{"id":7504,"date":"2009-11-12T18:46:58","date_gmt":"2009-11-12T18:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=7504"},"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=7504","title":{"rendered":"The Rocky Top Derby – G2 OPEN"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rocky Top <\/SPAN><\/B>Derby<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:place><\/st1:City>
Grade II
Two miles
Fast Dirt
$250,000
All horses, 3 years old and up <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Top of Form<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV>

PP<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

ID<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Horse<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Owner<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Jockey<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Odds<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD>

Preview<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/B><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

1<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

144938<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

KARMA POLICE(KY)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

redhill1 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

M Isdell <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

4\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

EAAA entry<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 4yo scratch bred colt by El Prado that ran in $2000 claimers as a three yr. old.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Present owner is the fifth and probably the last, considering the present status of this nice colt. \u00a0<\/SPAN>As the colt\u2019s name implies he didn\u2019t have the karma until his 4th<\/SUP> birthday, and could have wound up in the CPU pool if not given time to mature.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>As of this race the colt has only one listed stakes to his credit, but is showing he can get a check in graded.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>At present his best efforts have come racing in 12-14f events. \u00a0<\/SPAN>This is his first attempt at two miles but seems to have the stamina to do well.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has a good jock and seems to be in nice form.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

2<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

126662<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

JIBE(KY)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

farad <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

J Dante <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

17\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Ireland entry<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 5yo horse out of an \u201dE\u201d rated mare who has produced two graded progeny out of five foals.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Sired by Dehere (JPN); this horse did most of his top of the end running as a 3yo.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He opened up his fifth year with a victory in a listed event, but has done very little since.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His SP\u2019s have taken a nosedive and unless he regains some form he will not be a factor here.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

3<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

168441<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

UNIVERSAL CZAR(KY)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

icbomber2 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

S Mitcho <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

6\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

GRsimsters entry<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 Lightly raced 3yo scratch bred to Unbridled\u2019s Song.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>With seven victories from thirteen starts he has been climbing the ladder of success.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Still, he has a lot to prove as far as stamina goes.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Speed is his game, and his first try at an 11f graded in his last showed him a little flat in the stretch.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Adding another 5f will test his maturity and show his owner just where he stands at the moment.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His 4yo season should be a hoot, what with his speed and breeding.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

4<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

172652<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

TEMPUS UNO(GER)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

hewett <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

D Crisp <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

18\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

GRsimsters entry<\/SPAN><\/B> – Lightly raced 3yo scratch bred to Monsun (GER).\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This youngster just picked up his third win in his last out.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s been ITM ten out of thirteen starts in his short career. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He\u2019s been racing in very short fields to attain his present status and his SP\u2019s aren\u2019t mind blowing.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has of yet had no stakes wins and this will be a big challenge.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He also will be trying 4f further than he\u2019s ever gone.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Add those factors together and one has to think a check would be a victory.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

5<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

172349<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

NOWPRAY(<\/SPAN><\/B>ENG<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker>)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

sixesplus1 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

P M Sunshine <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

21\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Pastures of Green entry<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 4yo scratch bred by Red Ransom.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Only 16 starts for this colt; with his second win happening two races back. \u00a0<\/SPAN>At present he has a lot to prove.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>As far as distance, it isn\u2019t a factor in this race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>As far as class and SP\u2019s, it is. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Right now, allowance class seems to be the way to go to get thru conditions.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

6<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

111234<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

SPACE INVADER<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

fiat <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

J Nussbaum <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

8\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

DelPenn National entry<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 The old warhorse of the field.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>6yo former claimer who surprisingly hasn\u2019t had a stakes win of any kind in his 43 start career.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s only raced once past 11f in his career, (13f) two races back and won that handily.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>His last out was a squeaker with him winning by a head at 11f.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He will more than likely stalk in this and just may have a shot at a top three.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

7<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

155065<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

LAST INDIAN(<\/SPAN><\/B>IRE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker>)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

dsg <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Ro Lott <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

6\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

EAAA entry<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 5yo scratch bred by Indian Ridge.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Lightly raced so far considering his age. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Horse has methodically gone thru conditions and slowly stretched out.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>After a couple of 11f victories he was tried in a G3 at 14f in which he led until the last 1\/8th mile.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>After racing in the 100+SP\u2019s for a period of five events he bounced in his last out. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Yet another test of stamina.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

8<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

134066<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

XTRA WELCOME(KY)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

ejdstable <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

E Dempster <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

5\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Non resident entry<\/SPAN><\/B> – 5yo scratch bred by Unbridled\u2019s Song.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The horse is a multi listed stakes winner and has proven to be able to handle today\u2019s distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last four races have this horse with three wins and a fast closing second in his last.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>When in form he can compete in graded events.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Right now he is firing on all cylinders and should be there at the wire.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>One thing we have to be aware of is the bounce factor which usually raises its ugly head just when we don\u2019t want it to.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, let\u2019s think positive.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

9<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

144806<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

EDGE RACER(KY)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

seedly <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

D Paz <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

8\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

New residency entry<\/SPAN><\/B> \u2013 4yo scratch bred by Bluegrass Cat.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Trainer has been very patient with this colt and has brought him thru conditions and distance well.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Nothing but allowance wins so far, but has placed in listed stakes events.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The colt has multiple wins at today\u2019s distance and is coming off back to back victories.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>With a lot of this field untested at the distance, he looks pretty tough in this.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

10<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

139702<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

DESTINY AWAITS(KY)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

lp <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

A Singh <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

17\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

DelPenn National entry<\/SPAN><\/B> – 5yo scratch bred by Seeking the Gold.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This horse is from one of my stables and was claimed back in April of \u201908.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>So far he\u2019s been average considering the breeding, but has shown he can get 11f with no sweat.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Entered in here to see just what he can do, and also to get him across the \u201cpond\u201d for regional racing in 2010.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

11<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

131042<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

JOLLY DM HOUSE(WA)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

cwhisper <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

Be Wallace <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

8\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

EAAA entry<\/SPAN><\/B> – 5yo scratch bred by Jolly Jouster!\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This sire was based in WA and this horse is definitely his claim to fame.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>As a 3yo this obscure sired horse blew thru conditions with ease and has gone on to win multiple listed and graded races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The highlight of his career was winning the VT G1 Breast Cancer Research race back in August of \u201908.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It had an 18 horse field with some fine G1 animals running, including Solar Song.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A true marathoner, he may just love this untested and somewhat weak field. \u00a0<\/SPAN>We\u2019re looking for a big race here.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

12<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

133580<\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

CAPE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceType> <\/SPAN><\/B>TEMPEST<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:PlaceName><\/st1:place>(<\/SPAN><\/B>IRE<\/SPAN><\/B><\/st1:stockticker>)<\/SPAN><\/B><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

willowisp <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

R Bokie <\/SPAN><\/A><\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

9\/1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD>

EAAA entry<\/SPAN><\/B> – 5yo scratch bred by <\/SPAN>Cape<\/SPAN><\/st1:PlaceType> <\/SPAN>Cross<\/SPAN><\/st1:PlaceName><\/st1:place>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The horse is looking to become the first graded winner for this sire.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>No problem with the distance and the horse has already placed in a G2 at <\/SPAN>Hong Kong<\/SPAN><\/st1:place> back in July of this year.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Trainer had him tuned up in a G3 9f event last out and he should be ready to go the distance he likes in this.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Should vie for the lead with a few others.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR>

No standouts in this event.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Perhaps some of the untested at the distance will find their calling, but in the meantime let\u2019s stick with the known factors.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Ex box \u2013 8,9,11<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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