{"id":8250,"date":"2010-07-22T22:13:46","date_gmt":"2010-07-22T22:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=8250"},"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=8250","title":{"rendered":"Claiming Crown-The Steel Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Steel Horse<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B>
Starter Allowance \u00a0($7,500)
A mile and one sixteenth
Fast Dirt
$50,000
All horses, 3 years old and up<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

Our Claiming Crown day gets started here with our first race, the $50,000 Steel Horse.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>We have a full field here and the word of the day is Teejay as in the Teejay Racing Stables<\/I> who swallow the field with six starters including the heavy 7\/2 favorite Avenger Unbridled<\/B>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>The back stables were whispering foul with so many entries but hey\u2026.that\u2019s racing.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Looking to pull the upset will be the Maverick Racing Stable\u2019s <\/I>Prime Rib <\/B>and Gowans\u2019 <\/I>Hope For Rain.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/B>Looks like a nice start for our yearly event.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

PP1<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B>\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>64\/1\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/FONT>FAT CAT TAVERN(KY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>silkworm <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

At 64\/1, <\/SPAN><\/STRONG>Fat Cat Tavern <\/SPAN><\/STRONG>brings up the rear.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This lightly raced four year old Scat Daddy colt is fresh off his maiden win in $2k mcl.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, with a lifetime best sp of 87 in six races he\u2019s cannon fodder at best.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/P>

PP2<\/SPAN><\/STRONG> <\/SPAN><\/STRONG>\u00a0<\/SPAN>\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>7\/2 <\/FONT>AVENGER UNBRIDLED(KY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>leechy7 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

Our top pick for the first of the Claiming Crown races makes for a worthy top choice.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Avenger Unbridled <\/B>comes in to this race a first time starter for the Gowans Inherited <\/I>group of stables.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This Unbridled Song horse has really come on in the past three months but was a surprising drop in claiming company last time out in a $7500 claimer despite the multiple 100+ SP\u2019s.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Look for him to stalk the pace before making his move at the half mile pole.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Should leave everyone in his dust under a hand ride.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 3<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B> \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>18\/1 <\/FONT>FIREWORK CAT\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>teejay02<\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

Not much to speak of here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Firework Cat <\/B>\u00a0<\/SPAN>hasn\u2019t won since September of last year and really has been a disappointment for Teejay in his six start for them.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Hasn\u2019t hit the board and comes off a ridiculously looking 76SP on an off track.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Probably placed here by his connections to block for his stable mates.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 4<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B> \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>11\/1 <\/FONT>ITALIAN LINK(KY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>zeasyguy <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

Coming out of gate number four, Italian Link <\/B>is the talk of glory past.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This Lion Heart six year old had his best days in the early part of 08 but not much to speak of lately at this level.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He did manage three wins in a row at the first of the year but two were with extremely low SP\u2019s with small fields.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Wish I could say more but don\u2019t see a lot of value here. <\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 5<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B> \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>7\/1 <\/FONT>PRIME RIB(NY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>kkat127 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

After our 7\/2 favorite, it\u2019s a huge drop to the 7\/1 Prime Rib trained by myself, Maverick Racing Stables<\/I>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Although ran mainly as a sprinter I have had some success at this distance three races back after this horse posted a career best 102 SP and a 98 SP last time out at 9 furlongs.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, it may take another life time best to catch the favorite.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Looking for second place money here.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 6<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B> \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>8\/1 <\/FONT>HOPE FOR RAIN(KY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>gowans5 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

With their second entry of the day, the Gowans Inherited <\/I>stables hope to see a part of the purse with the 8\/1 Hope for Rain.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/B>This is the second start for the Gowans group with this horse and is coming off a strong win last time out in a $40k NW1x claimer where sat behind the leaders before wearing them down.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Although not near the caliber of runner as Avenger Unbridled<\/B>, they could be hoping to complete the exacta here with their two entries.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 7<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B>\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>8\/1 <\/FONT>LOVE SHACK BABY(KY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>teejay02 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

Continuing on with the Teejay Stables<\/I> <\/B>runners, Love Shack Baby <\/B>makes its debut here and is good money as third choice on the board.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He\u2019s winless dating back to March but has posted some nice SP figures lately while hitting the board consistently.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Only has one 100+ SP which isn\u2019t near enough to compete with the favorite but like everyone else has an inside edge to hit the board again.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 8<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B>\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>25\/1 <\/FONT>TIME TO SHINE(NY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>ozonepark <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

Even at 25\/1 I can still find some positives here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This Sunriver mare is two for her last three starts on dirt but finds the class of the field here probably more than she\u2019s accustomed to.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She\u2019s fresh off a win but will need way more than the a 90 SP she posted to hit the board.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 9<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B> \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>11\/1 <\/FONT>CRUEL TO BE KIND\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>quikone <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

Don\u2019t be surprised to see Cruel To Be Kind <\/B>do better than expected.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This CVBear<\/I> stable horse is 8 for 38 lifetime and is coming off two consecutive wins.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, his best days were in his 07 and 08 campaigns.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>It\u2019s been 13 months though since he posted anything over 100 in speed ratings so it will take a return to glory to get any part of the purse today.\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 10<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B> \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>9\/1 <\/FONT>MAY CLASSIC\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>teejay01 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

Coming out the ten hole, May Classic <\/B>hopes to rebound after a huge flop last time out in a $2k claimer where he 9 \u00bc length back of the winner while posting an ugly 84 SP.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>This seven year old Bahri horse may have seen his better day with 58 races under his belt but this crafty veteran may still have a little juice left evident by his race two back when he posted a 101 SP while finishing 2nd<\/SUP>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Tread lightly here with any bets but you never know.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 11<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B>\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>9\/1 <\/FONT>AERODYNAMICS(AUS)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>chiolacola <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

This biggest distinction that Aerodynamics <\/B>has is that it\u2019s the only Teejay <\/I>Stable here not named Teejay.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Seriously though, not a bad colt here that seems to be moving along nicely but needs to rebound after posting an 89 SP last time out in an ugly showing at $7500 claiming company.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>However, looking back the race before that he popped off a lifetime best 103 third place finish at the allowance level.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He moves back down to 8.5 furlongs and that seems to suit him better.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 12<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B>\u00a0 <\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>10\/1 <\/FONT>NORTH VISION(KY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>teejay103 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

I have a hard time agreeing with the track handicapper here.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>10\/1 seems a bit of an overlay for this entry.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>North Vision <\/B>hit his best stride over a year ago but hasn\u2019t done much since.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>He has struggled back and forth with high 80\u2019s to low 90\u2019s speed ratings.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Surely not enough to get the job done here.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Sorry Teejay.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 13<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B> \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>22\/1 <\/FONT>MADE AFTER\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>teejay04 <\/SPAN><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/FONT><\/P>

A 67 SP last time out Teejay, <\/I>really?\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Actually, not a bad move while having a top choice on the board.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Take as many slots as possible to block any threats that may try to enter.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Worked here pretty well.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Make that six Teejay <\/I>entries all together.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Not much here.<\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

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PP 14<\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/B> \u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN>8\/1 <\/FONT>OJAI SILLY GURL(KY)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/P>

Trainer:\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>reno911 <\/o:p><\/FONT><\/SPAN><\/P>

Sleeper pick of the race here with <\/SPAN><\/STRONG>Ojai Silly Gurl<\/SPAN><\/STRONG>.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>At 8\/1 this Scat Daddy filly has come on since turning four this year.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She\u2019s 3-3-1 in her last seven races and won here last two starts with ease.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Trained by the Hawkz Woftam Racing <\/I>stables she could surprise many and could be ready for a huge jump and that could equal a good payday for someone if she does.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>She\u2019ll probably set way back of the pack and make a last second charge at the finish.<\/o:p><\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/P>

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Avenger Unbridled heavy favorite in first of nine races.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":284,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8250","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/284"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8250"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8250\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8250"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8250"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8250"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}