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<\/SPAN>Grade I The February Stakes <\/SPAN><\/B>
$2,000,000, 4 Year Olds and Up
One Mile (8 F) \u00a0<\/SPAN>
Track:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Dirt<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>
<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>Local racegoers will be crowding the grandstand in spite of the gloomy forecast as fourteen older horses take to the track to compete in the 1st<\/SUP> Edition of the $2M Grade I The February Stakes \u00a0<\/SPAN>over eleven furlongs of turf in Japan.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A highly competitive field will parade to the post featuring WIRELESS EAVESDROP(KY) econ<\/I> <\/B>and \u00a0<\/SPAN>WATERGATE SCANDAL(KY) jonsnow<\/I> <\/B><\/SPAN>as standouts among them and promises to be an exciting edition. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Let\u2019s examine this competitive field \u2026<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>Race Analysis<\/SPAN><\/U><\/B> by Hladun<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>We are unveiling a new prognosticating tool today as we seek to gain every edge we can in deciphering the complexity of throughbred handicapping.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>No it\u2019s not the \u201cThoroughGraph\u201d or Brisnet\u2019s sophisticated computer algorythmic programs. Yes<\/I>, that\u2019s right. It\u2019s the Magic 8 Ball!\u00a0 <\/B><\/I><\/SPAN>We\u2019ll ask the Magic Eight Ball a handicapping question specific to the horse in question to gain valuable handicapping insight into the race \u2026<\/I> enjoy!<\/o:p><\/I><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>PP 1:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>80046\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>SPECIAL HAACK(KY)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>ottohaack<\/I>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>(13\/1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>RANK:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>1077<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>This five year old son of Medaglia D\u2019Oro enters the a graded event for the first time in his career and it\u2019s a Grade I at that!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s been on a roll of late having won three in a row and five of his last six events.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In his latest, The Senior Dancer Challenge Stakes, he wired the field with his usual speed-style tactics completing the mile in a rapid 1:33:4 (113) holding on by a shrinking head.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The question today is he good enough to compete at this level.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A shot!<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>QUESTION<\/SPAN><\/U>:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>Can he employ his usual speed style and win at this level?<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>Magic 8 Ball<\/SPAN><\/B> says \u2026 \u201cMy reply is no\u201d<\/o:p><\/I><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>PP 2:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0 <\/SPAN>153395 \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>ESPRIT DE CORPS(AUS)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>kevoman5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/I>\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>(10\/1)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>RANK:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>29<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>This four year old daughter of Encosta De Lago(AUS) has won seven events in sixteen career starts with earnings of $341K.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Never having competed against the boys, trainer kevoman5<\/B> has picked a challenging spot for he initial try.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>That said, she does have graded credentials which include a second place finish, losing by a scant nose, in the Grade II Gowader Stakes and Grade I Exam Stakes last year as a three year old.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In her latest just two weeks ago, she won convincingly in non-graded company covering the mile in smart 1:33:4 (113).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She\u2019s been on the improve for some time now and can make a statement here if still at the top of her game.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>For as far as she goes \u2026 but may forget to stop<\/I>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Beware.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>QUESTION<\/SPAN><\/U>:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>Is she capable of beating the boys in this Grade I affair?<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>Magic 8 Ball<\/SPAN><\/B> says \u2026 \u201cIt is certain\u201d<\/o:p><\/I><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>PP 3:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>36631\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>SAHARA DESERT(AUS)<\/SPAN><\/B>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>godmother<\/B><\/I>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>(9\/1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>RANK:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>79<\/o:p><\/B><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>Having competed in three consecutive Grade I events of late, this four year old son of Encosta De Lago(AUS) has a win in the GI Sterile Mile and a third in his latest The Diplomat Way Handicap.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>With eight consecutive triple digit speed figures he\u2019s been sharp for some time now and is threat to win every time out of late.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A serious contender at a square price.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>QUESTION<\/SPAN><\/U>:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>Can he run down the speed in this Grade I event?<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>Magic 8 Ball<\/SPAN><\/B> says \u2026 \u201cAs I see it yes\u201d<\/o:p><\/I><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>