{"id":57332,"date":"2022-02-24T18:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T18:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=57332"},"modified":"2022-02-24T18:00:56","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T18:00:56","slug":"equinics-eskimo-curlew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=57332","title":{"rendered":"Equinics – Eskimo Curlew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2022 Equinics Eskimo Curlew \u2013 Saturday February 26, 2022 at 2.00pm EST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade 1\/Group 1 $1.25M 4yo+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 Furlongs\/2400 Dirt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massive weekend in Vermont with all the Equinics action. This is the Eskimo Curlew which apparently is an endangered bird. 12F on the fast dirt track.<\/strong> Lets take a look at this field of exciting runners.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. 28113 \u2013 Activism <\/strong>(Lord Kanaloa) Owned by xpansion7 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B. Ball 14\/1.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with nice overall record of 12-6-1-3 and banking $355K. Step up to G1 company for the first time but looks more than capable. Last start he was 3rd<\/sup> in the Lite Bro Dirt Special 12F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 14 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> still around 11.5 lengths from the lead but finished very strongly the last furlong to go down by just over 2 lengths with an SP of 111. Prior to that he won the Peyresurde Dirt Stayer 11.5F<\/strong>. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 9 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup>, still nearly 7 lengths off them on the turn, but finished very hard the last furlong to get up on the wire by a neck with an SP of 110. Before that he won the Thicket Whatson Dirt Stayer 12F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> over 8 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup>, still 5.5 lengths off them on the turn but finished powerfully the last furlong to win by just over a length with an SP of 108. Been really good of late around today\u2019s distance range and looks a major threat here despite the odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. 21111 \u2013 Invasion of Ants<\/strong> (Normandy Invasion) Owned by 2021bulbs4 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B. Wu 12\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo gelding with nice record of 13-6-2-2 and banking $216k. Picket fence all in Allowance races. Ready to step up here. Last start he won a 10F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 1.5 lengths from the early lead. Still 2nd<\/sup> only \u00bc of a length off them on the turn and edged away the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 113. Prior to that he won an 11F Allowance. Led early by nearly a length. Broke away by 2 lengths on the turn and was very strong the last furlong going on to win by 3 lengths with an SP of 102. Before that he won a 10F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Took over and kicked clear by over 4 lengths on the turn and was very strong the last furlong, winning by 3 lengths with an SP of 112. Proving way to good for allowance company and ready to step up here. Should be competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. 16418 \u2013 Park the Alpha<\/strong> (Ocean Park) Owned by tarton34 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 E. Seifert 14\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo horse with overall record of 22-6-2-2 and banking $247k. Strangely having his first try on the dirt here and picked a tough one for his debut. Last start he was 8th<\/sup> in the G3 Gary Trent Stakes 12F Turf<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 11 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 7th<\/sup>, still 9.5 lengths off them on the turn and faded badly late, beaten nearly 17 lengths with an SP of 107. Prior to that he won the Ks Okkasion Turf Stayer 13F Turf<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup>, around 6 lengths from the lead. Took over by a neck on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 109. Before that he was 4th<\/sup> in the Rise to Kip Turf Route 10F Turf.<\/strong> Sat 5th<\/sup> around 1 length off the early lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup>, still 1.5 lengths off them on the turn and battled away the last furlong, beaten nearly 2 lengths with an SP of 108. On breeding you would say definitely not for dirt but stranger things have happened. If he can run on the surface, he has a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. 21221 \u2013 Madcap Mo<\/strong> (Uncle Mo) Owned by myjuliet \u2013 Jockey \u2013 S. Tate 13\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with nice record of 11-3-4-1 and banking $205k. Been racing well since the switch to dirt. Step up here but looks capable. Last start he won the Awesome Force Dirt Stayer 12F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> around 3 lengths off them on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by over 2 lengths with an SP of 115. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Wisdom Tooth Dirt Endurance 11.5F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 3 lengths from the lead. Took over by a neck on the turn and was just nabbed on the wire, going down by a head with an SP of 113. Before that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Placebo Dirt Stayer 12F<\/strong>. Led early by 2.5 lengths. Still nearly 3 lengths in front on the turn and just grabbed the last furlong to go down by a length with an SP of 110. Big step up here but he looks the goods. Been terrific of late and now stepping up to G1 company but looks good and should be very competitive. Major player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. 11214 \u2013 Snugglepuff<\/strong> (Brahms) Owned by teacherlay9 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 V. Jennings 13\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo gelding with nice overall record of 16-5-3-2 and banking $287k. Been racing well of late and competitive in G1 race LTO. Last start he was 4th<\/sup> in the G1 Big Apple 14F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around a length from the early lead. Still 2nd<\/sup> over 2.5 lengths from them on the turn and faded the last furlong, beaten 6 lengths with an SP of 110. Prior to that he won a Local Championship Stakes 16F on a good track<\/strong>. Led early by 5 lengths. Kicked 5.5 lengths clear on the turn and was never in doubt the last furlong, winning by 4.5 lengths with an SP of 107. Before that he was 2nd<\/sup> in a Local Championship Stakes 10F<\/strong>. Sat 9th<\/sup> around 16 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup>, still nearly 12 lengths off them on the turn but rallied hard the last furlong, beaten just over 2 lengths with an SP of 111. Very versatile gelding who can lead or come from behind. Distance range is no issue and should be competitive in a tough race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. 11121 \u2013 Luterano<\/strong> (Ghostzapper) Owned by lucia10 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 O A Haack 14\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7yo horse who has overall record 10-4-2-1 and banking $138k. Very lightly raced 7yo who has been in terrific form of late. Big step up here but should be competitive. Last start he won a 12F Equinics ALW 12F. Led early by 1.2 length. Moved over 5 lengths in front of them on the turn and stayed on very strongly the last furlong to win by 3 lengths with an SP of 112. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Houston Mount Dirt Route 10.5F<\/strong>. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 8.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 6th<\/sup>, still around 6.5 lengths from them on the turn and finished well the last furlong, beaten just over 2 lengths with an SP of 112. Before that he won a 10F Allowance. Led by 1.5 lengths early. Was 2.5 lengths in front on the turn and maintained that all the way to the line with an SP of 116. Last 3 runs have been superb and was good LTO over this distance. Might get a soft lead and be hard to run down. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. 56440 \u2013 Air Force Jamison<\/strong> (Air Force Blue) Owned by wando \u2013 Jockey \u2013 G. Owans 19\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo gelding with overall record of 20-5-2-0 and banking $141k. Been okay in a lot lesser grade and over a lot shorter trip than the 12F today. Last start he was 12th<\/sup> in the Wild Trips Turf Route 9F Turf<\/strong>. Sat 10th<\/sup> around 14 lengths from the early lead. Dropped to 12th<\/sup>, around 22 lengths off them on the turn and plodded the last furlong, beaten 33.5 lengths with an SP of 82. Prior to that he was 4th<\/sup> in the Christmas Girls Stakes 8F<\/strong>. Sat 12th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the lead. Moved to 11th<\/sup>, still over 7 lengths off them on the turn and made some ground late, beaten 5 lengths with an SP of 110. Before that he was 4th<\/sup> in the Bone Roaming Dirt Special 8F<\/strong>. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 7 lengths from the lead. Was 5th<\/sup>, still 6 lengths off them on the turn and made steady ground the last furlong, beaten 2.5 lengths with an SP of 113. Did not handle the turf at all LTO and total forgive run. If he can run the trip, then he has a chance. Maybe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. 11121 \u2013 Stuck on Stupid TB<\/strong> (Sea the Stars) Owned by sonnysires \u2013 Jockey \u2013 T. Ace 11\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo horse with nice overall record of 17-5-5-2 and banking $250k. Been racing in great from of late albeit in easier. Adept on all surfaces and no problem with the trip. Last start he won the Minnesota Testbarn Classic Stakes 10F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 4 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup> around 3 lengths off them on the turn and just got up on the wire to win by a head with an SP of 114. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Stormy Bluff Dirt Memorial 12F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup>, still nearly 6 lengths off them on the turn and finished well the last furlong, beaten 2 lengths with an SP of 112. Before that he won a 12F Allowance. Sat 2nd<\/sup> by a neck early on. Kicked 2.5 lengths in front on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by 5 lengths with an SP of 109. Very nice stats at this distance and must be included. Step up to G1. Big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. 19043 \u2013 Sheventy Sheven<\/strong> (Cupid) Owned by hoosier12 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 H. McCoy 22\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo gelding with record of 20-4-2-2 and banking $127k. Been in fair form of late but big step up here. Last start he was 3rd<\/sup> in the Hoosier Racing Mistletoe Stakes 10F<\/strong>. Sat 11th<\/sup> around 14.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup>, still 10.5 lengths off them on the turn and made steady ground the last furlong, beaten 1.5 lengths with an SP of 106. Prior to that he was 4th<\/sup> in a 11F Allowance. Sat 7th<\/sup> around 8 lengths from the lead. Was 5th<\/sup>, around 6 lengths off them on the turn and was steady to the line, beaten 2.5 lengths with an SP of 100. Before that he was 11th<\/sup> in the Hoosier Racing Golden Gate Stakes 9F<\/strong>. Sat 10th<\/sup> around 11 lengths from the lead. Moved to 10th<\/sup> on the turn, still 11 lengths off them and faded badly the last furlong, beaten 18 lengths with an SP of 96. Would need a career best to be competitive here but can run a cheeky race. Outside chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. 41551 \u2013 Radical Violence<\/strong> (Violence) Owned by rabid2 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 Z. Kentucky 7\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo gelding with overall record of 20-7-0-2 and banking $693k. Racing well in graded company of late. Last start he won the G2 Grey Fox 13F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 12.5 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup>, within a length off them on the turn and powered away the last furlong to win by just over 5 lengths with an SP of 113. Prior to that he was 5th<\/sup> in the G1 Breeder\u2019s Bowl Dirt Marathon 14F<\/strong>. Sat 11th<\/sup> around 17 lengths from the lead. Moved to 9th<\/sup>, still 12.5 lengths off them on the turn and passed a few tired horses late, beaten 12.5 lengths with an SP of 107. Before that he was 5th<\/sup> in the G1 Monster Mash 14F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 13 lengths from the lead. Moved to 6th<\/sup>, still nearly 11 lengths off them on the turn and battled home okay the last furlong, beaten just over 8 lengths with an SP of 107. Back in distance but has been super at this distance previously. Should be running on strongly from the back. Threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    11. 55241 \u2013 Classic Roady<\/strong> (Classic Empire) owned by katinka \u2013 Jockey \u2013 R. Whisper 14\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with record of 17-3-2-3 and banking $222k. form of late has been very good in easier. Needs to step up again here. Last start he won the Coastal Mining Dirt Special 12F<\/strong>. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 12 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup>, still over 8 lengths from them on the turn and powered home the last furlong to win by \u00be of a length with an SP of 112. Prior to that he was 4th<\/sup> in the Wisdom Tooth Dirt Endurance 11.5F<\/strong>. Sat 9th<\/sup> around 12.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 8th<\/sup>, still nearly 8 lengths off them on the turn and ran home okay the last furlong, beaten nearly 3 lengths with an SP of 111. Before that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the Son Sliding Dirt Stayer 11F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 15 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> around 9 lengths off them on the turn and ran home well the last furlong, beaten just over 3 lengths with an SP of 111. Been consistent of late and no reason he won\u2019t be good again here. Really nice win over this distance at latest. Big chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12. 12427 \u2013 Let Me Be Cadet <\/strong>(Maclean\u2019s Music) Owned by cadetrx \u2013 Jockey \u2013 R. Dowell 6\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6yo horse with very nice overall record of 25-10-4-2 and banking $2.5 million. Been racing well in G1 company of late. Last start he was 7th<\/sup> in the G1 Big Apple 14F<\/strong>. Sat 6th<\/sup> around 14 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup> but still nearly 15 lengths off them on the turn and just plodded the last furlong, beaten just over 13 lengths with an SP of 105. Prior to that he was 2nd<\/sup> in the G1 Breeder\u2019s Bowl Dirt Marathon 14F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 12 lengths from the lead. Moved to 4th<\/sup> around 6 lengths off them on the turn and was solid to the line, beaten just over 4 lengths with an SP of 112. Before that he was 4th<\/sup> in the G1 Seattle Slayer 16F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 14 lengths from the lead. Moved to 3rd<\/sup>, still 13 lengths off them on the turn and battled away well to the line, beaten 6.5 lengths with an SP of 111. Form is solid at 12F and the drop back in distance may see him running on strongly at the end. Major player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13. 91311 \u2013 Honor His Deity<\/strong> (Honor Code) owned by willyam13 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 B. Alexander 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4yo colt with excellent record of 13-6-1-3 and banking $235k. Been in red hot form of late albeit in easier but deserves his chance here. Last start he won the Secret\u2019s Untouched Dirt Stayer 12F<\/strong>. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 9 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> around 4 lengths off them on the turn and powered away the last furlong to win by 3 lengths with an SP of 118. Prior to that he won a 10F Allowance on good track. Sat 3rd<\/sup> around 9.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> around 5.5 lengths from them on the turn and raced away the last furlong to win easily by 4 lengths with an SP of 113. Before that he was 3rd<\/sup> in the Slewpy Knock Dirt Route 9.5F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 2.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> around 1 length off them on the turn and just faded late, beaten 2.5 lengths with an SP of 115. Really nice horse whose form is irresistible of late and has to be a huge chance here in his first G1 foray. Huge win over this distance at latest. Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    14. 11714 \u2013 Tappin Street Cap<\/strong> (Tapit) Owned by bulldogtoo \u2013 Jockey \u2013 E. Bernstein 6\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo horse with nice record of 16-8-1-3 and banking $434k. Good form of late but another step up in grade here. Last start he was 4th<\/sup> in the Mambo Bones Dirt Route 10F<\/strong>. Sat 13th<\/sup> around 15 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 11th<\/sup> around 11 lengths off them on the turn and ran home okay, beaten 6.5 lengths with an SP of 114. Prior to that he won the Auror World Dirt Route 10.5F<\/strong>. Sat 8th<\/sup> around 8.5 lengths from the lead. Moved to 5th<\/sup> around 5 lengths off them on the turn and rounded them up quickly the last furlong to win by just over 3 lengths with an SP of 114. Before that he was 7th<\/sup> in the G2 Crooklyn Hcp 12F<\/strong>. Sat 13th<\/sup> around 18 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 13th<\/sup> around 16 lengths off them on the turn and finished steadily the last furlong, beaten just over 8 lengths with an SP of 108. His last run over the distance was poor but got too far back. Hopefully he stays in touch and launch late. Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    15. 27141 \u2013 Shift Yourself<\/strong> (English Channel) Owned by plano9 \u2013 Jockey \u2013 C. Orza 8\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5yo horse with nice record of 20-9-3-1 and banking $567k. Been in pretty good form of late and should make his presence felt here. Last start he won the Mississippi Gulch Dirt Stayer 12F<\/strong>. Sat 5th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the early lead. Moved to 2nd<\/sup> around 3 lengths off them on the turn but powered home the last furlong to win by 1.5 lengths with an SP of 114. Prior to that he was 4th<\/sup> in the G2 Grey Fox 13F<\/strong>. Sat 2nd<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the lead. Dropped to 4th<\/sup> around 3 lengths off them on the turn but faded badly the last furlong, beaten 17.5 lengths with an SP of 100. Before that he won the Eruption Dirt Stayer 13F<\/strong>. Sat 4th<\/sup> around 6 lengths from the lead. Took over by just under a length on the turn and raced clear the last furlong to win by 2 lengths with an SP of 118. Poor run in G2 company two back, but either side was very good. Can he step up in this grade? Chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Impossible race to handicap with so many chances and no one would be a big surprise. Plenty of value to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      13. Honor His Deity<\/strong> \u2013 Going with the in-form horse here. Huge win last start over this route and looks a major player here. 9\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      4. Madcap Mo<\/strong> \u2013 Another in-form horse who looks to be a major player here at very good odds. 13\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      6. Luterano<\/strong> \u2013 Another horse who is in great form. Hopes to get a soft lead and be hard to run down. 14\/1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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