Garrison Savannah Results
for Saturday January 2, 2010
THE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES RACEDAY
NOTE: Dividends are declared at a base bet of Bds. $1.00
PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
The lightly-weighted HAVE NO FEAR (Jonathan Grant) quickened late to get the better
of Local Speed (Renaldo Cumberbatch) in the day’s opener.
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Race # |
1 |
ID# |
1 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE ERIC "SONNY" HOLDER (HANDICAP)
WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD OF 2010 (AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
Winner - $6,600 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#3 |
HAVE NO FEAR - 11/2 |
105 |
J. GRANT (3) |
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Mid-division; headway between horses when ridden over 2f out; further progress to 2nd over 1f out; rallied; led late. |
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2 |
#5 |
LOCAL SPEED - 17/2 |
118 |
RENALDO A. CUMBERBATCH |
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Forced pace from outside; soon disputed; pushed along over 2f out; clear lead over 1f out; rallied when joined; out finished; eased late. |
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3 |
#7 |
ISLAND LAD (B) - 3/5F |
128 |
A. WARD |
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Unhurried second to last; soon well back; already under whip 3f out; still well-back over 1f out; considerable gain final furlong though virtually hand-ridden. |
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4 |
#1 |
SEA GYPSY - 11/1 |
118 |
R. LUNAN |
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Mid-pack; progress to soon track leaders; pushed along under 3f out; ridden under 3f out; close 3rd into stretch; one pace final furlong; just caught for 3rd. |
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5 |
#2 |
CASSANOVA (V) - 4/1 |
108 |
K. CARTER (7) |
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Led; soon forced to dispute; ridden under 3f out; not going on; steadied twice under 2f out; not picking up when again ridden. |
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6 |
#9 |
VOICE MAIL (V) - 5/1 |
112 |
K. JOHN |
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With leaders; soon clear 3rd; pushed along over 3f out; no headway when soon ridden; one pace and in trouble under 2f out. |
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7 |
#8 |
WALTZIN' - 12/1 |
116 |
A. TROTMAN |
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Held up in last; already in trouble over 3f out; no impression. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
25.2 |
½ Mile |
50.4 |
¾ Mile |
1:15.6 |
1 Mile |
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Time |
1:38.8 |
Distances |
½, ½, 1, 3, 3, 12½, |
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Winner |
3YO Bay/Brown Filly - THADY QUILL ex FASCNATION by NOSFERATU |
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Winning Trainer |
N. ISSA |
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Winning Owner |
MELROSE RACING & CLIFTON RACING |
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Winning Breeder |
MR. BRUCE BAYLEY |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
3 |
6.65 |
2.75 |
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2nd |
5 |
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5.15 |
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Forecast |
3-5 |
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120.30 |
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Trifecta |
3-5-7 |
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148.50 |
Analysis:
The first race for 2010 and Melrose Racing/Naz Issa combination continued perfectly from where they left off with another daughter of Thady Quill when the lightly-weighted HAVE NO FEAR swooped late to break her maiden. Jockey Grant punched the filly right out to score his first win for quite sometime, after she raced comfortably behind the leaders through the first three furlongs. Runner-up Local Speed ran a much improved race, though still showing minor signs of green-ness when seizing the advantage just after passing the quarter-mile mark. He's a big rangy-looking fellow and should continue to improve with time. Favourite Island Lad looked helplessly in trouble quite a way out, much to the surprise of many for a horse who has been keeping much better company than this. The roguish colt is known to take a lot of riding to get going, and he wasn't really shaken up in the final quarter mile as one would've expected after he'd been under the whip as far as three furlongs out. That he was gaining considerably on tired foes in the final furlong suggests that he still could've won had the ride been more positive, despite the 128lbs he shouldered. [ROG]
PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
JUST JIVING (Anderson Trotman) kept up the gallop well to win first race for quite
some time in the “J.W. Bill Chandler Handicap”.
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Race # |
2 |
ID# |
2 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE J. W. 'BILL' CHANDLER (HANDICAP)
3-YEAR-OLDS & OVER OF 2010, RATED 43 - 65
(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 60 & BELOW)
(AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
Winner - $6,600 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#8 |
JUST JIVING - 2/1 |
130 |
A. TROTMAN |
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Mid-division; smooth headway along rail over 4f out to 2nd; soon disputed lead; beaten for pace under 3f out when ridden; briefly back to 4th but close; kept on to lead well inside final furlong. |
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2 |
#6 |
DEAL OR NODEAL (T) - 8/5F |
115 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
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Led; left rail over 4f out and soon forced disputed; still handy when again 1l clear under 2f out; soon ridden; angled slightly wide into stretch; worn down; second best. |
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3 |
#7 |
GIN FOR ME - 5/2 |
112 |
K. JOHN (3) |
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Held up to dispute last; pushed to prominent 3rd under 3f out; failed bid for lead under 2f out; not going on final furlong. |
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4 |
#5 |
JOHNNY SAD BOY - 9/2 |
116 |
K. CARTER (7) |
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Prominent; relegated slightly under 4f out; headway when widest 2f out; even finish. |
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5 |
#1 |
TOM DOOLEY - 9/2 |
105 |
J GRANT (3) |
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Prominent; pushed along over 4f out; unable to quicken 3f out; one pace. |
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6 |
#3 |
ARASTAR (T) - 19/2 |
119 |
A BISHOP (5) |
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Unhurried; disputed last; soon more in touch; unable to gain when ridden; eased just inside final furlong. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
25.8 |
½ Mile |
51.0 |
¾ Mile |
1:15.4 |
1 Mile |
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Time |
1:38.4 |
Distances |
¾, 1¾, ½, 5, 1 |
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Winner |
7YO Bay Gelding - SUBORDINATION ex MANILA GOLD by MANILA |
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Winning Trainer |
E. DEANE SCM |
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Winning Owner |
AYSHA SYNDICATE |
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Winning Breeder |
SUN VALLEY FARM |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
8 |
3.25 |
2.20 |
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2nd |
6 |
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2.30 |
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Forecast |
8-6 |
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18.80 |
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Trifecta |
8-6-7 |
|
30.70 |
Analysis:
At last another win for the now seven year old JUST JIVING, after lengthy drought from the winner's circle. The gelding had been racing fairly evenly ever since that last score, but got it right today despite loaded up with the top impost in the handicap. He's a renown one-pacer, and did the only thing he could've done to win which was to force the handy leader into more of a stamina test at the four-furlong marker. Saving ground all the way around unquestionably helped his chances, despite looking outpaced when the leader quickened initially. Deal Or Nodeal as usual showed a clean pair of heels to all for most of the way albeit through soft fractions. She tried to keep the pace only steady, but not keeping the rail to herself approaching the four furlong pole proved to be the catalyst in her undoing, but she again did her connections proud when going under by just one in the end. Gin For Me appeared to be full of run four hundred metres from the money but failed to follow through with that good-looking run. The five year old mare still looks in fine fettle and should have more to offer as the season progresses. [ROG]
PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
Anderson Trotman ensures a double for himself aboard the promising
ROCK STONE in the “Fred Thirkell Condition Race”.
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Race # |
3 |
ID# |
3 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE FRED THIRKELL (CONDITION RACE)
WEST INDIAN BRED 4-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS OF 2010
(AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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1100 Meters (5½ furlongs) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
Winner - $6,600 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#5 |
ROCK STONE - 9/2 |
118 |
A. TROTMAN |
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Disputed; soon led handily; still comfortable under 2f out; soon shaken up; hung left 1f out; kept on again; easily. |
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2 |
#3 |
CHARLETANNE - 5/2 |
118 |
K. JOHN (3) |
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Unhurried; soon headed 2nd bunch; ridden to clear 3rd 2f out; switched to inside rail; steady finish; second best. |
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3 |
#7 |
SWEET AND SOUR (B) - 4/1 |
122 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
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Held up among back-markers; quickened well though 4-wide bid 2f out; clear 3rd just inside final furlong; left run too late. |
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4 |
#1 |
TEARS OF THE SUN - 5/1 |
123 |
K. CARTER (7) |
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Out-paced from gate; duelled 5th; no headway when ridden under 3f out; soon checked; one pace final furlong. |
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5 |
#8 |
DESERT ORCHID - 6/5F |
126 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
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Quickly to brief lead; soon disputed; not going on when ridden under 3f out; already beaten 1f out; soon eased. |
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6 |
#9 |
SLY FOX (B) - 35/1 |
123 |
W. CAVE |
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Quickly behind main group and essentially last; never a threat. |
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7 |
#10 |
TYSON (T) - 19/1 |
116 |
R. LUNAN |
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Hard-ridden from gate to prominent 3rd; steady retreat just under 3f out. |
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8 |
#6 |
OCEAN STAR (B) - 25/1 |
118 |
O'NEIL WALCOTT |
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Broke awkwardly and immediately pulled herself up. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
25.2 |
½ Mile |
49.0 |
¾ Mile |
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1 Mile |
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Time |
1:06.6 |
Distances |
1½, 1¾, 2¾, 1¾, 3¼, 7½, 224¾ |
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Winner |
4YO Bay/Brown Filly - MOON SOLITAIRE ex REBOUND by BOOMERANG |
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Winning Trainer |
A. NUNES |
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Winning Owner |
SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS |
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Winning Breeder |
SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
5 |
5.80 |
1.95 |
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2nd |
3 |
|
1.05 |
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3rd |
7 |
|
1.65 |
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Forecast |
5-3 |
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28.50 |
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Trifecta |
5-3-7 |
|
104.50 |
Analysis:
Now four starts into a so far problem plagued career and the Andrew Nunes-trained ROCK STONE became another winner for her valuable dam Rebound. The daughter of Moon Solitaire showed plenty of scope when finishing a creditable second to the talented Janaki on her debut as an immature-looking two year old, but has been limited in her progression by a series of problems since then. She was always highly thought of, and the patience has paid off here as she easily turned back this group despite not starting since July of last year. It wasn't a stellar bunch, and though racing a little green down the lane, she still dismissed them with enough authority to suggest a promising individual. Charletanne appeared beforehand to be a fairly hard horse to beat after a pleasing third when returning to competition two starts ago. She was clearly willing in the final furlong but had been given too much ground to make up when allowed to amble through the first two to three panels. Sweet and Sour normally heads affairs from early, but appeared to be subjected to a change in tactics for this one. She conceded first run to the first two home, and found herself a bit farther back than ideal and with much to do in the end. [ROG]
PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
WHO’s CALLING (Kenny John) out-finishes the consistent Storm Warning.
(Reshawn Latchman – blue cap) in their 1100 metres contest.
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Race # |
4 |
ID# |
4 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE GORDON 'BLACKIE' BLACKMAN (HANDICAP) (DIV-A)
4-YEAR-OLDS & OVER OF 2010, RATED 31 - 55
(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 30 & BELOW)
(AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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1100 Meters (5½ furlongs) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
Winner - $6,600 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#1 |
WHO'S CALLING (T) - 5/1 |
122 |
K. JOHN (3) |
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Mid-division along rail; ridden under 3f out; headway to be close 5th into stretch; further progress along rail to lead well inside final furlong; cheekily. |
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2 |
#4 |
STORM WARNING (T) - 9/2 |
123 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
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With leaders; relegated to be clear 4th under 4f out; over 3f out; ridden to be closer though not a clear run 2f out; finally in clear; mild rally; out-finished. |
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3 |
#2 |
MILLENNIUM MILE (B) - 11/2 |
129 |
A. WARD |
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Broke smartly and pushed to lead; ridden along to dispute; quickened to lead again when shaken up; gave way inside final furlong. |
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4 |
#9 |
ST. NICHOLAS BAY (V) - 7/1 |
132 |
K. NICHOLLS |
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Pressed pace from outside; soon clear 3rd; ridden under 3f out; marginal progress outside leaders; unable to quicken again final furlong. |
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5 |
#5 |
MARCUS AURELIUS (BT) - 10/1 |
118 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
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Broke awkwardly and quick to last; under whip 5f out; held rail; some headway behind winner under 2f out; even finish. |
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6 |
#3 |
WHY NOT DANCE - 5/2 |
126 |
K. CARTER (7) |
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Slowly into stride and among back-markers; some progress between horses under 3f out; further forward under 2f out; checked behind horses just under 1f out; unable to quicken again. |
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7 |
#7 |
MAGIC MONEY - 4/1 |
125 |
A. TROTMAN |
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Quick to dispute; pushed along over 2f out; soon ridden with no headway; quickly beaten. |
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8 |
#8 |
SHY BOY (BT) - 5/1 |
125 |
W. CAVE |
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Poorly away and quickly behind horses; soon mid-division; in trouble 3f out. |
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9 |
#10 |
FAR-TOGO (TD) - 25/1 |
125 |
R. LUNAN |
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Slowly into stride and raced wide from gate; always pushed along and already beaten 3f out. |
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10 |
#6 |
LADY MOLLY - 45/1 |
117 |
R. MAYNARD (7) |
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Quickly to rear; never a factor. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
26.4 |
½ Mile |
48.8 |
¾ Mile |
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1 Mile |
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Time |
1:07.0 |
Distances |
NOSE, 2½, ¾, ½, NK, 3½, 5½, 15½, 2¼ |
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Winner |
5YO Bay Mare - WILD ESCAPADE ex BUSY TONE by PHONE TRICK |
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Winning Trainer |
E. DEANE SCM |
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Winning Owner |
AYSHA SYNDICATE |
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Winning Breeder |
MR. LORON GIBBS |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
1 |
6.35 |
2.30 |
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2nd |
4 |
|
1.90 |
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3rd |
2 |
|
2.15 |
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Forecast |
1-4 |
|
32.75 |
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Trifecta |
1-4-2 |
|
97.90 |
Analysis:
Not a high quality field of runners, but a fairly competitive handicap it turned out to be with the winner WHO'S CALLING registering her second win from the last four starts for trainer Liz Deane. The daughter of Wild Escapade benefited immensely from a ground saving rail run, and had enough juice left to repel the ever-consistent runner-up in deep stretch. In addition she made it two in a row for her owner Aysha Syndicate and trainer Liz Deane. Storm Warning makes virtually ever start count for her connections, and looked poised to increase her tally to six wins when blocked for room just after passing the two furlong pole. She failed to get first run on the winner at that point, and with that horse inside of her and sailing trouble-free the result proved too difficult to reverse. Millennium Mile held the advantage for a long way but never looked quite comfortable having raced freely for most of the way. That she was still able to hold on for third while conceding weight to the first two home adds some credit to her effort though she failed to score today. [ROG]
PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
INHERIT THE WIND stretches his field right out to win both of his last two starts well.
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Race # |
5 |
ID# |
5 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE GORDON 'BLACKIE' BLACKMAN (HANDICAP) (DIV-B)
4-YEAR-OLDS & OVER OF 2010, RATED 31 - 55
(AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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1100 Meters (5½ furlongs) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
Winner - $6,600 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#4 |
INHERIT THE WIND (T) - 3/1 |
120 |
K. JOHN (3) |
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Squeezed at start and quickly to rear; pushed along under 3f out; smooth progress to be quickly 5th 2f out; further progress between horses over 1f out; soon in lead; driven clear. |
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2 |
#5 |
SOUL REBEL (B) - 7/1 |
120 |
R. BOWEN |
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Tracked leaders; not a clear run over 2f out; handy until over 2f out when ridden; quick headway between horses; rallied for 2nd. |
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3 |
#7 |
ZALTARR (T) - 11/2 |
115 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
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Unhurried among back-markers; still handy 2f out; ridden 5-wide over 1f out; gaining. |
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4 |
#1 |
MOONSTONE (P) - 9/5F |
118 |
A. TROTMAN |
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Smartly away; disputed from rail; ridden under 2f out; still led; unable to go on final furlong. |
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5 |
#8 |
SILKY TONE - 55/1 |
121 |
R. MAYNARD (7) |
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Hampered at start and quickly second to last; left rail 3f out when ridden; some headway; forced further wide into stretch; widest finish. |
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6 |
#2 |
BODY N SOUL (T) - 3/1 |
128 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
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With leaders; forced back to 3rd 3f out; soon ridden but not going on; weakened; eased late. |
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7 |
#9 |
WHAT A SPLASH (V) - 30/1 |
122 |
W. CAVE |
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Led 2nd group; always pushed along; steady retreat from 3f out. |
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8 |
#3 |
UNREAL (B) - 8/1 |
118 |
R. LUNAN |
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Disputed lead between horses; bounced between horses under 4f out; relegated to 4th; soon in trouble. |
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|
9 |
#6 |
FAMILY AFFAIR (VT) - 15/2 |
121 |
RENALDO A. CUMBERBATCH |
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Disputed lead from outside; still prominent under 2f out; soon ridden and quickly packed up. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
25.8 |
½ Mile |
49.0 |
¾ Mile |
|
1 Mile |
|
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Time |
1:07.0 |
Distances |
2, NK, 1, NOSE, 2¾, 5, 8¼, 2 |
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Winner |
8YO Dark Bay Gelding - STORMIN FEVER ex CRYSTAL ILLUSION by SILVER GHOST |
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Winning Trainer |
E. DEANE SCM |
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Winning Owner |
LADY SEALE |
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Winning Breeder |
MS. JO ANN LUEDTKE
& MR. REED FARLEY |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
4 |
4.10 |
1.40 |
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2nd |
5 |
|
2.55 |
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3rd |
7 |
|
1.30 |
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Forecast |
4-5 |
|
86.05 |
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Trifecta |
4-5-7 |
|
236.90 |
Analysis:
Eight year old gelding INHERIT THE WIND gave trainer Liz Deane her third win on the day's card when scoring his second consecutive win over 1100 metres. Now scraping the bottom of the barrel where company is concerned, and afforded an ease in underfoot conditions, the dark bay looked something of his former self when finding plenty for Kenny John four hundred metres out. He's not the fastest to get going, but has a deadly change of pace; amplified in its effectiveness today prior to the leaders throwing in their towels two furlongs out. Soul Rebel ran close to his best form in this one, looking more like a professional than the wayward rogue he raced like in recent starts. Zaltarr was held up off the gallop today and never really harassed until finally shaken up when finding a passage late. [ROG]
PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
Another stylish effort by PRETTY IN RED and Anderson Trotman, as the filly gallops on
resolutely to further enhance her short but impressive record.
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Race # |
6 |
ID# |
6 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE DARCY FLATTS (CONDITION RACE)
4-YEAR-OLDS & OVER OF 2010, NON-WINNERS OF 2 RACES IN CAREER (AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
Winner - $6,600 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#3 |
PRETTY IN RED - 6/5F |
125 |
A. TROTMAN |
|
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Prominent and pulled hard; soon clear 3rd; relegated to 4th 4f out; sharply altered course left 3f out; soon relegated to 7th; ridden with smooth headway to quickly dispute lead; led and 1f out soon clear; driving. |
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2 |
#5 |
NED KELLY - 9/5 |
113 |
K. CARTER (7) |
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Mid-division; progress to 3rd 3f out; soon led; disputed when joined by winner 2f out; one pace final furlong. |
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3 |
#6 |
BATISTA - 15/2 |
120 |
RENALDO A. CUMBERBATCH |
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Snagged back to last; still unhurried in last 3f out; held rail second to last but close 2f out; taken off rail but not a clear run under 2f out; switched sharply back to rail over 1f out; strong finish. |
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4 |
#2 |
LIGHTNING BOLT (T) - 7/2 |
125 |
K. NICHOLLS |
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Held up towards rear; pushed along to mid-division 3f out; soon ridden; beaten for pace final furlong. |
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5 |
#4 |
IRISH THUNDER - 6/1 |
113 |
K. JOHN (3) |
|
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Prominent early but steadily back to among back-markers; pushed along under 5f out; again ridden under 4f out; forced wide by winner 3f out; unable to quicken; beaten over 1f out. |
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|
6 |
#8 |
LION KING - 9/2 |
120 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
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Disputed lead; lost advantage 3f out; in trouble when ridden over 2f out; quickly beaten. |
|
|
7 |
#1 |
MIDNIGHT WALTZ - 18/1 |
112 |
J. GRANT (3) |
|
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Mid-pack; pushed to dispute 4f out; soon lead; beaten for pace under 3f out; ridden with no progress 2f out; soon beaten. |
|
|
8 |
#7 |
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS(T) - 25/1 |
113 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
|
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Disputed lead; bounced and squeezed for room over 3f out; relegated; soon in trouble 3f out, steady retreat. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
26.0 |
½ Mile |
51.8 |
¾ Mile |
1:17.4 |
1 Mile |
1:42.6 |
|
Time |
1:54.6 |
Distances |
2, 1½, ½, 1¾, 2, NK, 15¾ |
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Winner |
4YO Chestnut Filly - CAPTAIN CHARLIE ex TISZA by HEGAR |
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Winning Trainer |
A. NUNES |
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Winning Owner |
DR. ALAN STOREY BVM&S (EDIN) MRCVS |
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Winning Breeder |
DR. ALAN STOREY BVM&S (EDIN) MRC VS & STEPHEN BOGGAY |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
3 |
2.30 |
1.25 |
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2nd |
5 |
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1.35 |
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3rd |
6 |
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1.95 |
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Forecast |
3-5 |
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17.75 |
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Trifecta |
3-5-6 |
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51.70 |
Analysis:
Good horses often prove their worth when having to overcome adversity at a critical stage, and favourite PRETTY IN RED did just that against an average-looking bunch in this nine furlong handicap. Offered only at 6/5 by close of takings, the four year old chestnut went on to score another exciting win though losing ground three furlongs out. Most horses will take well over a furlong after such interference to regain momentum and their position; however the chestnut maintained composure and quickly put her deadly turn of foot to use, catapulting to the lead before the next marker. The manner of victory reinforced the filly's position of a legitimate chance of entry in the Tanglewood Stakes come March, when she'd be asked to stretch her talent a furlong more. Ned Kelly is developing into an honest fellow with a record showing no lower than second in three of four starts. Not a very brilliant individual where acceleration is concerned, the lanky colt was left toiling at the winner's mercy when the heat was turned up on the passive early pace. Batista was held up way off the gallop unlike most of his previous starts. This tactic saw the gelding with something to run at in the final panel, but also left him with a bit much to gain on the first two. [ROG]
PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
HYPA CAT (Antonio Bishop) easily dismisses her foes in the “Jack Gill Handicap”.
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Race # |
7 |
ID# |
7 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE JACK GILL (HANDICAP)
4-YEAR-OLDS & OVER OF 2010, RATED 0 - 35
(AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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1000 Meters (5½ furlongs) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
Winner - $6,600 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#5 |
HYPA CAT |
120 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
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Made all; led along rail; shaken up under 2f out; kept on. |
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2 |
#8 |
WHO'S AT HOME (V) |
127 |
R. LUNAN |
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Prominent 3rd; closer 2nd 2f out; slightly wide into straight; all out drive. |
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3 |
#3 |
OVER THE EDGE |
117 |
R. MAYNARD (7) |
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Tracked leaders in 4th; ridden under 3f out; no immediate progress; kept on one pace and just up. |
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4 |
#4 |
RANDY ANDY (T) |
133 |
R. BOWEN |
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Outpaced and among back-markers; still well back 3f out; soon ridden; headway under 2f out; not a clear run well inside final furlong. |
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5 |
#7 |
TING A MERRY SLEW |
125 |
J. GRANT (3) |
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Mid-division; smooth headway over 2f out; 3rd into stretch when wide; not going on. |
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6 |
#6 |
MATCH POINT |
123 |
W. CAVE |
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Hung left at start; quick to force pace; no headway when ridden; soon in trouble. |
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7 |
#1 |
LADY PATRICK (VT) |
124 |
K. JOHN (3) |
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Second last early; progress along rail under 4f out; further headway to be 6th into straight; evenly. |
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8 |
#11 |
TIGER CAT (T) |
110 |
L. EDWARDS |
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Tracked leaders to dispute 4th; pushed along over 3f out; soon under pressure; already beaten 1f out. |
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9 |
#13 |
BLAST' M CHARLIE |
112 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
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Slowly into stride and quickly among back-markers; briefly disputed last over 3f out; little progress inside final furlong; eased. |
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10 |
#9 |
ENIGMA (V) |
124 |
K. NICHOLLS |
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Mid-division; widest 4f out; always pushed along and never a factor. |
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11 |
#12 |
SUPERCHARGE |
120 |
RAMON ROUSE (7) |
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Dwelt at start; always in rear. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
25.0 |
½ Mile |
48.4 |
¾ Mile |
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1 Mile |
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Time |
1:00.0 |
Distances |
2, ¾, HD, ¾, NK, 1¼, HD, ½, 5, ¾ |
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Winner |
7YO Bay/Brown Mare - STRANGER TO FEAR EX CATALINA by PERFECT HOST |
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Winning Trainer |
R. DEANE |
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Winning Owner |
THE A TEAM |
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Winning Breeder |
MRS. DIANA JONES |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
5 |
3.90 |
1.30 |
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2nd |
8 |
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3.55 |
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3rd |
3 |
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7.35 |
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4th |
4 |
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Forecast |
5-8 |
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34.90 |
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Superfecta |
5-8-3-4 |
*NO WINNERS |
3,549.65 |
*NO WINNERS CARRIED OVER TO THE
NEXT RACEDAY JANUARY 21, 2009
PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
SHOW ME THE MONEY (Anderson Ward) again got the money in
this desperate finish with Bird Watch.
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Race # |
8 |
ID# |
8 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE PATRICK HUSBANDS BSS (HANDICAP)
3-YEAR-OLDS & OVER OF 2010, RATED 83 - 105
(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES 82 AND BELOW) (AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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Total Purse - $15,000 |
Winner - $8,250 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#8 |
SHOW ME THE MONEY (T) |
119 |
A. WARD |
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Quick to lead off rail; relegated to 2nd 4f out; ridden 3f out; still clear 2nd when hard ridden under 2f out; rallied and up late. |
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2 |
#5 |
BIRD WATCH |
107 |
K. CARTER |
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Shadowed leader; quickened to lead 4f out; still handy lead over 2f out; soon ridden; not going on; not a straight course under pressure final furlong; just caught. |
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3 |
#4 |
DON PORTALSONNY |
124 |
R. BOWEN |
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Disputed 3rd; little impression when ridden 3f out; gaining late final furlong. |
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4 |
#2 |
PROUD BAJAN |
120 |
A. BISHOP |
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Held up in rear; ridden along rail under 3f out; little headway late. |
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5 |
#7 |
BORDER SECRET |
130 |
A. TROTMAN |
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Disputed 3rd; no gain when pushed along and soon ridden; little impression final furlong. |
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6 |
#9 |
LETHAL LIESEL |
120 |
K. JOHN |
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Held up in rear; widest 2f out; no impression. |
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7 |
#1 |
TENPINS DANCER (V) |
106 |
J. GRANT |
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Among back-markers; pushed along under 5f out; under whip over 3f out; soon beaten. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
25.0 |
½ Mile |
49.4 |
¾ Mile |
1:15.2 |
1 Mile |
1:40.6 |
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Time |
1:51.4 |
Distances |
Sh. Head, 1¾, 2½, 1¾, ½, 2 |
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Winner |
4YO Chestnut Colt - KIT FISTO ex PINK CORAL by NOSFERATU |
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Winning Trainer |
R PEIRCE |
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Winning Owner |
LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR - CLIFTON RACING |
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Winning Breeder |
BRUCE BAYLEY |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
8 |
3.00 |
2.55 |
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2nd |
5 |
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2.95 |
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3rd |
4 |
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Forecast |
8-5 |
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25.45 |
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Trifecta |
8-5-4 |
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109.40 |
Analysis:
Quite an impressive showing by Derby runner-up SHOW ME THE MONEY who came out the victor in what was virtually a two-horse affair. The son of Kit Fisto again proved that he's tons better on any day that he's given an enterprising a ride as this one. Ward went to the whip surprisingly early though, with the colt looking in trouble with as much as three furlongs to run; but he picked up admirably again in the straight and capitalised on a wandering Bird Watch for the last minute score. The handsome chestnut is quite capable of handling himself in this company, and with Champion Three Year Old likely to take his chances in the marquee event come Gold Cup Day, he may be poised to do himself justice in one of that day's other features. Bird Watch seemed to have it sewn up under three furlongs out when still handy as the winner was already being worked on. Defeat was apparent though when the colt failed to stay steady to the task, in the stretch and wandered a bit inside the furlong pole. That loss of momentum was evidently enough to bring the winner back into the picture upon reaching the distance, and enough to deny Aysha Syndicate and Liz Deane a treble of successes on the day. The first two were "miles" clear of the others at one point, and Don Portalsonny was the one to get closest; albeit only in the dying stages. Considering the handicap, he was figured to go much closer today than last time out when meeting similar, but the winner is equally talented on his best day and he proved it again. [ROG]
PHOTOGRAPH BY EDDIE BELLE
The grey BLOUMBERG (Richard Lunan) stuck to his guns well
in the stretch to win the day’s final event.
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Race # |
9 |
ID# |
9 |
Track Condition |
GOOD TO FIRM |
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THE NOEL G. WILKIE (HANDICAP)
3-YEAR-OLDS & OVER OF 2010, RATED 61 - 85
(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 82 AND BELOW)
(AT TIME OF ENTRY) |
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1100 Meters (5½ furlongs) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
Winner - $6,600 |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#2 |
BLOUMBERG (T) |
126 |
R. LUNAN |
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Smartly away; hard-ridden to dispute 4f out; soon led; ridden 2f out; off rail into stretch; joined and rallied. |
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2 |
#1 |
DARK KNIGHT |
130 |
K JOHN (3) |
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Quickly led; soon disputed; relegated to 2nd; ridden to join winner over 1f out; rallied; just bettered. |
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3 |
#5 |
I'MJUSTTOOMUCH (B) |
121 |
W. CAVE |
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Out-paced slightly from gate; under whip 5f out; soon tracked leaders along rail in 4th; always pushed along; little further when ridden; rail finish. |
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4 |
#7 |
CHARGE IT |
128 |
A. TROTMAN |
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In last; some headway over 2f out; further headway between horses; steady gain final furlong; strong finish. |
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5 |
#3 |
CASH BOY |
115 |
K. CARTER (7) |
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Broke awkwardly and chased leaders in 3rd; no headway when pushed along over 2f out; one pace final furlong. |
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6 |
#4 |
WASH BROOK (T) |
128 |
K. NICHOLLS |
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Behind leaders; no progress when ridden; eased just inside final furlong. |
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7 |
#9 |
JANAKI |
126 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
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Raced wide; soon among back-markers; in trouble 2f out; no impression. |
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8 |
#6 |
ALL ABOARD (B) |
127 |
A. WARD |
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Stalked pace from outside; quickly relegated over 3f out; quickly to rear; never seriously ridden. |
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Time Fractions |
¼ Mile |
25.6 |
½ Mile |
48.8 |
¾ Mile |
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1 Mile |
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Time |
1:05.6 |
Distances |
½, 1, ¾, ½, 1¼, 2¼, 1½ |
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Winner |
4YO Grey/Roan Colt - CONCORDE'S TUNE - CLARABELLA by CLARAMOUNT |
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Winning Trainer |
V. CHEESEMAN |
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Winning Owner |
MR. LUTHER G. MILLER III JP
& MRS. SUZANNE MILLER |
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Winning Breeder |
MESSRS. LOUIE ROGERS
& DAVID MCKATHAN |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
2 |
8.00 |
2.75 |
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2nd |
1 |
|
1.55 |
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3rd |
5 |
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3.40 |
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Forecast |
2-1 |
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76.70 |
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Trifecta |
2-1-5 |
|
274.20 |
Analysis:
Following a series of disappointing efforts, the American Bred BLOUMBERG again came good with this decent win over 1100 metres. Now his second triumph at the distance, the four year old had turned in pretty lackluster efforts in his last five runs, but even the best of these came at this identical trip. He ran huge as a three year old in the Spa Sprint last year, and that race may again be on his agenda should all other things be equal. Dark Knight assumed command very quickly from the #1 box, but could not hold off the acceleration of the winner half-way through the race. However, his final furlong bid was a respectable one especially considering that he conceded 4lbs to the winner. I'mjusttoomuch seems to be always finding his best effort arriving too late and suffered that same fate today, though covering significant ground in the final two to three furlongs. [ROG]