{"id":8387,"date":"2010-09-02T18:44:31","date_gmt":"2010-09-02T18:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=8387"},"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=8387","title":{"rendered":"FOREGONE SHOWCASES TOP-RANKED SPRINTERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year\u2019s renewal of the Grade 1 THE FOREGONE<\/I> will be a showcase for some of the best sprinters in the country, including five of the top 10-ranked sprinters. \u00a0<\/SPAN>These speedsters will be battling it out over 7 furlongs on Upper New York\u2019s fast main track. \u00a0<\/SPAN>The quality of this field makes it impossible to predict the winner as evidenced by morning line odds no lower than 6\/1. \u00a0<\/SPAN>There is a good combination of early speed and closers, so it really is just a matter of which horse is ready to step it up on Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/SPAN><\/FONT><\/P>

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1.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>FERNANDO HERO<\/STRONG> (9\/1) \u2013 This front-running speedball has been ultra consistent this year, finishing first or second in 6 of his 7 races (all stakes). \u00a0<\/SPAN>However, the one in which he failed to hit the board was his only attempt at 7 furlongs, where he faded to 10th<\/SUP>. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He held on for the win in the Grade 2 VANDERBUILT<\/I> on August 7 over this same track at 6 furlongs, defeating Cranky Squirrel and Shetan. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Trained by Fernando<\/I>, the 5yo son of Dehere<\/STRONG> will hope to run his competition off their feet.<\/FONT><\/P>

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2.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>MASTER FULL<\/STRONG> (11\/1) \u2013 This 4yo son of Forest Wildcat<\/STRONG> has the most versatile running style of the group, with wins on the lead, stalking, and from the back. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He was disappointing last out in the Grade 2 SMILE<\/I>, but comes into this race fresh after trainer Themaster<\/I> decided to give him a bit of time off. \u00a0<\/SPAN>His highest speed figure this year was a 114 in winning the Grade 3 COUNT FINGERS SPRINT<\/I> back in March at 6 furlongs.<\/FONT><\/P>

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3.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>REBEL RING<\/STRONG> (7\/1) \u2013 This regally bred Storm Cat<\/STRONG> horse gave the morning line favorite all that he could handle in the Grade 1 THREE BENDER<\/I> last time out. \u00a0<\/SPAN>In that race, the 5yo was narrowly edged out at the wire by Boddington while earning a career-high 118 speed factor. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Trainer ceclaim20<\/I> has given him a bit of rest since that effort and he is coming into this race fresh. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He will likely tuck in just behind the early leaders. <\/FONT><\/P>

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4.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>GOLDEN SILK<\/STRONG> (13\/1) \u2013 This dual Grade 1 winner has been slightly off form recently and looks to get it turned around here. \u00a0<\/SPAN>The 4yo faded to third in an ungraded stakes last time out, but has tactical speed and has shown he can win either on the lead or stalking. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Trained by Muninn240<\/I>, the A.P. Indy<\/STRONG> colt gets the services of leading jockey Z. Ayya.<\/FONT><\/P>

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5.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>RAINS OF CASTEMERE<\/STRONG> (11\/1) \u2013 Given<\/I> trains this Giant\u2019s Causeway<\/STRONG> colt that is as consistent as they come. \u00a0<\/SPAN>The 4yo has hit the board in 19 of 22 lifetime starts and is a graded winner at this 7 furlong distance. He ran a respectable 3rd<\/SUP> in his first Grade 1 attempt last out in the BINGER HANDICAP<\/I> at 6 furlongs, which may have been a bit too short for him due to his \u201cfrom the clouds\u201d running style.<\/FONT><\/P>

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6.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>K\u2019S STORM MAKER<\/STRONG> (11\/1) \u2013 The 2009 Eclipse-winning sprinter and older horse returns to try and take\u00a0THE<\/EM> FOREGONE<\/I> again this year off just one week\u2019s rest. \u00a0<\/SPAN>After a stellar campaign in 2009 where he won 5 straight graded races (including three Grade 1), this 6yo son of Empire Maker<\/STRONG> has struggled a bit this year with 2 non-graded stakes wins in 5 starts. \u00a0<\/SPAN>However, he hasn\u2019t been beaten by more than 2 \u00bd lengths in any of those losses. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Trainer Wreckages<\/I> is hoping that a fast pace sets up well for this closer. <\/FONT><\/P>

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7.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>SHETAN<\/STRONG> (16\/1) \u2013 This 5yo son of Storm Cat<\/STRONG> was third in the 12 furlong Grade 1 NEW YORKER<\/I> as a 3yo and now has become a graded winner as a sprinter. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He\u2019s been a bit off form in his last few races, but has proven he has the ability to run a huge race at any time. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He tends to hang back in mid-pack before making his move. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Trained by Cdragon<\/I>, Shetan\u2019s last win came in May\u2019s Grade 3 THE ARTIST ISLE<\/I> at 6 furlongs.<\/FONT><\/P>

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8.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>BODDINGTON<\/STRONG> (6\/1) \u2013 This 5yo closer has been installed as the lukewarm morning line favorite at odds of 6\/1 in a tough field. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Two races back, the son of Ghostzapper<\/STRONG> came flying home to earn his first Grade 1 win in THE THREE BENDER<\/I> in a quick 1:20 2\/5 for the 7 furlongs in California, earning a career-high 119 speed rating. In last month\u2019s Grade 2 BOOKER T. HANDICAP<\/I>, he appeared to bounce a bit from that big effort, finishing third with a speed rating of 106. \u00a0<\/SPAN>With that out of his system, trainer Rapier<\/I> expects him to be primed for another huge performance. <\/FONT><\/P>

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9.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>TALKIN\u2019 BASEBALL<\/STRONG> (14\/1)\u2013 This Grand Slam<\/STRONG> colt loves to be on the lead and seems to throw in the towel if he can\u2019t get there, so trainer Esaqin<\/I> will likely instruct jockey S. Cadet to gun him out of the gate. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He faded to 3rd<\/SUP> after showing the way in an ungraded stakes race last out on July 31. \u00a0<\/SPAN>The 4yo\u2019s biggest win came in the Grade 3 WICKER SOFA STAKES <\/I>back in January, where he earned a career-high 116 speed rating for the 6 furlongs.<\/FONT><\/P>

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10.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>CRANKY SQUIRREL<\/STRONG> (8\/1) \u2013 Still looking for his first Grade 1 win, this grey son of the ill-fated Maria\u2019s Mon<\/STRONG> does his best running from off the pace. \u00a0<\/SPAN>His trainer, Isitingood<\/I>, is hoping he can turn around a three-race losing streak and get back into the winner\u2019s circle. \u00a0<\/SPAN>The 5yo won the Grade 2 CURIOUS GEORGE<\/I> in May at this 7 furlong distance, earning a 113 speed rating in the process.<\/FONT><\/P>

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11.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>ETHICS PARADOX<\/STRONG> (9\/1) \u2013 Trainer Gradetwo <\/I>recently switched this turf specialist back to the dirt and was rewarded with two straight graded stakes wins. \u00a0<\/SPAN>The 5yo\u2019s most recent win on July 31 in the Grade 1 THE BINGER HANDICAP<\/I> made this son of Giant\u2019s Causeway<\/STRONG> a Grade 1 winner over both surfaces and earned him a speed rating of 113. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Another closer, he will be hoping for a quick pace to run at.<\/FONT><\/P>

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12.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>WATERGATE SCANDAL<\/STRONG> (12\/1) \u2013 Last year\u2019s Breeders\u2019 Bowl Dirt Mile winner appears to want the lead in order to do his best running. \u00a0<\/SPAN>His last race was a poor effort in an ungraded stakes race, but on July 3 he won the Grade 2 FOOLISH TOM<\/I> and actually was able to rate just off the lead before taking over in the stretch, earning a speed figure of 113. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Easily the leading money earner in the field with earnings of more than $3.2 million, the 6yo son of Empire Maker<\/STRONG> is trained by Jonsnow<\/I>.<\/FONT><\/P>

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13.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>JOY BLUES AND SLEW<\/STRONG> (10\/1) \u2013 This colt by Kitten\u2019s Joy<\/STRONG> has really come into his own as a 4yo, winning 5 of 7 races in 2010 mainly at 6 and 6.5 furlongs. \u00a0<\/SPAN>He is coming off a win in the Grade 3 MIDDLE OF NOWHERE SPRINT<\/I> and has tactical speed that should come in handy in this race as several contenders will likely be fighting for the lead. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Trained by Bentley<\/I>, the colt earned a career-high 117 speed rating in an ungraded stakes win in June.<\/FONT><\/P>

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14.<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/SPAN>A PERFECT YEAR<\/STRONG> (10\/1) \u2013 Looking for his first Grade 1 win, this Pleasantly Perfect<\/STRONG> colt is coming off a Grade 2 win in the BOOKER T. HANDICAP<\/I> on August 7, where he proved that he was able to rate off the pace if he didn\u2019t get an easy lead. \u00a0<\/SPAN>The Brightvalr<\/I>-trained 4yo earned a career-high 114 speed rating for the 7.5 furlongs in that win.<\/FONT><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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