{"id":992,"date":"2005-10-26T18:57:01","date_gmt":"2005-10-26T18:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktypebugler.com\/?p=992"},"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=992","title":{"rendered":"NWRC Cavalcade Cup Distaff"},"content":{"rendered":"Washington<\/STRONG>–\u00a0 Woohoo, NWRCers!\u00a0 What a card set up for this year’s Cavalcade Cup!\u00a0 Great racing all around for the NWRC’s championship day at the races.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Click the Race ID#\u00a0above to get the entry field, posts, and odds.\u00a0 Sorry I had to write this before races are posted…. LOL!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09 \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>We kick off the card here with 13<\/FONT><\/FONT> fillies and mares\u00a0in the $250,000 Cavalcade Cup Distaff Classic<\/EM>.\u00a0 They’re in various order, so let’s meet them on their merits………..<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Laura:<\/STRONG><\/FONT>\u00a0 Copenhagen Again<\/STRONG> – wistful3<\/FONT><\/DIV>Gadzooky!\u00a0 Laura packs a mean one-two punch\u00a0with her top-ranked graded mare Copenhagen Again, and, of course, the NWRC’s sweetheart filly, Scimitarra(GB).\u00a0\u00a0 A dual Grade 3 winner this year, Copenhagen Again was on the bottom side of the Breeders Bowl Distaff<\/EM> bubble.\u00a0 Bummer.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude41\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Additionally, the\u00a04YO filly went kind of downhill from late summer onwards, coughing it up\u00a0against the very best in the division.\u00a0 Still, Copenhagen Again ran nicely for 4th-place in the Three Smokestacks(G1)<\/EM> LTO and that pacesetting performance sets her up pretty well for a prohibitive romp here in the Cavalcade Cup<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 She loves this distance and can just as easily relax\u00a0behind the lead.\u00a0\u00a0 The Danehill daughter’s the one to beat.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Laura:<\/FONT>\u00a0 Scimitarra(GB) <\/STRONG>– wistful3<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>Scimitarra(GB) adored the first half of 2005.\u00a0\u00a0 The Diesis(GB) sophomore began her campaign with a Grade 3 victory, indicating\u00a0Bluegrass Oaks<\/EM> possibilites.\u00a0\u00a0 Instead of going after the glory though, Laura treated us NWRCers to her starlet’s lovely late-closing kick.\u00a0\u00a0 Scimitarra(GB) took 2 of 3 NWRC Triple Crown events (equivalent of the Bluegrass Oaks and Chestnut Stakes).\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>The sky sure seemed the limit and the filly did try to return and face the very best in the division.\u00a0 Alas, not meant to be.\u00a0\u00a0 Scimitarra(GB) struggled and she hopes to find again\u00a0her best groove.\u00a0\u00a0 At least she’ll be\u00a0back home here at the circuit.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 Spoiled over the turf LTO, but the old surface switcheroo could be just the ticket to “wake her up.”\u00a0 Outside chance, but her fans will be rootin’ for her!\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Chris K:<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Niptuck<\/STRONG> – kobras3<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>Niptuck turned many heads last year when she won her third start:\u00a0 the Golden Rod(G2)<\/EM> with a 102 SP#.<\/STRONG>\u00a0\u00a0 The freshmen daughter of Stravinsky suggested so much promise…. but she hasn’t lived up to that initial\u00a0assessment, going winless in ’05.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Still, Niptuck has kept excellent company, placing once in a grade and showing up for the post parade in the classic Bluegrass Oaks<\/EM> and Chestnut Skakes<\/EM>.\u00a0 The filly improved a tad in her last start versus 9f owner-restricted company.\u00a0 Niptuck could be on an upswing then.\u00a0 FWIW:\u00a0 I think Niptuck should return to ALW ranks and exhaust her conditions.\u00a0 You can find her best distance and finally break through that 100 SP# barrier, building consistency\u00a0there.\u00a0 Closer not without a chance though with this group.\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Dee:<\/FONT>\u00a0\u00a0 Thirteen Casino<\/STRONG> – zibby <\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>By the Seattle Slew sire Warring Nations, Thirteen Casino finds herself versus strange competitors:\u00a0\u00a0 fellow females!\u00a0 That’s right, the 4YO filly sure breaks tradition, racing exclusively against male horses of late.\u00a0\u00a0 She’s got an OK record too — hitting the board in 3 of 5 “All Horses” starts, including a fabulous 101 SP#<\/STRONG> third-place in a Grade 3.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Hmmm….. this gal loves 9f and even threw a 107 SP# last year.\u00a0\u00a0 One can very well argue that\u00a0‘Thirteen’s been racing over her head and should enjoy the return to fellow fillies.\u00a0 Might be in for a board placing at least.\u00a0\u00a0 One to keep an eye on from midpack.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Tracy:<\/FONT>\u00a0 Spelunking<\/STRONG> – squirrel4<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>It took 8 starts for Spelunking to finally break her maiden, but, boy, when she did, she sure signaled her destiny.\u00a0 The Mineshaft sophomore enjoyed every yard of her MSW’s 10 furlongs.\u00a0 She would go on to place in all three NWRC Triple Crown races despite being still eligible for a NW2L.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV>
But it was after finishing 3rd to Scimitarra(GB) in the 11f event that Spelunking hit her best groove.\u00a0\u00a0 The filly reeled off two straight listed stakes scores, staying the ground<\/EM> over classic+ trips.\u00a0 It’s too bad this race isn’t 10f…. she might be\u00a0among the faves.\u00a0 Still, she can be effective over nine panels and thus merits serious consideration.\u00a0 Versatile from behind the lead or off pace, Spelunking looks decent for at least a minor piece of purse.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Mike:<\/FONT>\u00a0 Mining Numbers<\/STRONG> – bullfrogmb<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>Blah!\u00a0 Mining Numbers didn’t want any part of the slop LTO and thus the poor gal hasn’t raced since (Week 2601).\u00a0 A mighty 8 week breather then for the 3YO filly by Jump Start, but there’s something to say about fresh runners……<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>And Mining Numbers has the figures to be effective Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0Promising at age 2, she’s since blossomed, winning 1 of 3 NWRC Triple Crown races (and placing in the other two!).\u00a0 Additionaly, the speedster was a runner-up versus open company.\u00a0\u00a0With only two starts since early June, she probably needs more seasoning to pull off a win with this group.\u00a0\u00a0 However,\u00a0‘Numbers might fell frisky enough to pocket some purse money — especially if she can wrestle a solo lead for her sassy ol’ self.\u00a0 Ha!\u00a0 Outside chance.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Ted:<\/FONT>\u00a0 Gigantic Steps T<\/STRONG> – mightyt<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>Ted’s Aljabr sophomore didn’t get to the races till this year.\u00a0 A lot of talent on display too, breaking her maiden\u00a0after 4 outings and stringing together a very sweet ALW win streak over the summer.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV>
Toss out both stakes debacles and ‘Gigantic’s 5 of 6 around two turns.\u00a0 Hmmm…. I like this one a lot as a live sleeper.\u00a0 Look for a fare showing, maybe even a board placing.\u00a0\u00a0 Doubt she’ll be able to upset the more experienced stakes mares, but in the future….. look out!\u00a0 Promising starlet behnd the pace or midpackishness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Greg:<\/FONT>\u00a0 Brass Purse<\/STRONG> –\u00a0kaif<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>Wow!\u00a0 This once-upon-a-time $4k claimer has rewarded Greg with some excellent numbers in the win column– try 11 career victories!!\u00a0 The Dixieland Band 4YO sure cleaned up the Starter ranks\u00a0earlier this season and has since fabulously climbed to a NW4x.\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>In her last outing, Brass Purse garnered\u00a0a stakes-placing over a short field 9.5f dirt event.\u00a0 The stalker is a proud-n-honest sort.\u00a0 Maybe an outside chance for the win, but\u00a0better for a minor cheque.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Gavin:<\/FONT>\u00a0 Mr. Magpie<\/STRONG> – punter59<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>The sophomore Sadler’s Wells daughter scored in a NWRC MB Marathon two back, dispatching a group of miler fillies in a photo finish.\u00a0 ‘Magpie’s still learning the ropes for Gavin, but suggests great promise from 8f to 10f.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>The filly makes her stakes debut and it’s a tough assignment to be fair.\u00a0 Look for her in a scramble behind the lead.\u00a0 Don’t know if she’s ready to take on the big girls (she hasn’t cracked the 100 SP# barrier yet).\u00a0 So, this might be a kind of rushing into the ranks.\u00a0 Talented, but dark horse for the prize.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Tracy:<\/FONT>\u00a0 Apt To Be<\/STRONG> – squirrel2<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>Excellent!\u00a0\u00a0 Always love to see early 2YOs hang around effectively well into their 3YO year.\u00a0\u00a0 Tracy’s Deputy Minister daughter was stakes-placed a couple times as a\u00a0freshman and finally got her black type this season in a 7.5f stakes.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>The sprint specialist has an 0-for-3 record around two turns.\u00a0 Interestingly, her sole route start this year was decent:\u00a0 she picked up a little ground for a 90 SP# mile 4th-place finish.\u00a0 Plenty of stakes experience — but not much luck sprinting.\u00a0\u00a0 Hmmm…. on paper, she suggests stamina limitations, but she really hasn’t\u00a0tested two-turns much.\u00a0 Would be a real surprise for the win or board, but keep an eye on her and see how she handles the 9f.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Melissa:<\/FONT>\u00a0 Golden Twilight<\/STRONG> – skippie<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>Here’s another sprint specialist trying to stretch out.\u00a0\u00a0 By Golden Missile out of a Storm Cat mare, Golden Twilight (love the name!) has well exhausted her conditions and was even stakes-placed in the springtime.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV>
Hmmm…. her lone 8f outing came as a 2YO and she kind of ran even-steven down the lane.\u00a0\u00a0 Thus, the sprint campaign and I’d say rightly so.\u00a0 Flip a coin really whether or not she’ll take to the 9f.\u00a0 FWIW:\u00a0 I’d try the grass sometime too, because Golden Missile can throw turfers.\u00a0 Could seize the lead and rally from behind the pace.\u00a0 Longshot.<\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Ken:\u00a0<\/FONT> My Duke Wooden<\/STRONG> – camilla <\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>There’s no place like home!\u00a0\u00a0 My Duke Wooden starred in last year’s NWRC Race Series, taking 2 of 4 events in the distaff division.\u00a0 The Pine Bluff\u00a0filly flashed positive brilliance\u00a0in 2004, posting mucho speed figs from 8f to 9.5f.<\/FONT><\/DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV>
The results this year though have been kind of mixed.\u00a0\u00a0 As a 4YO, My Duke Wooden raced primariliy in the ALW ranks, winning 5 contests in ’05.\u00a0 She’s atempted to reenter the stakes ranks on a couple occasions — but with lousy results.\u00a0 The filly picked up the beat a bit over\u00a0a 9f off track LTO.\u00a0\u00a0 Should find this group to her liking and vies for the board.\u00a0\u00a0 Talented for the win too.\u00a0 We’ll see if she shows up with her classy A-game.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Chris C:\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT> Smokey’s Chant<\/STRONG> – kody<\/FONT><\/FONT><\/DIV>If she can carry her form, then Smokey’s Chant is your winner.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The War Chant 4YO rides a 3-race win streak including a brash-n-brave score in the County BB(G3, 9.5f)<\/EM>.\u00a0\u00a0 Superb from midpack or even off pace.\u00a0 You can’t say enough about her!\u00a0\u00a0 What a wonderful filly.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>This gal chases her 7th stakes win for 2005.\u00a0 Perfectly suited to this distance and hopes to add to her half-million dollar bankroll.\u00a0\u00a0Copenhagen Again has raced versus the big girls, but Smokey’s Chant presents the beautiful resume.\u00a0\u00a0 Tough to choose between the two.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV>\u00a0<\/DIV>
<\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Snowchief’s Picks<\/U>:<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>In a nutshell, we have the classy pacesetter Copenhagen Again trying to outlast the late charge of the newly-minted graded winner Smokey’s Chant.\u00a0 Gonna be a heckuva stretch drive.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>My Duke Wooden has the talent to run with these faves….. but she’s gotta show up with her very best stuff.\u00a0\u00a0 Ditto for the once-promising Niptuck.\u00a0 The gal has to bring her very best to the table.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>If you want a sleeper, then turn to Gigantic Steps T — this filly’s improving (despite being rushed into a Grade LTO) and should be a stakes performer someday.\u00a0\u00a0 An even stronger sleeper may be Thirteen Casino — she’s presented talent over this distance in the past and returns to “weaker” filly racing.\u00a0 I think ‘Thirteen is the dark horse sleeper of the field!<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>I like the stayer Spelunking for a minor share.\u00a0 Be on the lookout for “turf to dirt” NWRC sweetheart Scimitarra(GB), but that training tactic can just as easily go south in a hurry.\u00a0 Mining Numbers vies for pace with ‘Copenhagen, but might succumb early after facing off with that classy speedster.<\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Sprinters Apt to Be and Golden Twilight are up in the air — doubtful they’ll be of much effect.\u00a0 This is a step up in class for Brass Purse.\u00a0 Mr Magpie is a true wildcard — talented gal, but making stakes debut in difficult spot and thus may throw a clinker.\u00a0 <\/FONT><\/DIV><\/FONT>\u00a0<\/DIV>Win:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Smokey’s Chant<\/FONT><\/DIV>Place:\u00a0 Copenhagen Again<\/FONT><\/DIV>