{"id":5793,"date":"2008-04-17T18:05:09","date_gmt":"2008-04-17T18:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=5793"},"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=5793","title":{"rendered":"The Craven Stakes lives up to its past"},"content":{"rendered":"

Craven Stakes
Grade III
One mile
Firm Turf
$175,000
All horses, 3 years old<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

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Newmarket<\/st1:place><\/st1:City> plays host to some of the best turf 3yo\u2019s in the game and luckily we have been blessed with good weather with the promise of sunshine later in the day.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The runners are:<\/P>

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NETHERLANDS<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region>(IRE) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Galileo (IRE) x <\/B>Danzig<\/B><\/st1:place> x Fusaichi Pegasus)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>8\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 203,740 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 8\/5 <\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Lsumark Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from an F class mare. \u00a0<\/SPAN>This fellow has gone from strength to strength over his short career but was probably disappointed with only getting third in his first graded run last time out.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s been brought on very carefully by his trainer and should be well up there in this race with a good chance of getting back on the winning trail.<\/P>

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SCOVAZON(ENG) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Rainbow Quest x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Two Punch)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>6\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 200,418 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 17\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Gorby Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a G class mare. This guy has been really busy, notching up an incredible 17 runs already.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Despite being one of the joint favourites he hasn\u2019t won a stakes race for nearly a year and though he has placed well in most of his races looks a poor bet here.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

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ALBERTA<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> TORNADO(KY) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Storm Cat x A.P. Indy x Sadler\u2019s Wells)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>10\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 98,860 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 10\/3 <\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Balata Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and based on a G class horse.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Started life on the dirt but proved himself to be an effective turfer when he switched, winning two stakes runs so far.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He struggled in a G1 last time and, despite looking a nice prospect,\u00a0 <\/SPAN>he may find this race just as tough.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

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CREASE INFRACTION(ENG) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(<\/B>Dubai<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Destination x Swain (IRE) x <\/B>Seattle<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>6\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 163,685 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 12\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Bigrick Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from an E class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The other joint favourite switched to turf for his last 2 races with great effect, though they were only allowance runs.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Still yet to score a stakes win but that looks to be just a matter of time \u2013 and who knows, if he can recreate his last two races here he could justify his odds.<\/P>

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

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

(Lemon Drop Kid x Storm Cat x A.P. Indy)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>13\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 121,757 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 12\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Jef\u2019s Thoroughbred Club<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a G class mare by capeside<\/I>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A terrific claim for $20,000 after a less than convincing start as a 2yo.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The switch obviously suited him as all of his wins soon followed, including a stakes run last time.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I\u2019m not convinced that he is quite good enough to take the win here, but I am convinced there are many more wins in his locker at a lower level.<\/P>

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

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

(Noverre (IRE) x Kris S. x Seeking The Gold)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>14\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 180,470 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 8\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Twinhollow Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a G class mare by calle3<\/I>. A lightly raced colt who won his first three races, including G3-Bad Deal Stakes<\/B> with style.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has had a few disappointments along the way, but this is his first run this year on a settled track and despite this being his longest distance so far he should go well.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A real outside chance of upsetting the odds makers.<\/o:p><\/P>

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MAKE RIGHT TRAFFIC(NZ) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Zabeel(NZ) x Flying Paster x Native Dancer)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>15\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 147,595 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 10\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A scratch bred colt from Krisililj Stables<\/SPAN>.<\/SPAN>\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>This colt really came alive last time out, winning a stakes with something in hand.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s only really put in one poor run on turf to date so expect the unexpected \u2026 maybe. <\/P>

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NINE FORTY<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:time>(KY) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(El Prado(IRE) x Forty Niner x Buckpasser)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>7\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 59,070 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 8\/3<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A scratch bred colt from Worldwide<\/SPAN>.<\/SPAN>\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>Another fairly lightly raced colt, but this one has had looked prone to the odd poor run for no real reason.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Won an excellent allowance in his prep race, but that was on good turf and this firm going may not suit him.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

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ROYAL<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceName> <\/SPAN><\/B>VILLAGE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceType><\/st1:place>(KY) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: catamount1<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(<\/B>Royal<\/B><\/st1:PlaceName> <\/B>Academy<\/B><\/st1:PlaceType><\/st1:place> x Irish River(FR) x Nureyev)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>11\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 120,320 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 8\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Lilbitfarm Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a G class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Everything looked to be going great for this colt until his last race when he could only manage a 5th<\/SUP> place in a 6 horse race.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A return to form may well put the cat amongst the pigeons as he has a lot of ability and is quite capable of leading this one out.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/P>

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STORMIN\u2019 BLUES(KY) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: desperado2<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Bernardini x Storm Cat x Forty Niner)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>8\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 83,686 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 9\/3<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Desperado Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a G class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His only runs as a 3yo have both been in graded races where he has performed well without quite scoring the successes he looked capable of.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This again will be a tough race for him but he will expect to at least hit the money places \u2013 but of course will be aiming for much, much more.<\/P>

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CRAB BE APPLE(IRE) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(High Chaparral (IRE) x A.P. Indy x Sassafras(FR))<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>25\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 164,485 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 10\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Sansanfarm Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from an A class mare (Rakida\u2019s Road<\/B>).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His dam managed to notch up 9 graded wins, including a G1 victory, and his owners will be eager to equal or better this record with this colt.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s done his best up to now without managing to gain a stakes win and I can\u2019t see him starting on the road to fame in here just yet.<\/P>

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

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

(War Front x <\/B>Seattle<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew x Medieval Man)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>9\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 138,050 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 6\/3<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Ace Stables \u2013 Ireland Division<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from an E class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It\u2019s probably too early in his career to see what he will turn into over time, but he has certainly started 2008 impressively with two excellent stakes wins.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Rather spoiled his record with a below par performance in a G1 last time though so he has a bit of a confidence problem to overcome.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Maybe he\u2019ll look a better prospect after this race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

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

Trainer: fetti50<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Forestry x Gone West x Northern Dancer)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>8\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 325,400 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 10\/6<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A colt from Fetti50<\/SPAN><\/B> and based on a G class horse.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A colt who certainly likes to win and comes here in good form after winning the G3-Chantily Lace Cup.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Looked pretty good on dirt in his first few runs but has improved no end since switching to turf where he has never finished out of the top 3.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Probably the biggest danger in the field.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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RELAUNCH THE GOLD(TUR) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Strike The Gold x Leo Castelli x Relaunch)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>52\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 128,903 \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 colt from Belair Stud<\/SPAN><\/B> and bred from a D class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Another busy colt who has perhaps felt the effects of an over-busy campaign in his last few runs.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I\u2019m sure that with careful placement he will prove to be a big hit in allowance company but on current form his odds really say it all.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

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

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A fascinating race for the connoisseur with at least half a dozen in with a real chance and a number of others capable of upsetting the odds if they run up to their best.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I\u2019ll plump for the form horse Farotto(KY)<\/B> who could extend his winning run to 3.<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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