The Testbarn Residency is out in force This Week in Washington, at Emerald Downs to watch the inaugural running of their “LIKEN IT LOCAL” stakes race series. A 16 race series, of which the first four will take place next weekend (4540). These first four races are for “Local Bred” 2yr.olds. From anywhere, but KY., Ire., or Aus.. The format’s lack of restrictions and being open to the “Sim” at large, insures World Wide representation! The four races are broken down into Sex and Surface, OPEN DIRT, OPEN TURF, FEMALE DIRT, FEMALE & FEMALE TURF. While all four are to be conducted at the same 7 furlongs. ****The winner of each race will recieve a special bred 2yr. old bred by texasace.<\/p>\n
OPEN DIRT: First Choice
OPEN TURF: Second Choice
FILLY DIRT: Third Choice
FILLY TURF: Last Choice<\/p>\n
The Testbarn Residency is a small, but active residency. The “LIKEN IT LOCAL” Stake Series, Is a project the residency took on, in an attempt to fill a gap in the Condition Book. Not only for themselves, but for all simsters, big or small! It is this foundation of equality, that the Residency is built on! We don’t care who you are or what you have, just that you want to participate! You can find us under the residency tab or by going to www.testbarnresidency.com<\/p>\n
***In addition to the horse races. There will be a special pick-4. The object of this pick-4, will be to pick the winner of each of the 4 “LIKEN IT LOCAL” races. The pick-4 will be open to everyone, With a thread on the MB, “LIKEN IT LOCAL” PICK-4. The Prize for non-residents will be 250 credits. If a resident is among the winners? There will be a 250 credit bonus. If more than one person hits the pick-4? The prize will be divided among all winners. If no one picks all 4 winners, the prize will go to the person\/or persons who pick the most winners.<\/p>\n
***ONE PICK-4 PER PERSON!<\/p>\n
The second (4) races of this 16 race series will be for 3yr. olds in week (4582). The races will again be broken down by Sex & Surface. But will be conducted at 8.5 furlongs. The last 8 races will be for older horses and Will be run, the first weekend in July. So keep a lookout for more information and sign up threads!<\/p>\n
Back to the present! It is my intention to Highlight the top 3 contenders of each race, in an effort to simplify the handicapping process.<\/p>\n
OPEN DIRT($75,000) 7 FURLONGS
RACE ID# 4540.1616(858040)<\/p>\n
1.) MALIBU SECRETS(IN)#45238
CAT DREAMS x MALIBU MOON x TWO PUNCH
Trainer: hemarfarms
Race Record: 8-2-1-1
Earnings: $44,944<\/p>\n
This one by the rarely used Indiana sire Cat Dreams, with a fair bottom line. He has run on both fast & off tracks. In his last start, he ran 2nd @ 6 1\/2 furlongs in a speedy 89SP. while facing the #31 ranked horse in the division in a open stakes race. Ranked #147<\/p>\n
2.) BELLINGHAM BULLY(WA)#72595
YOU and I x PULPIT x DANZIG
Trainer: 65gto
RaceRecord:5-5-0-0
Earnings: $56,880<\/p>\n
By one of washington’s top sires, with a bottom line from ” lifestyles of the rich & famous”. A perfect 5 for 5 while racing over both surfaces, in msw & allowance company. Ranked #136 in the division. With very little down side!<\/p>\n
3.) BLACK EYE TB(SAF)#135332
BLACK MINNA LOUCHE x ROMAN RULER x CHARISMATIC
Trainer: testbarn10
Race Record: 3-2-1
Earnings: $37,555<\/p>\n
By the STORM CAT stallion, BLACK MINNALOUCHE(62.7% wrs.) and a mixed results bottom line. Lightly raced, with only one hiccup, in his very first start. He has shown improvement with each out. This one could be the “REAL DEAL?”<\/p>\n
This is a wide-open affair,with the top 3 much better than the rest. It is still Horse Racing though and anything can happen!<\/p>\n
OPEN TURF($75,000) 7 FURLONGS
RACE ID# 4540.1614(654460)<\/p>\n
1.) FULL MOON TB(FL)#135960
FULL MANDATE x MALIBU MOON x BOLD FORBES
Trainer: testbarn10
Race Record: 5-2-1-1
Earnings: $66,200<\/p>\n
By the low percentage Florida Stallion, FULL MANDATE(48.1% wrs.) and out of the Game Dam SHEWILLRUN(3 wins). The highest earning 2yr.old this year by stallion and 2X the average of all offspring. 4 out of 5 on the board lifetime. He may turn out to be better going longer on the dirt, But over 90% of his earnings are going short on the turf. He stands out in a very weak field<\/p>\n
2.) PADRE ISLE(TX)#70317
ZAP x COQUISTADOR CIELO x RAISE A NATIVE
Trainer: trifecta
Race Record: 4-3-1-0
Earnings: $87,930<\/p>\n
By the very low percentage A.P. INDY stallion, ZAP(29.4% wrs.). This scratchbred has a classical-type bottom line and the race record to back it up. Far and away the best horse by the sire. Although this one has never run on the grass and his sire has no turf horses to speak of. The 2 DS’s have had limited turf success.He is the only 3 time winner and has the highest earnings in the field<\/p>\n
3.)COSMOROCK(NY)#38276
COSMONAUT x ROCK OF GIBRALTAR x DEHERE
Trainer: mjbfarms
Race Record: 2-1-0-1
Earnings: $27, 400<\/p>\n
By the first year stallion, COSMONAUT(37.2% wrs) who has 2 stakes winners and 1 Graded winner, in his short stud career. COSMOROCK may turn out to be a good one? Having only 2 career starts. He broke his maiden handily and wheeled right back to run 3rd in a open stakes race at 6.5 furlongs.<\/p>\n
With the talent is pretty even top to bottom and it may simply come down to who likes the surface & distance.<\/p>\n
FILLY DIRT($75,000) 7 FURLONGS
RACE ID# 4540.1615(302375)<\/p>\n
1.) HALF BRUSHED(LA)#68447
HALF OURS x BROAD BRUSH x NASHUA
Trainer: varsity
Race Record: 5-2-1-0
Earnings: $80,250<\/p>\n
By the well-bred and high percentage stallion HALF OURS(63.9% wrs.), with a very solid bottom line. This one tends to be a hit or miss type, though she has been running against the toughest competition. The only open Stakes winner. She should give BRAZOS POINT all she can handle!<\/p>\n
2.) BRAZOS POINT(TX)#79178
VALID EXPECTATIONS x SMARTEN UP x BROKEN VOW
Trainer: trifecta
Race Record: 5-4-1-0
Earnings: $126,680<\/p>\n
With a nearly perfect record, she is the 2nd highest earner and only stakes(restricted) winner for her sire, VALID EXPECTATIONS(How did this one, end up in Texas). With “Neuvo chic” Dam Sires. She could be the one to keep them all honest!<\/p>\n
While there are several very nice fillies in this race. These 2 are much the best and picking a 3rd horse is a toss-up. I rather keep it real, than make something up.<\/p>\n
FILLY TURF( $75,000) 7 FURLONGS
RACE ID# 4540.1613(692564)<\/p>\n
1.) THE FISH ALARM(GB)#12363
DUBAI DESTINATION x MT. LIVERMORE x ELGRAN SENOR
Trainer: sirbarton
Race Record: 4-2-1-0
Earnings: $36,765<\/p>\n
By the high-flying British stallion DUBAI DESTINATION(70% wrs.),(11 swrs), ($56,433 apr.). She has blossomed, since switching surfaces. A perfect 2 for 2 on the grass. She ran a 82SP in allowance company last out @ 6 furlongs. She should be right there, at the wire.<\/p>\n
2.) QUEENSLAND ART(GB)#65984
DUTCH ART x DANEHILL DANCER x KING OF KINGS
Trainer: qnslander1
Race Record: 2-1-0-1
Earnings: $24,752<\/p>\n
A clever scratchbred daughter of DUTCH ART(57.0% wrs.) (7 swrs.) ($38,672 apr). She broke her maiden in only her second start, with a big 79SP!<\/p>\n
3.) JEWEL TB(KOR)#111241
ONE COOL CAT x CANNY LAD x BEAU ZAM
Trainer: hemarfarm2
Race Record: 8-3-1-0
Earnings:$121,965<\/p>\n
By the Korean-based STORM CAT stallion, ONE COOL CAT(57.1% wrs) and out of the poorly bred Game Dam, LASTRY(6 wins). She is her Sire’s only Stakes winner(restricted) and his 2nd leading money earner, to date. She is the most experienced runner in the field, the only Stakes winner and the only 3 time winner! She is not the fastest horse in the race and the grass may not even be her best surface.<\/p>\n
With this being the smallest & weakest field of the 4 races. The winner will be the filly who improves the most from her last start. With the residency only being represented by one starter. This one may fall into enemy hands.<\/p>\n
***Keep in mind this is only my take and this article was written 3 weeks before the entries closed. We will see how far off my rocker, I am when entries come out. Overall, I am happy with the turnout and I am sure, that once we prove that we are able to pull off this type of event, . More people will be willing to commit themselves & there horses. I hope this article was of some help, to those handicapping the races?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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