{"id":5847,"date":"2008-04-25T10:33:42","date_gmt":"2008-04-25T10:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=5847"},"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=5847","title":{"rendered":"Long Shot RODEO DRIVE to Win Sydney Oaks!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sydney Oaks Stakes<\/strong>
Grade I
One Mile and a half on the Firm Turf Course
$750,000
Fillies and mares, 3 years old<\/p>\n

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I love coming to this beautiful track in New South Wales and this time we are here for the Sydney Oaks Grade I. The weather is predicted to be absolutely beautiful and the track should be fast and firm. We have a really interesting field here with some up an comers in the three year old ranks. Some of these youngsters are really starting to mature and could be the next big thing in our race world. Most are stretching it out to this distance for the very first time and you just never know what might happen. We have a Horse of the Year entered and who knows that we might have this years winner in this race as well so let\u2019s take a look:<\/font><\/p>\n

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1 – CAVALIER CHANT(KY)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
11\/1<\/TH><\/font> Aggots <\/TH><\/font>14.7%<\/TH><\/font> M.Ridenhour<\/TH><\/font> 76 – 6 – 8 – 8 – 8%<\/TH><\/font> 94.82<\/TH><\/font> $211,740<\/T><\/font>32<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
(WAR CHANT x KINGMAMBO x CAERLEON GOLD out of MAGIC MOUNTAIN) I can guarantee that trainer Aggots and the Briant Breeding and Racing Empire would like to do a bit of voodoo and have a rain dance to soften up the track here this weekend. It sure doesn\u2019t appear that is going to happen but this filly loves and off track. Two of her four Stakes wins have been on the soggy stuff and she had another second as well. This will be her first try at this length of a race but she seems to keep stretching out and improving . Jockey Ridenhour has been really struggling this year and be happy that this girl is on the rail with her front running style. It remains to be seen how she takes to the distance. <\/p>\n

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2 – ATHENA AREIA(IRE)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
11\/1<\/TH><\/font>Tesio<\/TH><\/font>21.2%<\/TH><\/font> K.Philp<\/TH><\/font> 29 – 4 – 2 – 7 – 14%<\/TH><\/font> 98.45<\/TH><\/font> $100,688<\/T><\/font>23<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
(MONTJEU (IRE) x DANEHILL x PLEASANT COLONY) This lightly raced chestnut filly has finished in the money on all five of her races with three wins. The last win was her first Stakes outing and trainer Tesio and the Galileo Stables are not only moving her up in class but also a bit longer than she has run before. She won that last race at 11 furlongs so she should be able to handle that and with the capable hands of K.Philp on the reins, she may fare better here than the morning line has set her up. She likes to come from the rear so the inside post is mostly wasted here. She could be a surprise in this race. <\/p>\n

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3 – KUCHIKI(IRE)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
14\/1<\/TH><\/font>Orosto<\/TH><\/font>11.5%<\/TH><\/font> G.Stepnoski<\/TH><\/font> 27 – 3 – 0 – 3 – 11%<\/TH><\/font> 96.02<\/TH><\/font> $124,565<\/T><\/font>61<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
(HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) x AWESOME AGAIN x COZZENE out of RENZOKUKEN) This looks to be one of those inexplicable fillies that run great in Stakes races but look like another horse entirely in Graded company. She definitely has the talent but for some reason she won\u2019t show trainer Orosto and the Ace Stables anything in the big races. She has a nice jock up in Stepnoski, perhaps he can wring something out of her. She likes to hang near the back but needs just a little more kick in the stretch to compete with this group. <\/p>\n

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4 – NOT LONG AGO(NZ)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
21\/1<\/TH><\/font>Kaif011<\/TH><\/font>16.1%<\/TH><\/font> T.Rathman<\/TH><\/font> 29 – 4 – 4 – 1 – 14%<\/TH><\/font> 92.34<\/TH><\/font> $ 74,730<\/T><\/font>58<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( JAHAFIL (GB) x EL PRADO(IRE) x A.P. INDY out of SOMETHING SMOOTH) One of the two coupled entries from the Kaif Stables, this Kaif011 trained filly has finished in on the board in all but one of her five races but hasn\u2019t won her first Stakes race yet. She ran a solid second at 11f last time out though and the Kaif Stables are hoping for a jump in improvement this time out. Rathman is in the leather and he knows how to motivate these young fillies so there is always a possibility that she can make the jump in competition this time out. This will be the biggest field she has run in and that may be disconcerting to the youngster. <\/p>\n

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5 – RODEO DRIVE(KY)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
10\/1<\/TH><\/font>TwoOfUs2<\/TH><\/font>15.5%<\/TH><\/font> L.Fain<\/TH><\/font> 36 – 7 – 4 – 1 – 19%<\/TH><\/font> 96.76<\/TH><\/font> $ 115,218<\/T><\/font>24<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( BERNARDINI x GIANT’S CAUSEWAY (IRE) x RED RANSOM out of VALETTA) This nicely bred brown filly has only run three times on the grass but has really been impressive with three consecutive wins including two Stakes wins at longer distances. Trainer and owner TwoOfUs2 moved her to the green stuff after a solid but unspectacular run on the dirt in four starts. She looks like she could turn into a distance turf monster and this could be her coming out party. She has hot jockey Fain in the saddle and her deep closing style could move her further up the top 25 ladder in rankings. Watch out for this team for a huge win at this level. <\/p>\n

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6 – DEEP DREAMS(JPN)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
13\/1<\/TH><\/font>Oberon<\/TH><\/font>10.5%<\/TH><\/font> R.Owen<\/TH><\/font> 169 – 25 – 15 – 22 – 15%<\/TH><\/font> 93.71<\/TH><\/font> $357,160<\/T><\/font>9<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( DEEP IMPACT x HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) x DANCE BRIGHTLY out of DREAM DANCER) A former Grade I winner that looked poised to really make some noise for trainer Oberon and the Tequila Mockingbird Stables, this top ten ranked filly has fallen on hard times in her last two. Consecutive 13th place finishes has the trainers scratching their heads and trying the switch to longer distances for the big brown girl. They have brought in jockey Owen who has a soft hand for these young runners and perhaps he can get her head turned back around the right way. Her Mother, DREAM DANCER won her first two and then only one more in a 36 race career and you have to worry about that as well. Could be huge race for the TM Stables. <\/p>\n

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7 – DAY OF TRIUMPH(AUS)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
8\/1<\/TH><\/font>ScootBoy<\/TH><\/font>18.8%<\/TH><\/font> K.Williams<\/TH><\/font> 32 – 3 – 2 – 2 – 9%<\/TH><\/font> 96.64<\/TH><\/font> $158,964<\/T><\/font>184<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( ELVSTROEM (AUS) x MANILA x SADLER’S WELLS) Solid but unspectacular describes the puzzling career of this proud ELVESTROEM chestnut filly. She has eight of ten races in the top two spots at the finish yet can\u2019t quite get over that Stakes hump for a win in the bigger races. This will be her second Graded outing and first since October of last year. Trainer and owner ScootBoy is stretching her out a bit after her fastest SPF with a 96 in her last race. She has a stalking style that jockey Williams may be able to use to her advantage from this post. Another young lady with big hopes, this Aussie bred could be ready for a break out race. <\/p>\n

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8 – TIZ YOUR FATE(KY)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
28\/1<\/TH><\/font>Lenny3<\/TH><\/font>21.8%<\/TH><\/font> Z.K.Perry<\/TH><\/font> 18 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 11% <\/TH><\/font> 86.11<\/TH><\/font> $ 21,091<\/T><\/font>N\/A<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( TIZNOW x SEEKING THE GOLD x NORTHERN DANCER out of CHOOSE YOUR FATE) After breaking her maiden on her seventh try for the Evil Empire Stables, this chestnut filly is making a huge jump in class to take on the Graded circuit. For trainer Lenny3 who is known for bringing his youngsters along slowly, this move seems to be a bit of a surprise but she took well to eleven furlongs the last time out and she could make a big splash here with capable jockey Z.K.Perry holding the reins. You have to wonder is she is ready for this level and yet that long ML odds looks awful inviting with this trainers impressive win percentages over the years. Keep an eye on this filly to see if a possible move up the rankings \u201cTiz\u201d her Fate. <\/p>\n

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9 – MIESQUE’S GOLD(SAF)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
3\/1<\/TH><\/font>DABears<\/TH><\/font>16.5%<\/TH><\/font> P.Bangs<\/TH><\/font> 281 – 61 – 57 – 35 – 22%<\/TH><\/font> 103.39<\/TH><\/font> $ 1,345,392<\/T><\/font>1<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( MIESQUE’S APPROVAL x UNBRIDLED’S SONG x CORONADO’S QUEST out of BRIDE\u2019S SONG) It\u2019s been quite a run for last years Two Year Old Horse of the Year and though she hasn\u2019t been quite as dominant in her three year old campaign she is still a force to be reckoned with. Trainer DABears has watched her go two consecutive races without a win for only the second time in her young career and is stretching her out past a mile plus for the first time. Running under the colors of the SmokeGlack stables, this beautiful cream colored filly has a deep closing style that top jockey Bangs may be able to take advantage of at this longer distance. It will certainly be interesting to see how she takes to the extra real estate but I think she should be able to handle it. <\/p>\n

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10 – PAX AUGUSTA(AUS)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
15\/1<\/TH><\/font>Galicia<\/TH><\/font>13.3%<\/TH><\/font> W.Kombi<\/TH><\/font> 17 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 6%<\/TH><\/font> 91.43<\/TH><\/font> $ 108,905<\/T><\/font>194<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( DESERT KING (IRE) x BARATHEA(IRE) x SHIRLEY HEIGHTS(GB) out of ALVARELLA) Still looking for her first Stakes win, this turf bred filly is moving up in class and distance for the first time for trainer Galicia. Part of the Fernando Empire, she has never finished off of the board since her very first outing nine races back. She seems to have the pedigree to go this distance but will have to do it under jockey Kombi who is still looking for only his second win of the year. She needs to make a big jump in SPF to compete here but she seems to run to the level of the competition. It may be a bigger expectation for her to do that this race though against this field. <\/p>\n

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11 – DEATH AWAITS YOU(AUS)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
19\/1<\/TH><\/font>IH8U<\/TH><\/font>20.8%<\/TH><\/font> CJ. Mattson<\/TH><\/font> 25 – 0 – 3 – 2 – 0%<\/TH><\/font> 91.82<\/TH><\/font> $ 55,860<\/T><\/font>215<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) x BLACK TIE AFFAIR(IRE) x CLEVER TRICK out of PRINCESS ANI) The second of the Kaif Stables coupling, this lightly raced continues to improve and stretch out her distance but will be jumping into the Graded level for the first time. She loves the front end and this post won\u2019t facilitate that and may make jokey Mattson\u2019s job that much harder. That is not good news for the stone cold jockey who is still looking for his first win of the season. Trainer IH8U has his hands full with this filly in this particular race but he has certainly been know before to pull off a surprise or two. <\/p>\n

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12 – POLYAMOROUS(JPN)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
6\/1<\/TH><\/font>MikeJoyce<\/TH><\/font>11.2%<\/TH><\/font> B.Philp<\/TH><\/font> 102 – 12 – 9 – 13 – 12%<\/TH><\/font> 99.50<\/TH><\/font> $ 176,580<\/T><\/font>16<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
( ALKAASED x ELA-MANA-MOU(IRE) x PLEASANT COLONY out of TOM\u2019S HAPPY HIPPY) This talented filly with the amusing name seems ready to break out into really big things with four wins in her last five and her best SPF to date with a solid 99 last time out. This will be her first try past nine and a half furlongs but that seemed like she liked the extra distance. A bit of a surprise that trainer MikeJoyce would move her into this distance but I think she can handle it and could a win here would be a huge boost for the Japanese bred chestnut filly. Running under the colors of the Red Dirt Runners Stables, capable jockey B.Philp will have to decide whether to keep her back a bit or try to get down to the rail where she seems most comfortable early in the race. <\/p>\n

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13 – XTRA DYNAFORM(KY)<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS <\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
19\/1<\/TH><\/font>EJDStable<\/TH><\/font>21.9%<\/TH><\/font> R.Dowell<\/TH><\/font> 254 – 46 – 38 – 30 – 18%<\/TH><\/font> 87.56<\/TH><\/font> $405,835<\/T><\/font>5<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
(DYNAFORMER x THEATRICAL(IRE) x IRISH RIVER(FR) out of XTREMELY YOU) Having never run faster than an 87 SPF, this nicely bred filly may prove to be an interesting challenge for both top jockey Dowell and trainer and owner EJDStable. Her best races have come from starts on the front end and her post position and low SPF may hinder that here. If she can get to the rail early and keep this race from turning into a fast paced circuit, she has a chance but with quite a bit of early speed in the race that task seems daunting at best. <\/p>\n

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14 – SENORITA HANAA(JPN)<\/<\/font><\/TH>\t \tODDS<\/TH><\/font> STABLE<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> JOCKEY<\/TH><\/font> WIN%<\/TH><\/font> TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>RANK<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t
8\/1<\/TH><\/font>Mrrx7<\/TH><\/font>16.2%<\/TH><\/font> L.Fontain<\/TH><\/font> 203 – 22 – 26 – 23 – 11%<\/TH><\/font> 93.34<\/TH><\/font> $ 512,735<\/T><\/font>7<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
(FANTASTIC LIGHT x MR. PROSPECTOR x NIJINSKY II out of SENORITA GERI) Though she only won two of forty seven races, this filly\u2019s broodmare Mom has not only produced this Graded winner but three other Stakes winners as well. It will be the first time past 8 \u00bd furlongs for the nicely pedigreed young lady but she has handled any challenge thrown at her so far. With only one finish off of the board and solid jockey Fontain on her back, the Mrrx7 trained girl is looking to use her stalking style to her best advantage from this post. This little Senorita needs to bump her SPF to compete here but she has a proud Momma cheering her on. <\/p>\n

Morning Line = 9-12-7-14<\/strong>
Paz Picks = 5-9-12-14<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With none of the entrants really facing this distance before it is really hard to say just how they will react. I like SENORITA HANAA <\/b> to finish fourth although she may finish much better. I\u2019m not positive she will like the extra distance. The lack of a stretch close in her last race worries me a bit but POLYAMOROUS <\/b> certainly has enough talent to finish in the top three. I always hate to pick MIESQUE’S GOLD <\/b> for anywhere less than first but in this case I want to see her run this longer distance before I back her. I have a long shot to win the race in RODEO DRIVE <\/b> who seems to have really taken to the turf and looks to be ready to let the world know that she has arrived. This race should be a nice way to do just that.<\/p>\n

Good luck to all runners!<\/p>\n

Email your comments to pazjazz.btb@gmail.com<\/font><\/a>I love to hear from you!<\/p>\n

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