{"id":7931,"date":"2010-04-02T21:52:30","date_gmt":"2010-04-02T21:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=7931"},"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=7931","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Derby-Derby Lock Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Derby, which is a G2 Derby Lock prep race, is open to horse age 3 only running a mile and an eighth on a very sloppy track.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Very few of the competitors have raced on an off track, so picking a winner may not be easy.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Big payoffs could be in the offing because of the off-track.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Here\u2019s a quick look at the field:<\/P>

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1.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Just Another Story\u00a0 <\/SPAN>11-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Last race was also a Derby Lock Prep and this horse had nothing to offer, finishing a well back 11th<\/SUP>.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Horse put in a strong finish in prior G3 start at a mile in speed of 98 closing a ton of ground late in race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Needs to improve off last.<\/P>

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2.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Scattered Memories\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>11-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Finished ninth in debut in graded racing in last with a speed of 91 going 8.5f.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Speeds have been in low 90\u2019s and will need to go upward.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Breeding line is strong but may need a few more starts at graded level to show worthiness.<\/P>

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3.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Blue Sunday\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>15-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Put in strong 2nd<\/SUP> in Swale Stakes (G2) back in January with a speed of 97 going 6.5f.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Followed up with win in non-grade stakes going 7.5f in speed of 93.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Goes mile for first time and should fare well at distance.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Will be closing late in race.<\/P>

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4.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>You See LA\u00a0 <\/SPAN>10-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Horse has won 4 of last 5 races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last race was win in non-graded event at 8.5f with a career best speed of 103.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Looks good on paper and will be making first graded start.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Nice price to boot!<\/P>

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5.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Kitzbuhel\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>5-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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On off tracks, this entrant has shown a liking with a second and third both on sloppy tracks.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Won G2 The Lands End in a speed of 100 last time out at 9f which ended a skid of 7 races without a win.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Also has 7 graded starts and a record of 2-0-3.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Experience counts and offtrack record nice.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A must consider!<\/P>

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6.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Secret Flame\u00a0 <\/SPAN>13-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Great record thus far 2-5-1 in 8 starts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Horse had big speed jump in last, winning allowance in speed of 103 at 9f, up from prior best of 88.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Has a lot of front end speed and will battle with others trying to wire field.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This start will be first in graded competition.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Hard to ignore the big jump in speed but jockey Bonsteel is winless in 36 starts this year.<\/P>

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7.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Chelokee Again\u00a0 <\/SPAN>8-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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8 of 9 with 4 wins thus far.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Finished 5th<\/SUP> two races back in sole graded start running mile in speed of 94.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Follow-up allowance race yielded a win at 9f and career best speed of 102.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Horse likes to run in mid-field and can get the job done with a good trip.<\/P>

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8.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Springcation Ted\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>9-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Horse had easy win as favorite in allowance at 9f going speed of 99.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Previous race was his sole graded race in which he ran 8.5f in speed of 92 finishing 6th.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Has been racing at distances of 8 to 9 furlongs with success.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>This would be good race to pop speed over 100 and walk off with victory.<\/P>

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9.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Mark of Destiny 9-2<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Currently ranked #1 at sprint and #2 at route.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Bagged his 3rd<\/SUP> graded race win last time out in the All Saints Derby, a Derby Lock race with a speed of 105 at 8.5 furlongs.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Horse has the talent, graded race experience and top jockey Munoz (24% win) which could add up to another winning combination.<\/P>

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10.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Rock Chalk\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>16-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Horse started career off on turf with lackluster results.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The switch to dirt paid off with a record of 3-1-1 in 5 starts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last race was win in strong late charge in non-graded race, winning the 9f in a speed of 100.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Would not be surprised to see this one on the board.<\/P>

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11.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Speedos and Guidos\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>10-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Four wins in fives starts for this very fast pace setter.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Only loss was in only race at graded level facing huge field of 18, finishing 10th<\/SUP> in speed of 92 running a mile.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Last race was easy win in non-graded stakes with a speed of 103 at a mile, as the 4th<\/SUP> choice in odds.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Could run away with this.<\/P>

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12.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Fart Fan\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>29-1<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Horse started off maiden career with promising speed numbers, running in low to mid\u00a0 <\/SPAN>80\u2019s and winning first two races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Problem is he hasn\u2019t broken the 90 level and is overmatched in this race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Salvation could be that he likes sloppy tracks.<\/P>

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13.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Summerinsaratoga\u00a0 <\/SPAN>10-1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Only 2 graded starts thus far.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>First was early January, finishing 7th<\/SUP> in speed of 89 for a mile.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Second outing was on a good track resulting in a much improved 2nd<\/SUP> and a speed of 100 for 8.5f.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Speed numbers took nice jump when running on wet track.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Could be a very good sign.<\/P>

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14.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Pounders\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>17-1<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

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Another turn around story, switching from turf to dirt has yielded a record of 3-2-0 in 6 starts.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Concern here is the speed numbers.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Top speed of 93 was run in December, winning a mile allowance race.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This will be first trip to a stakes event and regretfully is outclassed.<\/P>

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Yoss Picks:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>9-5-7-8<\/P>

Trackman Picks:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>9-5-7-8<\/P>

My Picks:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>13-11-9-5<\/P>

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