{"id":6150,"date":"2008-06-12T18:39:41","date_gmt":"2008-06-12T18:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=6150"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"oldbtb_3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=6150","title":{"rendered":"The HOUSTON DAWN Special Stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The HOUSTON DAWN Special<\/SPAN><\/A> Stakes
A mile and one half
Firm Turf
$70,000
All horses, 4 years old and up<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Good ground welcomes the eleven runners here for this week\u2019s stakes race \u2013 a taster for the 3 graded races coming up later in the card.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>There is lots of talent here over this 12 furlong race and it looks to be a direct confrontation between the fast starters and the late runners.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The runners are:<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

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

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

(El Prado(IRE) x Trempolino x Stage Door Johnny)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>5\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 766,317 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 27\/10<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Delta Tiger<\/SPAN><\/B> bred from a G class mare.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/SPAN>Won G2-The Smurf Catcher<\/B> and G2-Pan Americana Handicap<\/B> over this sort of distance in the past so he\u2019s a more than capable runner in this race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Yet to win in 2008 but he does seem to be coming to the boil nicely after a good 2nd<\/SUP> place last time so maybe he can pull a win out of the bag this time.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If he\u2019s going to achieve anything he needs to be right up with the pace from the very start.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

DUTCH<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceName> <\/SPAN><\/B>HARBOR<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceType><\/st1:place>(JPN) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Lammtarra x Theatrical(IRE) x Alleged)<\/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: 238,817 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 24\/7<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo colt from Lilbitfarm Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> bred from a G class mare.<\/P>

A colt that took an age to break his maiden tag finally came good in 2008 with a couple of stakes wins already, including his last race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>At his best he is up with the leaders here but he does look a little fragile still and may be aimed for slightly longer distances in the future.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

HIGH SPEED QUEST(IRE) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(High Chaparral (IRE) x Rainbow Quest x Irish River(FR))<\/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: 173,773 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 22\/5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Citation Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> based on a C class horse (Rainbow Mist<\/B>).<\/P>

A horse that has been brought on fairly gently as this is only his third stakes race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Probably hasn\u2019t won enough allowance races in his career to garner too much confidence, but his last race was a real boost despite only managing third place. <\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

JUMPIN\u2019 JAVA <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Java Gold x Seeking The Gold x Spectacular Bid)<\/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: 2,516,335 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 39\/10<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 7yo scratch bred horse from Kiddman Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>.<\/P>

A big earner who has victories in G3-Long Legged Handicap<\/B>, G3-Winchester Park Cup<\/B>, G2-Flying Carpet Handicap<\/B>, G1-John Scott Appreciation Stakes<\/B>, and G1-King Geoff and Queen Beth\u2019s Emerald Stakes<\/B> over a variety of distances so he is no mug.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However his three races so far this year have shown signs of him falling off so this could be a very tough race for him. <\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

LAKELAND<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City>(JPN) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Rock Of <\/B>Gibraltar<\/B><\/st1:place> (IRE) x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Irish River(FR))<\/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: 106,710 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 7\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo colt from Lilbitfarm Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> bred from a C class mare (Lakehouse<\/B>).<\/P>

A very inexperienced 4yo who looks like he may be a horse to reckon with in the future over these longer distances.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This is his first stakes run so it may be a bit premature to expect too much from him so early but just watch for him later in the year. <\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

SECRET\u2019S GOLD <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Touch Gold x Secretariat x <\/B>Damascus<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City>)<\/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: 378,162 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 46\/12<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 6yo scratch bred horse from Seacadet Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

A very experienced horse who despite a couple of stakes wins in the past, on both dirt and turf, has never really made the breakthrough into the big time.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He won an allowance a couple of races back but shouldn\u2019t really trouble the favourites as he does seem rather one-paced.<\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

IM A SCOOBI DOO <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Weekend Cruise x Sadler\u2019s Wells x Secretariat)<\/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: 137,702 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 23\/9<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo scratch bred horse from Red Dirt Runners<\/SPAN><\/B> bred by newscoobi<\/I>.<\/P>

A successful $15,000 claim as a 4yo who has paid dividends since in allowance wins and has been moved up to stakes class after two easy victories.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He does seem prone to the odd bad run but if he\u2019s managed to put that behind him could pose a bigger threat than his odds suggest.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Expect him to try and take an early lead and burn off the opposition over the course of the race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

TETE OF OZ(IRE) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Moon Ballad (IRE) x Cozzene x Mountain Cat)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>5\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 345,586 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 37\/9<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Sabbath Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> based on an F class horse.<\/P>

Won some nice stakes and placed in a number of graded races last year and has already started 2008 in fine fashion.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Easily overcame Secret\u2019s Gold<\/B> back in February but was well beaten by High Speed Quest<\/B> the following month, where he put in a poor performance, so he\u2019ll have his work cut out to achieve better than a mid-field performance..\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

SEEKING AN EMPIRE(KY) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

Trainer: <\/B>fairhaven<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City><\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

(Empire Maker x Seeking The Gold x Storm Bird)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>4\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 200,370 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 18\/6<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo colt from The Evil Empire<\/SPAN><\/B> bred from an F class mare.<\/P>

The favourite for this race comes here after a really disappointing run in a grade I race last time and has yet to achieve a victory this year.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Prior to that loss he seemed to be knocking on the door with some consistent performances but he\u2019ll need to be very strong minded to justify his short odds.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Still relatively inexperienced he at least has time to re-find his touch. <\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

THUNDER CLONE <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Thunder Gulch x Holy Bull x Lear Fan)<\/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: 52,327 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 9\/4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 5yo horse from Candlestick Farm Stables<\/SPAN><\/B> based on a G class horse.<\/P>

Very inexperienced for his age he had over 2 years off of the track after winning 2 of his 3 runs.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He seems to have come back reasonably strong however and apart from a couple of runs over 14 furlongs or more has defied some very long odds to make the money places.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Not sure about this distance for him as it may be a couple of furlongs too long but he is an unknown quantity in this field.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

IN THE HUNT CH(IRE) <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>

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

(Rock Of <\/B>Gibraltar<\/B><\/st1:place> (IRE) x <\/B>Irish<\/B><\/st1:PlaceName> <\/B>River<\/B><\/st1:PlaceType><\/st1:place>(FR) x Caerleon)<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Odds:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>36\/1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Earnings: 80,885 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Runs\/Wins: 7\/3<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

A 4yo scratch bred colt from Cothill Stables<\/SPAN><\/B>.<\/P>

Another very inexperienced 4yo who despite some good victories at allowance level hasn\u2019t really shown the class that he will need to be successful here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He is in good form however, and in this, his first year in racing, can expect many more victories in the future I am sure.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

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

\u00a0<\/o:p><\/P>

A tough one to call but I\u2019m prepared to stick my neck out and go for a long odds chance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Im A Scoobi Doo<\/B> looks more than capable of grabbing that early lead and keeping it \u2013 and at the very least he looks a great each-way shot.<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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