{"id":6208,"date":"2008-06-26T14:46:54","date_gmt":"2008-06-26T14:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=6208"},"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=6208","title":{"rendered":"Milers on the Turf in sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">Tette Mile Classic<\/SPAN><\/B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><BR>Grade II <BR>One mile <BR>Firm Turf <BR>$250,000 <BR>All horses, 3 years old<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" \/><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">11 3yo colts attended the starting declaration for the Firm Turf Mile Race in Sweden, let\u2019s take a look at the runners.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#1 <B>HEPS ROCK(KY) 20\/1 5 Races \u2013 2 Wins \u2013 72,016$<o:p><\/o:p><\/B><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=158642\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=158642<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold\">This Dynaformer Colt cracked his maiden just 1 month ago, he then won an ALW Race in germany over 1 mile, he looks very untested and unexperienced. His Speed Numbers in the High 80s don\u2019t suggest he will finish in the money here. It\u2019s tough to predict how he will fare in Graded Company, but unless he can up his performance a lot, you can expect him bein the backmarker.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold\">#2 <B>NIGHT SIGNAL(IRE) 7\/1 15 Races \u2013 4 Wins \u2013 148,498$<o:p><\/o:p><\/B><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=110141\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=110141<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">The Night Shift Colt brings a lot more experience, but he takes an enourmous step in class, last time out, he won an owner restricted ALW in Australia, he\u2019s well traveled for a 2yo, and his biggest in today came as a 2yo, when he won an Ungraded Stakes Race in ontario. Recent performances suggest 1 Mile is too short for him, not in my Top 3.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#3 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">VERTBAUDET(IRE) 5\/1 10 Races \u2013 7 Wins \u2013 170,775$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=76827\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=76827<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">This colts career looked all bright, until ownership deceided to take a shot at the 12f Derby d\u2019English, the horse was overwhelmed by the crowd and found the distance way too long. He however demonstrated his class at 1 Mile back in early May, when he won a Stakes Race with a huge 108 Speed Number. We have to see how he took the adventure over 12f, but if that didn\u2019t hurt him, he could make a huge impact on this race, and enter the winner\u2019s circle for the 8<SUP>th<\/SUP> time in his young career.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#4 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">LEXI&#8217;S SMILE(KY) 5\/1 15 Races \u2013 4 Wins \u2013 92,362$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=136583\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=136583<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">This Include colt will tackle Graded Races for the 3<SUP>rd<\/SUP> Time, and this may be his lucky number, the first two tries came at the wrong time and the wrong distance, today he seems well prepared. He won 2 ALWs in his last 2 races, and made impression with a 103 and a 106 mark. It seems he still hasn\u2019t found his ideal distance, and I\u2019d suggest half a furlong more and his chances would be even better, nevertheless, a money finish seems possible.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#5 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">TREBRE RED(IRE) 25\/1 12 Races \u2013 2 Wins \u2013 74,160$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=35698\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=35698<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">Somehow it\u2019s a mistery to me, how an owner can force a horse, that has a tough time competing in ALWs, into Graded Racing. He finished 13<SUP>th<\/SUP> in a Group 2 Sprint last time in New York, and with all likelyhood, the result will be nearly the same here, he ran a solid 6<SUP>th<\/SUP> last time over 8f in a Group 3 race, but with a Speed of 90, it will be tough to be near that in this race. Ao to sum it up, not the class to run here.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#6 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">MAXIMUS PRIME(KY) 8\/1 6 races \u2013 3 Wins \u2013 44,680$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=153995\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=153995<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">Another runner with only small experience, and no experience in Graded racing, Won his first 3 races with nice speed Numbers, but stepping up to Stakes class didn\u2019t do him well, with a 3<SUP>rd<\/SUP> and a 5<SUP>th<\/SUP> over 8.5 f. The step back in distance seems ok, but steppin up to Group 2 will make it tough for him.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#7 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">KEPLER TOKYO(JPN) 9\/1 14 Races \u2013 6 Wins \u2013 544,220$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=50068\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=50068<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">This colt brings all the Experience you can expect from a 3yo. He won a Group 1 as a 2yo, and finsihed 3<SUP>rd<\/SUP> in the Breeders Bowl Juvenile Turf, from then on his career went downwards.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">As a 3yo he couldn\u2019t even compete in Ungraded Class so far, but preppin him in ALWs his ownership is hopeful to rebound in the Summer Season He won an ALW in April and May, and looked sharp over 6.5f last time running a 99 his best speed so far. If he can handle the distance and find his 2yo form, this can be the opening of better days for this 2yo star.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#8 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">EMPIRE INFERNO(KY) 5\/1 14 Races \u2013 5 Wins \u2013 115,642$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=135647\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=135647<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">The 3yo Empire Maker colt ran his best race so far over 8.5f last time out, producing a 102 and just gettin caught at the line to finish 2<SUP>nd<\/SUP> in a Stakes race. He won 3 ALWs as a 3yo, and the step up to Graded Racing is a logic one, despite the Stakes win missing. Should find the distance to his liking, and if he gets a early lead will be tough to catch. I see him finishing just outside the Top 3 nevertheless.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#9 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">FIRST FERDIE(KY) 22\/1 5 Races \u2013 2 Wins \u2013 65,470$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=94083\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=94083<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">With most of the top 3yo turf milers missing, lots of owners seem to be jumping the ship and take huge chances at this race, however, if you fail in Ungraded Stakes, you shouldn\u2019t take a step to Graded Competition. The First samurai 3yo colt won an 8f ALW with a nice 93 speed last time out, he should finish around 7<SUP>th<\/SUP> or 8<SUP>th<\/SUP> with that speed here. I don\u2019t see him any better, unless he breaks a flyer.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#10 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">SARDINI(KY) 7\/2 13 races \u2013 5 Wins \u2013 446,130$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=139748\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=139748<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">The bookies early morning favourite looks all impressive here. He is far away from a secure lock, but has more experience and more winnings than 9 out of his 10 rivals. He adds that with nice outings in a Group 2 and a Group 3 last 2 races finishing 2<SUP>nd<\/SUP> and 3<SUP>rd<\/SUP>, the step to the winners circle for this 2yo group 1 Winners looks only logical. The Bernadini Colt posted a 103 and a 102 in his last races and looks for his first turf win. He was switched from dirt after a mediocre start to his 3yo campaign, and took it all well so far. My obvious pick to take this race.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">#11 <\/SPAN><B><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">RURAL LEGEND(KY) 11\/1 7 races \u2013 3 Wins \u2013 69,830$<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><A href=\"http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=147146\">http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=147146<\/A><o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">It looks like the story of this race, \u201cALW Winner going at it in a Group 2\u201d, another fine horse, that should try to get wins in Ungraded Stakes, he produced a nice 90 Speed Rating winning over 8f earlier this year, he will need to produce a 105 rating at least here, and I don\u2019t see him do that.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\"><o:p>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">Final Outlook:<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><P class=MsoNormal style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt\"><SPAN lang=EN-US style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US\">The Question is, can one of the ALW horses produce a speed figure of 100+, which I don\u2019t think is likely, so it will come down to 4,3,8 and 10, with 2yo star #7 in the mix. I pick the 10 to beat the 3 and the 4 in my Top 3.<o:p><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sardini looks for his first turf win<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"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-6208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6208","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\/84"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6208"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6208\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}