Racing<\/td>RANK<\/td>1<\/td>RANK<\/td>1<\/td>RANK<\/td>4<\/td>RANK<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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comment … if you’re looking for the potential early race leader, you most likely don’t have to look any farther than trainer cadetrx’s speedy 6-year-old horse EXTRA CADET. The fast-breaking son of sire Galileo like to run hard from the bell and has the ability to win gate to wire, however EXTRA CADET has proven he can also “stalk” the early pace and still be effective. That’s exactly what EXTRA CADET did in his last race, a winning effort in the Grade-2 Sanders Stake. He spotted the early leader PIRATE CLASS 2-3 lengths early and made a “bold” stretch move that wore PIRATE CLASS down just before the finish line. It really looks like EXTRA CADET will be able to control the early pace and if he comes anywhere near his 120.316 Sanders Stake figure, he’s going to be “ultra” tough to catch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer cadetrx’s comment … “I feel that EXTRA CADET controls his own destiny and if jockey A Jolly can get him to relax, EXTRA CADET will close the deal in today’s Jaguar”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9<\/td>7<\/td>BOW FELL<\/td>PACE %<\/td>7.29%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>7.34%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>28.53%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>147.08%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>East West Connection<\/td>RANK<\/td>6<\/td>RANK<\/td>4<\/td>RANK<\/td>1<\/td>RANK<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … if you’re asking trainer neonshadow9, “what was your best claiming purchase in the Sim”, it’s an easy answer, his 5-year-old-gelding BOW FELL without a doubt. The son of sire Deep Impact, spent most of his first 10 starts running alternately on the dirt and turf, mostly against Japan-bred company. He managed 3 wins, the best being an allowance nw2L and the $125K claiming event he was claimed out of. Since the claim, BOW FELL has rattled off 5 wins, 3-place’s and a show in his 9 starts. Including 2 Grade-2 wins and an impressive Grade-1 win in his last start, the Grade-1 King Kong Mile. BOW FELL’S “class” rating is off the charts, so there’s no question he fits perfectly in the Jaguar. Look for BOW FELL to be mid-pack early, tracking the leader, waiting to “pounce” the last half of the race. Solid favorite with reasonable odds given his credentials!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer neonshadow9’s comment … “BOW FELL’S been so good recently that it’s “scary”, I feel like someone who’s been dealt 4 aces in poker”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10<\/td>57<\/td>GALILEO LAWMAN<\/td>PACE %<\/td>6.68%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>1.51%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>0.03%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>190.48%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>Northwest Racing Circuit<\/td>RANK<\/td>9<\/td>RANK<\/td>16<\/td>RANK<\/td>16<\/td>RANK<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … trainer fjmracing knows his 5-year-old horse GALILEO LAWMAN faces an “uphill” struggle in today’s Jaguar. The son of sire Lawman has been tackling mostly claimers and starter allowance fields lately and while he’s had some decent success, this is going to be a monumental step up in class. One redeeming qualities GALILEO LAWMAN possesses is good stamina. There’s no quit in his playbook, look for him to break mid-pack early and try to let the early speed come back to him late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer fjmracing’s comment … “His last race was a good effort so I’m giving GALILEO LAWMAN, his moment in the sun. He’s no quitter so who knows, with a bit of racing luck, he may cash a paycheck”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11<\/td>35<\/td>QUINTA CRESPO<\/td>PACE %<\/td>6.33%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>6.31%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>1.17%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>209.43%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>Latinos Del Mundo<\/td>RANK<\/td>10<\/td>RANK<\/td>12<\/td>RANK<\/td>12<\/td>RANK<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … trainer haack13 has picked a difficult race for his lightly raced 4-year-old colt, QUINTA CRESPO to take a crack at Stake competition. That being said, the son of sire Exaggerator has lots of races in front of him and the seasoning may help him advance his career. QUINTA CRESPO has been tossing hints that he may be a real good runner, his last 4 speed figures have been in the solid 110+ range. QUINTO CRESPO seems to be getting better as the distance increases and his last race was an impressive win over Open Allowance company at the same conditions as today’s Jaguar. Look for QUINTA CRESPO to position near the rear of mid-pack early, at 35-1 odds, he’s got some “value” and it wouldn’t surprise me greatly if he makes a good showing in the Jaguar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer haack13’s comments … “I know this may be a bit early to enter QUINTA CRESPO in this level of competition, but he’s improving and running so well, I’m giving him a go today, so we’ll see”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12<\/td>9<\/td>MADISAR<\/td>PACE %<\/td>6.85%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>7.10%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>4.11%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>77.77%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>British and Euro Racing Club<\/td>RANK<\/td>8<\/td>RANK<\/td>5<\/td>RANK<\/td>7<\/td>RANK<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … trainer plano5’s 5-year-gelding MADISAR is another runner that proves, sometimes gelding is just the edge that allows a horse to advance their career. Winless in his first 9 starts, plano5 had MADISAR gelded and the former colt responded right away breaking his maiden in his next start. Several races later MADISAR rattled off 3 consecutive allowance wins and then started taking on Stake company. In his 3rd last start MADISAR ran down the early leader and then pulled away in the stretch to win an Open Stake. He came right back and repeated the performance in the Grade-3 David Hasslehoff. In his last race against Grade-1 opponents, MADISAR regressed a bit, but he still managed to earn a purse slice rallying late to finish 5th. Look for MADISAR mid-pack early, he’s made a stretch move in all 12 of his starts since gelding, expect the same in the Jaguar. Consistent, don’t overlook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer plano5’s comment … “I’ve given MADISAR 3 months off since the Grade-1 Parking Ticket, so he’s fresh and I’m really expecting a good result in the Jaguar”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13<\/td>6<\/td>ELITE AIR<\/td>PACE %<\/td>1.90%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>7.48%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>2.96%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>54.09%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>Elite Racing Club<\/td>RANK<\/td>16<\/td>RANK<\/td>2<\/td>RANK<\/td>9<\/td>RANK<\/td>16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … it’s easy to see why the track handicapper has made trainer amir1699’s 6-yeear-old horse ELITE AIR, the morning line 6-1 favorite. The son of sire Exceed And Excel has proven that 9 furlongs, on the turf, is his “sweet spot”. His best win, a victory in the Grade-2 Bernie Baruch and his last 2 races both Open Stakes wins, were all at 9 furlongs, on the turf. ELITE AIR is extremely consistent as his speed figures were all in the 118-119 range and that makes him competitive at any Stake level. ELITE AIR likes to break slow from the gate so look for him near or at the rear early, his real race starts at 5 furlongs so look for himto come “flying” as the field nears the stretch. Looks to “gun” them down late!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer amir1699’s comment … “There’s always pressure on the crowd favorite, expectations are high and in racing your only as good as your last race. ELITE AIR is as good as he can be, it’ll be interesting to see how far behind he is at 4 furlongs, given the lack of blazing early speed, I’m confident ELITE AIR will acquit himself well”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14<\/td>9<\/td>SHAMZAAM<\/td>PACE %<\/td>7.13%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>6.83%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>14.80%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>124.10%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>Hoosier Racing<\/td>RANK<\/td>7<\/td>RANK<\/td>6<\/td>RANK<\/td>2<\/td>RANK<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … not too many Sim Grade-1 Stake winners are bred from sires that cost less than 50 bp’s, but that’s exactly who trainer mlafort1’s 5-year-old gelding SHAMZAAM is. The extremely modestly bred son of sire Elzaam (who’s breeding share is selling for 32 bp’s as I write this), won the Grade-1 Jolly Summer Camp last November and also has a victory in the Grade-3 Big Kahuna Cup earlier in 2021 on his resume’. Distance is no issue for SHAMZAAM as he’s won Stakes from 6 1\/2 to 10 furlongs. Look for SHAMZAAM to settle mid-pack early, he usually starts making a steady charge to the front from the 5-furlong pole. SHAMZAAM has earned a paycheck in his last 8 starts, look for that trend to continue in the Jaguar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer mlafort’s comment … “What a pleasant surprise SHAMZAAM has turned out to be, he’s got long distance stayers Shamardal and Monsun in his bloodlines and it seems like he still wants to run, even past the wire”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15<\/td>10<\/td>TRIPAROUNDTHESUN<\/td>PACE %<\/td>2.04%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>5.54%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>0.22%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>62.15%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>DelPenn National<\/td>RANK<\/td>15<\/td>RANK<\/td>14<\/td>RANK<\/td>15<\/td>RANK<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … trainer neworleansmafia’s 6-year-old-gelding TRIPAROUNDTHESUN, has the look of a true distance runner. On the surface, the son of sire Frankel’s record looks spotty, but on closer inspection, it’s obvious that TRIPAROUNDTHESUN does his best running after the 6-furlong call. He had 2 really good 2nd place efforts in 2021, the Grade-1 Eddie O Cap and the Grade-2 Euro Grand Prix, in both those contests he made a “huge” late move, from well out of it, and just fell short of winning. It’s likely that TRIPAROUNDTHESUN will be near the rear of the field early, it’s also likely he’ll make a “strong” late rally, the question is will he be close enough to find the wire 1st! Closing hard in the stretch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer neworleansmafia’s comment … “closers can frustrate you, but the reality is TRIPAROUNDTHESUN has been in the money in 18 of his 25 starts, so if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16<\/td>17<\/td>GAIUS JULIUS<\/td>PACE %<\/td>7.81%<\/td>SPEED %<\/td>6.62%<\/td>CLASS %<\/td>5.21%<\/td>BET VALUE<\/td>146.51%<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>residence<\/td>Universal Racing Club<\/td>RANK<\/td>5<\/td>RANK<\/td>8<\/td>RANK<\/td>6<\/td>RANK<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

comment … trainer spqr6th has advanced 4-year-old-colt GAIUS JULIUS’S career very nicely, attested by the fact that the son of sire Dubawi already has earned $365K. After posting a nice win in the URC 2000 Guinea’s Open Stake, in only his 5th start, GAIUS JULIUS was thrown to the “wolves” against Grade-2 Stake runners. Gaius JULIUS acquitted himself very well earning a 2nd place finish in both the Grade-2 St. James Tavern and the Grade-2 Celebration. The finish in the Celebration was extra impressive given the fact that race was his first try against “older” horses. His last race was a winning effort vs. Allowance nw4L that saw him post a career best 119.630 speed figure. GAIUS JULIUS will position mid-pack early and wear down the early speed. All but 1 of his races have been at 8 furlongs but Gaius Julius has shown good stamina late, it will be interesting to see what effect the extra furlong will have. Interesting longshot, can’t dismiss his chances!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

trainer spqr6th’s comment … “I gave GAIUS JULIUS a 3-month rest after his Grade-1 Queen Liz effort, I like the way he responded last race, especially drawing away in the stretch, he looked like he could run all day”!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There you have it sixteen Equinic’s hopefuls<\/strong>. The interesting side story of the Jaguar is how the early pace of the race will be contested, there’s a real “void” of “blazing” early speed so it should get really interesting at the 6-furlong call. Maybe one of the early “stalkers” can control the pace and wire the field or just maybe the field will bunch up entering the stretch where the late “flyers” and grit and stamina will determine the outcome! Best of luck to all “16” entries and may the best horse win!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s my program\u2019s Spotlight \u201cUnderlay\u201d and \u201cOverlay\u201d runners: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UNDERLAY SPOTLIGHT<\/td><\/td>OVERLAY SPOTLIGHT<\/td><\/tr>
EXTRA CADET<\/td><\/td>BOW FELL<\/td><\/tr>
GURKHA’S STRIKER<\/td><\/td>SHAMZAAM<\/td><\/tr>
MADISAR<\/td><\/td>TETE IANODA<\/td><\/tr>
CIRCUS CENTER<\/td><\/td>VIZERY<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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