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<\/SPAN>Grade III The Saint George Stakes <\/SPAN><\/B>
$200,000, 3 Year Olds and Up
One Mile and an Eighth (9 F) \u00a0<\/SPAN>
Track:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Turf <\/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 $200K Grade III The Saint George Stakes over nine furlongs of turf in New South Wales.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A highly competitive field will parade to the post and without a standout among them it promises to be an exciting edition. <\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>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><\/I><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>PP 1:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>81047\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>DWYCK(AUS)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>willyam13<\/I>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>(41\/1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>RANK:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>315<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>This five year old son of Spinning World has been in a funk since the summer when he last won The Bounded Que Stakes over nine furlongs in Vermont.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Since then he\u2019s been beaten by 18, distanced and 14 lengths respectively over three races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A rank outsider here.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>QUESTION:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>Will he get moving in the right direction here?\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>Magic 8 Ball<\/SPAN><\/B> says \u2026 \u201cMy sources say no\u201d<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>PP 2:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>110195\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>ARTIFICIAL CRISIS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>nowitsdark<\/I>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>(7\/1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>RANK:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>174<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>The races elder statesman at the ripe age of seven, this son of Machiavellian has not seen the winners circle since June of 2008 when he won the one mile Grade III Philly Cheese Steak Turf.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The last time he won at today\u2019s distance was in September 2006.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He hasn\u2019t been at his best for a while now and maybe it\u2019s asking a lot of him now to compete at this level.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>An outsider.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>QUESTION:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/B>Do you feel at seven you can still get it done?\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>Magic 8 Ball<\/SPAN><\/B> says \u2026 \u201cYes\u201d<\/I><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>PP 3:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>89474\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>BOOM GATE(ENG) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>thegeneral\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/I>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>(8\/1)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>RANK:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>89<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>This four year old son of Rainbow Quest comes into this event never having gone longer than one mile on the turf so the additional furlong is a question mark.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His success to date has been primarily as a sprinter however he did win the Grade III Dracula Stakes at a mile last spring.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In addition, he has had several good placings in other graded events including the Grade I 2000 Guineas where he finished a closing third beaten by five.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019ll need a fast pace to close into and his running style fits the additional yardage.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>If ready, he\u2019s a contender in this spot.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>QUESTION:<\/SPAN><\/B>\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Can you get the additional distance?\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>Magic 8 Ball<\/SPAN><\/B> says \u2026 \u201cOutlook good\u201d<\/o:p><\/I><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/I><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>PP 4:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>21205\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>CHOP EM DANE(KY)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>meguire6th<\/I>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>(15\/1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>RANK:\u00a0 <\/SPAN>1071<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P>This five year old son of Wando comes out of The Well Resume Special Stakes where he finished a fast closing eighth beaten four lengths running a 106 over nine and half furlongs.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019ll need things to fall into place just right for him to succeed in this spot but he may crave additional yardage in the end.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Watch this time and tab for later on the stretchout.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>\u00a0<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>