{"id":5985,"date":"2008-05-15T12:22:15","date_gmt":"2008-05-15T12:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=5985"},"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=5985","title":{"rendered":"Grade III Port Marshua Handicap"},"content":{"rendered":"

Port Marshua Handicap
Grade III
A mile and one sixteenth
Firm Turf
$125,000
All horses, 3 years old and up<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

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A full field have shown up for what looks to be a very competitive Graded race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The runners are:<\/P>

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CAT FIVE CYCLONE(KY) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: ydracing3<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Mr. Greeley x Storm Cat x Northern Dancer)<\/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: 376,745 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 23\/8<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo scratch bred colt from Yellow Dog Racing (FNQ \u2013 <\/SPAN><\/B>Australia<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region>)<\/SPAN><\/B>. After a reasonable number of dirt starts with a number of wins as a 2yo he was finally switched to turf with immediate success.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has still yet to achieve a graded victory but that just looks to be a matter of time providing that he can maintain a slightly higher level of consistency in his running.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019ll be jut off of the pace waiting for the chance to attack. <\/P>

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

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

(Macho Uno x Theatrical(IRE) x Sadler\u2019s Wells)<\/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: 149,059 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 36\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Tequila Mockingbird<\/SPAN><\/B> bred from an E class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Another guy who spent most of his early races on dirt before being switched to turf.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s quite capable of putting in a good run but probably lacks the killer instinct needed to win the tighter races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Could be good for a place here. <\/P>

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

Trainer: simster6<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Gone West x Storm Cat x Nijinsky II)<\/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: 866,506 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 16\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo scratch bred colt from The Evil Empire<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>An expensive breeding but a successful one with victories in G3-The Redalert Matchmaker Mile<\/B> and G1-Penn Mile<\/B> as a 3yo. This year has produced some mixed results so far but he is due a monster run very soon for sure.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A late runner he\u2019ll be hoping he can pass the leading horses as they slow over the last furlong or so.<\/P>

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KEPLER BERZERK <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Woodman x A.P. Indy x <\/B>Danzig<\/B><\/st1:place>)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>12\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 2,373,022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 46\/18<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Marre Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> bred from a C class mare (Berzerk A.P.<\/B>).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Perhaps coming to the end of his successful career now after 46 runs and over $2m in earnings. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Winner of G1-Sand Castle Fee Duty<\/B>, G2-Jacobsson Special<\/B> and, earlier this year, G3-Jennifer <\/B>Connley<\/B><\/st1:City> <\/B>BC<\/B><\/st1:State><\/st1:place> Turf Cap<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Since that G3 win he seems to have rather lost interest and at this level that is not usually a good sign at this level.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In the past his owner has not been afraid to freshen him up in allowances when the occasion demanded so maybe that\u2019s all that is needed to wake this fellah up.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/P>

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

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

(Woodman x Dynaformer x Compliance)<\/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: 1.271,916 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 31\/8<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo scratch bred horse from ONEWORLD Stables \u2013 Established Wk. 634<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Another member of the $1m club after wins in G3-High Lady Cup<\/B> and G1-World Cup Turf Mile<\/B>,\u00a0 <\/SPAN>but this year has been a disappointment so far.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His last run, 4th<\/SUP> in a G1, showed a little more promise and there are signs that he could be ready to get back on the winning trail in this one. \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>He\u2019ll be looking to track the early leaders \u2013 let\u2019s just hope that he can find a clear run this time.<\/P>

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

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

(Galileo (IRE) x Blushing Groom(FR) x Majestic Light)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>16\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 136,492 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 19\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo scratch bred horse from Ozsteve Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>. \u00a0<\/SPAN>A lightly raced horse who hasn\u2019t really proved himself at this level yet.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His one stakes win was a long time ago now and he struggled last time in an allowance despite having every chance in an average field.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/P>

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CRAZY SCOOB <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Awesome Again x Mr. Prospector x Northern Dancer)<\/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: 268,617 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 29\/12<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo scratch bred horse from Robsscoobi Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>. \u00a0<\/SPAN>An in form horse who probably hasn\u2019t been given enough chances at stakes and graded levels, but has performed well in stakes and restricted races in the past.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He looks in pretty good form just now and this could be the race where he makes his breakthrough at long last. <\/P>

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

Trainer: pick4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Ghostzapper x Elusive Quality x <\/B>Seattle<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew)<\/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: 182,145 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 16\/6<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo colt from Pierchinski Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> based on an F class horse.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>An up-and-coming colt who has proved himself already this year with a nice stakes win last time out.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Looks to still be improving and could defy those juicy odds with a late run.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

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

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

(King Cugat x Theatrical(IRE) x Kingmambo)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>18\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 103,769 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 17\/6<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo colt from Seveii Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> bred from a G class mare. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Looking to make it three wins in a row this colt may just find this race a bit too hot to handle.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019ll certainly be one of the early leaders of this race but I feel he may not be able to fend off the competition over the last furlong.<\/P>

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DIXIE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place>\u2019S PAPPILLA(KY) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: doctahg1<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Dixieland Band x A.P. Indy x Round Table)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>12\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 410,070 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 20\/8<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Dentition *No Do Claima\u2019s* Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> based on an E class horse.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Since winning the G2-Fivestarnick Handicap<\/B> back in August this colt seems to have lost his way a little and, other than a 2nd<\/SUP> place in an off-track G2 , he\u2019s only managed to find a couple of 4th<\/SUP> places.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The signs are definitely not good for this one who at his best would have been the red hot favourite.<\/P>

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

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

(Dixiel;and Band x Wild Again x Fusaichi Pegasus)<\/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: 790,080 \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 colt from Pedro\u2019s Racing Empire<\/SPAN><\/B> bred from a D class mare.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Winner of the G3-Dracula Stakes<\/B>, G2-Tette Mile Classic<\/B> and proving he on good form just now, \u00a0<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>his last race, the G2-Lone Star Mile<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However he is prone to some poor runs, especially after a big race so maybe you should hold off making too big a bet on this one here. <\/P>

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RICKY<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceName> <\/SPAN><\/B>CASINO<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceName><\/st1:place>(AUS) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: nog1<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Redoute\u2019s Choice x Kingmambo x Sadler\u2019s Wells)<\/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: 269,175 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 15\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo scratch bred colt from Hawk43 Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A lightly raced colt who is in the form of his life just now in terms of consistency.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His only fault is that he perhaps settles for 2nd<\/SUP> place too often but as an out-and-out sprinter it may just be that the conditions here will be ideal for him, and barring any unforeseen problems his connections will be brimming with confidence.. \u00a0<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/P>

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THE CITY FLY(IRE) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Theatrical(IRE) x <\/B>Carson City<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> x <\/B>Danzig<\/B><\/st1:place>)<\/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: 139,745 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 33\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Brundlefly Stables <\/SPAN><\/B>bred from a G class mare. \u00a0<\/SPAN>This horse took forever to finally break his maiden tag and the fact that he subsequently found success in allowances was probably more surprising than anything.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s still to make the break through into stakes races and after 33 runs his time is surely running out.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I\u2019m not sure he will find this the right spot, but with clever placing by his trainer he could find the right stakes race before too long. <\/P>

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

Trainer: peeps8<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Galileo (IRE) x Blushing Groom(FR) x Nureyev)<\/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: 1,263,945 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 31\/11<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo scratch bred horse from Cobra Kai Racing Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>. \u00a0<\/SPAN>This horse has a nice race \u00a0<\/SPAN>record with wins in the G3-Dracula Stakes <\/B>and G2-Utah BB Mile<\/B>, but 2008 has not been kind to him so far.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>You have to feel that there are still a few big races left in this one but as the new crop of 4yo\u2019s continue to improve you can see the writing on the wall. <\/P>

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

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It seems to be getting increasingly harder for the older horses to hold off the up-and-coming 4yo\u2019s and with that in mind my picks are Ricky Casino(AUS)<\/B> and, more of an each way, Otto Who(KY)<\/B>. \u00a0<\/SPAN><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ricky Takes The Gamble<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":228,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/228"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5985"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5985\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}