{"id":6581,"date":"2008-09-17T21:04:13","date_gmt":"2008-09-17T21:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=6581"},"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=6581","title":{"rendered":"Bluegrass Cup G2"},"content":{"rendered":"

This years Bluegrass Cup Sprint looks to be one very special race as some of the worlds fastest three year old sprinters look to do battle over six furlongs. Clear skies are expected and the track will be fast. We expect a blistering pace, and a lot of exciting action. For your enjoyment I have added Jockey\u2019s career stats, as well as Povs Sim Dosage Calculator profiles for each horse. I recognize dosage is not used in the sim, and the calculator is not entirely updated, however I still think it makes for some fun and interesting reading. Goodluck to all the trainers in the Bluegrass Cup, and I hope you enjoy my preview. <\/P>

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Fernando Hero\u00a0 <\/SPAN>15\/1\u00a0 PP1<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Dehere \u00a0<\/SPAN>x Seeking the Gold x Danehill<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable:<\/B> Fernando<\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>R Neely 8.2% \/ 24%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>16 total points (4-5-7-0-0) CD: .81 DI: 3.57<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>15 4 2 2 $151,325<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Fernando Hero was a late entry for this race. He is coming off a disappointing Equinics run, but he has shown speed. He finished 4th<\/SUP> in The Brothers Civil Memorial with a 101 speed. He will need to make the transition to the next level to win here in Kentucky<\/st1:place><\/st1:State>. <\/P>

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Howard\u2019s End\u00a0 <\/SPAN>7\/1\u00a0 PP2<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Henny Hughes x Awesome Again x Mr. Prospector<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable: <\/B>Simond5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>P Cadigan 13.2% \/ 38%<\/o:p><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>10 total points (5-3-2-0-0) CD: 1.3 DI: 9<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>19 7 5 5 $304,928<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Henny\u2019s love to sprint and Howard\u2019s End is no different. Back in late May he finished a strong second in the G3 Great Fishing Hole Stakes down in Mexico<\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region>. That was a race in which he beat tough formidable opponents such as Encostina and De Fu, but failed to catch Vorreedi who had a fantastic trip. More recently Howard\u2019s End took first in The Curious Yodel Bonaza, but that was against a different class of runners than he will see today, and he followed up that race with an 11th<\/SUP> place G3 finish.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/P>

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Megs The Cat\u00a0 <\/SPAN>14\/1\u00a0 PP3<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Hennessy x Ferdinand x <\/I>Seattle<\/I><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable:<\/B> Zzz2912<\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>M Ketron 8.5% \/ 26%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>12 total points <\/B>(5-0-5-2-0) <\/B>CD: .67 DI: 1.67<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>12 6 1 1 $266,540<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Megs The Cat hasn\u2019t had graded success since two, but will look to get over that hump this week. Is coming off an impressive victory in the Weekends Over Handicap Stakes. He showed off his knack for stalking just off the lead in that race in which he ran a blazing 107 speed. Megs is lightly raced with only 12 career races, and should be fresh for this one. Megs The Cat could be a real nice surprise here in Kentucky. <\/P>

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Pyralis\u00a0 <\/SPAN>7\/1\u00a0 PP4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Bandini x <\/I>Forest<\/I><\/st1:place> Wildcat x Wild Again<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable: <\/B>Kbsweet<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>B Sipe 10.6% \/ 32%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>8 total points (3-4-1-0-0) CD: 1.25 DI: 15<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>16 5 4 2 $1,495,960<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

This dazzling colt finished 2nd<\/SUP> in Smackdown at six furlongs back in July, and more recently2nd in Equinics. Now Pyralis is returning to the track to further progress his legacy in what is sure to be a tough battle here in Kentucky<\/st1:place><\/st1:State>. Pyralis will most likely stalk from the center of the pack, and look to make a late kick towards glory. I wouldn\u2019t dare bet against him.<\/P>

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Wolf\u2019s Slam\u00a0 <\/SPAN>11\/1\u00a0 PP5<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

French Deputy x Grandslam x Dixieland Band<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable: <\/B>Graywolf4<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>I Hoge 8.6% \/ 27%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>4 total points (2-1-1-0-0) CD: 1.25 DI: 7<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>24 8 3 4 $250,843<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

This chestnut colt is coming off a string of disappointing runs. He hasn\u2019t won since the G2 No Country For Sprints Stakes in which he managed to just get the lead. He did hold on nicely however to his lead, and expanded on that lead to finish with a monstrous 111 speed factor. That race alone I think shows the tremendous potential of this fine colt, but fatigue may be playing a factor in his recent string of disappointing runs. I think Wolf\u2019s Slam must stalk in this race. His mediocre gate speeds suggest he might struggle to take the lead early in this field, and he may need to lay off the gas pedal at the start of this one to succeed. <\/P>

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Foxy <\/B>Mesa<\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City>\u00a0 <\/SPAN>13\/1 PP6<\/B><\/P>

Sky <\/I>Mesa<\/I><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> x Forty Niner x <\/I>Seattle<\/I><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable: <\/B>Docpmg<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>S Ledwith<\/st1:place> 7% \/ 27%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>12 total points (6-2-3-0-1) CD: 1 DI:3.8<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>12 4 1 2 $333,430<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Foxy Mesa<\/st1:place><\/st1:City> was a favorite heading into this years Smackdown six furlong dirt sprint event. Something went horribly wrong and Foxy Mesa had a set back, but he rebounded quick and managed a 4th<\/SUP> in the Delpenn King\u2019s Bishop Stakes. Assuming Foxy Mesa is back to form and sharp means we could be looking at a major rebound for this fine colt. I would like to see Foxy Mesa do some stalking in this race, and really come of age with a nice run. He is lightly raced with world class talent, so we may see a big run here in Kentucky<\/st1:place><\/st1:State>. <\/P>

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Cherokee Warrior\u00a0 <\/SPAN>15\/1\u00a0 PP7<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Cherokee Run x Pulpit x Hennessey <\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable:<\/B> Riverman<\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>B Alt 8.7% \/ 28%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>8 total points (4-1-3-0-0) CD: 1.13 DI: 4.33<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>12 5 3 1 $93,609<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

At one point it looked like we might have rain for Saturdays race but the skies cleared bringing plenty of sun. Now this entry doesn\u2019t look as promising as it had. Maybe Cherokee Warrior can dig deep and get a breakout run. He certainly has the pedigree. <\/P>

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Corporate Finance\u00a0 <\/SPAN>9\/2\u00a0 PP8<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

With Approval x Belong To Me x <\/I>Seattle<\/I><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable: <\/B>Grandview<\/st1:place><\/st1:City><\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>D Givens 20.8% \/ 48%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>24 total points (3-6-15-0-0) CD:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>.5 DI: 2.2<\/P>

Race Career:<\/B> 18 9 2 1 $1,105,972<\/o:p><\/P>

Corporate Finance leads this group of runners with a whopping 244 stakes point. This beautiful roan colt proves that there is no shame in having a sprinter. With over a million in lifetime earnings no one can deny that Corporate Finance hasn\u2019t been fantastic, but if he is going to be fantastic today he may have to get out of the gate quicker than usual. Will be interesting to see if he can continue his three year old dominance at this distance, or if his kick is too little too late. At any rate Corporate Finance is sure to have his nose near the wire in this one. You can bet this Equinics Champion will be ready to race on Saturday. <\/P>

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Henny Again\u00a0 <\/SPAN>10\/1\u00a0 PP9<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Henny Hughes x Wild Again x <\/I>Danzig<\/I><\/st1:place><\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable:<\/B> Henny<\/o:p><\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>L Cardinal 8.7% \/ 24%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>12 total points (3-4-5-0-0) CD: .83 DI: 3.8<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>11 5 0 3 $405,515<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

In May Henny Again won an allowance race with a 105 speed factor. Then the colt was sent to Smackdown in July. He came into that race a long shot, and left with a stunning upset performance win. He upset some of the finest sprinters in the sim, and proved he belonged with the elite. Now he is coming off a G3 win in the Chicago Cubs Sprint to the Finish Stakes. At this point one has to wonder if any three year old can upstage this dynamic Henny Hughes colt. <\/P>

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Mount Diablo\u00a0 <\/SPAN>10\/1\u00a0 PP10<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Mineshaft x Deputy Minister x Easy Goer<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable:<\/B> Zwylde<\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>S O\u2019Calsew Returned No Data<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage:<\/B> 14 total points (5-2-7-0-0) CD: .86 DI: 3<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>11 6 1 0 $473,220<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Mount Diablo is coming off two wins in a row with the last being a monstrous 110 speed figure in the DelPenn King\u2019s Bishop Stakes. In that race he defeated Judas Has Spoken and Foxy Mesa who\u00a0is racing in this field. He has showed excellent gate speed at times and looks like he may be able to go for the wire to wire win. Regardless of tactics Mount<\/st1:PlaceType> Diablo<\/st1:PlaceName><\/st1:place> has shown he is a force to be reckoned with in Kentucky<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> this week. With only 11 starts he is certainly fresh, and if his last race is any indication he is quickly becoming a force in the sprinting world of racing. <\/P>

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Gone For Royal\u00a0 <\/SPAN>11\/1\u00a0 PP11<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Gone West x Storm Cat x Royal Ski<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable: <\/B>Jetster<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>D Sherman<\/st1:place><\/st1:City> 10.4% \/ 31%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>20 total points (9-7-4-0-0) CD: 1.25 DI: 9<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>14 6 3 0 $526,720<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Gone For Royal ran 4th<\/SUP> in a tough 17 horse field at equinics over six furlongs. He won the G2 Pea Shooter\u2019s Handicap back in May against some very tough runners such as Procedure and Catlike Strength. He seems to be sent for the lead in each race he runs. I expect he will go for the lead once again in what is expected to be a very fast Bluegrass Sprint. Will be interesting to see if he can take the lead and sustain it. <\/P>

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Feedlot Cowboy\u00a0 <\/SPAN>15\/1\u00a0 PP12<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Gold Legend x Alydar x Hail to Reason<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable:<\/B> Dwightski<\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>K Bortz 8.4% \/ 26%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage:<\/B> 32 total points (11-4-17-0-0) CD: .81 DI: 2.76<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>22 7 4 1 $340,290<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Feedlot Cowboy has bounced around between turf and dirt in his 22 race career. Just two races back he finished 7th<\/SUP> in the Notion Teddy Stakes with a 104 speed factor. He will be a long shot today. Nonetheless, Feedlot Cowboy brings excellent pedigree and will try and make the step up in class now on dirt. <\/P>

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Hills Not Found\u00a0 <\/SPAN>7\/1\u00a0 PP13<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Elusive Quality x Danehill x Mr. Prospector<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable:<\/B> Vegasjef<\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>K Stabler 7.1% \/ 23%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>20 total points (7-7-6-0-0) CD: 1.05 DI: 5.67<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>18 5 2 3 $110,040<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Hills Not Found had his coming out party in the Bluegrasss Revel Bonaza Stakes when he ran a marvelous 109 speed factor showing a nice late kick. That win put Hills Not Found in the\u00a0position to\u00a0prove he is\u00a0in the\u00a0elite\u00a0class of three year old sprinters earlier this month. Now coming back on short rest he will try and prove he can destroy a field full of top level sprinters. Expect him to stalk and move again this week. <\/P>

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Morning Prayers\u00a0 <\/SPAN>19\/1\u00a0 PP14<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Pulpit x Theatrical x <\/I>Seattle<\/I><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> Slew<\/o:p><\/I><\/P>

Stable:<\/B> Pazjazz<\/P>

Jockey: <\/B>P Jazz 8.8% \/ 27%<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

POVS Dosage: <\/B>18 total points (7-2-9-0-0) CD: .89 DI: 3<\/P>

Race Career: <\/B>20 5 5 2 $168,882<\/o:p><\/B><\/P>

Pazjazz is trainer and jockey for this compelling colt. He will need a break out performance to shine in Kentucky this week<\/st1:place><\/st1:State>. It looked to me like Mourning Prayers was\u00a0praying for rain since he likes the muck. Still the race must go on. The pedigree on this fine colt is outstanding. They say he is a stunner to look at. <\/P>

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