I'm not talking about Lucky Chappy, Regally Ready, Royal Delta, Game On Dude, Giant Ryan and The Factor all failing for the US in Dubai. I'm also not talking about my disapointment about Monterusso winning for Godolphin in the World Cup. No what I'm talking about is the Meydan officals ill fated decision to re-run the Dubai Gold Cup after the breakdown and subquent euthanization of Fox Hunt.
The owners of the remaining horses (which included Fox Hunt's owners who happen to be Godolphin), all agreed to run the race after the World Cup. Sadly, 4 more horses where effected by the re-run. With Bronze Cannon pulled and being euthanized, another horse being pulled up and 2 more being eased. This shouldn't have happend. They should have just abandoned the race, and then run it when racing returns to Meydan later in the year. Sadly though, money talks and in this case it was a diesaster. Now granted the remaining owners where 3 different groups, so there might not have been anything that could have been done.
While in Standardbred racing horses run up to 3 times in one day, it doesn't happen in Thoroughbred horse racing, even in Europe and Australia where it's common to have quick turn arounds. Yes in NA there are horses who have blowouts the morning of races, but those are very short at 2 to 3 furlongs. The interesting to see if PETA has a Dubai branch how long it takes for them to have a boycott. This dispite the ruler of the Emriate is one of the leading owners in the world.
This year's Dubai World Cup night sadly will marred by this one race and it's two runnings.
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March 31, 2012
March 26, 2012
Dubai Preview (without the World Cup)
It's World Cup week! On Saturday, the UAE racing season will close with World Cup. Post positions for the race won't be drawn until Weds, so that preview will be on Friday. For now though, I'm going to go through the rest of the Thoroughbred races (1 Arabian race leads off the card).
Godolphin Mile: No US based horses in here, however there are 2 names that familar to American fans. 2 time Pacific Classic winner Richard's Kid and Barbecue Eddie who is G1 placed in California. Viscount Nelson has 1 US start under his belt, but that came on the grass this past Belmont day, and Western Aristocrat who won the Jamiaca is in here as well.
Dubai Gold Cup: This is a new race this year for distance turf horses at about 2 miles. Again there are no US based horses here, but Joshua Tree was runner up in last year's CAN Invitational. Unusual Suspect is the name most known to Americans because of his time in California. He is now rep. Australia, but will be ridden by Corey Nakatani who does have a win on him (but his Dubai record is not good, last time finishing last on another great Cal Bred, Lava Man).
UAE Derby: Lucky Chappy will be flying the Red, White and Blue in this race which is the longest KY Derby prep, but he's prob. the only horse who is shooting for that race. 2 horses Balada Sale and Helmet are Southern Hemisphere 3yo's, so they are ineligible for the TC in Northern Hemisphere. Daddy Long Legs and Wrote have US starts under them (the latter won the BC Juvenile Turf), and Maritimer was Derby bound possibly before being sold. Kinglet's dam is Karen's Caper who did quite well on the turf and Red Duke's siblings relish longer distances, but his sire didn't win past a mile and an eighth.
Al Quoz Sprint: BC Turf Sprint winner Regally Ready is in here, but his first two races so far not that great. It could be a big day for females (both horse and human) and there are two in here who have a chance. Invisible Ash who defeated Regally Ready in his last race and Margot Did who has Haley Turner (England's best female jockey) on board.
Golden Shaheen: Last year, this was the only top 3 finish for America (Euroears 2nd). The defending champ Rocket Man is back and other then a few bad finishes has not lost a step. Golden Slipper winner Sepoy is the only SH 3yo in the race, and is making his main track debut. The US is repasented by Vosburgh winner Giant Ryan and The Factor who might not be as good on synth as he is on dirt. However, this might be a race where his talent might be enough for him to win.
Duty Free: Await the Dawn and Wigmore Hall both of starts in the US. Dubawi Gold chased Frankel in three starts last year, failing to catch the undefeated champion. California Memory has been solid in Hong Kong. Delagator has the unfortance of running behind Sea the Stars, Dream Ahead, Goldikova and Strong Suit.
Sheema: Treasure Beach won the Secretariat last August and ran in the Arc. Cirrcus Des Aigles defeated So You Think at Ascot. Mahbooba ran against Miss Keller in Canada last year. Of course St. Nicholas Abbey and his young jockey where the feel good story of last year's BC. Now Joseph O'Brien will try to add another imporant race to what is expected to be a shortened career due to his height and weight.
Get well wishes for Bob Baffert who suffered a possible heart attack in Dubai where was getting The Factor and Game on Dude ready for their races on Saturday. Looks like he will be Dubai 8-10 days before returning to the States.
Godolphin Mile: No US based horses in here, however there are 2 names that familar to American fans. 2 time Pacific Classic winner Richard's Kid and Barbecue Eddie who is G1 placed in California. Viscount Nelson has 1 US start under his belt, but that came on the grass this past Belmont day, and Western Aristocrat who won the Jamiaca is in here as well.
Dubai Gold Cup: This is a new race this year for distance turf horses at about 2 miles. Again there are no US based horses here, but Joshua Tree was runner up in last year's CAN Invitational. Unusual Suspect is the name most known to Americans because of his time in California. He is now rep. Australia, but will be ridden by Corey Nakatani who does have a win on him (but his Dubai record is not good, last time finishing last on another great Cal Bred, Lava Man).
UAE Derby: Lucky Chappy will be flying the Red, White and Blue in this race which is the longest KY Derby prep, but he's prob. the only horse who is shooting for that race. 2 horses Balada Sale and Helmet are Southern Hemisphere 3yo's, so they are ineligible for the TC in Northern Hemisphere. Daddy Long Legs and Wrote have US starts under them (the latter won the BC Juvenile Turf), and Maritimer was Derby bound possibly before being sold. Kinglet's dam is Karen's Caper who did quite well on the turf and Red Duke's siblings relish longer distances, but his sire didn't win past a mile and an eighth.
Al Quoz Sprint: BC Turf Sprint winner Regally Ready is in here, but his first two races so far not that great. It could be a big day for females (both horse and human) and there are two in here who have a chance. Invisible Ash who defeated Regally Ready in his last race and Margot Did who has Haley Turner (England's best female jockey) on board.
Golden Shaheen: Last year, this was the only top 3 finish for America (Euroears 2nd). The defending champ Rocket Man is back and other then a few bad finishes has not lost a step. Golden Slipper winner Sepoy is the only SH 3yo in the race, and is making his main track debut. The US is repasented by Vosburgh winner Giant Ryan and The Factor who might not be as good on synth as he is on dirt. However, this might be a race where his talent might be enough for him to win.
Duty Free: Await the Dawn and Wigmore Hall both of starts in the US. Dubawi Gold chased Frankel in three starts last year, failing to catch the undefeated champion. California Memory has been solid in Hong Kong. Delagator has the unfortance of running behind Sea the Stars, Dream Ahead, Goldikova and Strong Suit.
Sheema: Treasure Beach won the Secretariat last August and ran in the Arc. Cirrcus Des Aigles defeated So You Think at Ascot. Mahbooba ran against Miss Keller in Canada last year. Of course St. Nicholas Abbey and his young jockey where the feel good story of last year's BC. Now Joseph O'Brien will try to add another imporant race to what is expected to be a shortened career due to his height and weight.
Get well wishes for Bob Baffert who suffered a possible heart attack in Dubai where was getting The Factor and Game on Dude ready for their races on Saturday. Looks like he will be Dubai 8-10 days before returning to the States.
March 25, 2011
Fair Dubai
The final preps for the Kentucky Derby begin this weekend with the Louisiana Derby. However, before I preview that race. Here are some of the other races that will be going on at the Fair Grounds and Meydan in Dubai. For Dubai I'm going to preview two races.
Golden Shaheen (Group 1) 6 furlongs
1. Kinsale King
2. Dim Sum (GB)
3. Charlie's Moment
4. Force Freeze
5. Dynamic Blitz (AUS)
6. Sunny King (IRE)
7. Euroears
8. Escape Route
9. Rocket Man (AUS)
10. Green Birdie (NZ)
A rematch from last year's Shaheen with the American Kinsale King and Singapore's Super Horse Rocket Man. Kinsale King really did not have a great US season last year, but then again he is a synthetic specialist he did win his prep at Golden Gate to get ready for his defence. Rocket Man hasn't done much wrong since his second place finish, and I do think he'll turn the tables on KK this year. Euroears is a good horse, but he never has reached that elite company when it comes to sprinting. This race however, is missing the two fastest horses in the World in Big Drama and Black Caviar. Green Birdie for third, really just for his name.
Top Three:
Rocket Man
Kinsale King
Green Birdie
Dubai World Cup (Group 1) 10 furlongs
1. Fly Down
2. Monterosso (GB)
3. Prince Bishop (IRE)
4. Cape Blanco (IRE)
5. Gio Ponti
6. Victore Pisa (JPN)
7. Musir (AUS)
8. Gitano Hernando (GB)
9. Transend (JPN)
10. Poet's Voice (GB)
11. Richard's Kid
12. Twice Over (GB)
13. Buena Vista (JPN)
14. Golden Sword (GB)
The big race on the Dubai card tomorrow. Gio Ponti will be carrying the Red, White and Blue (Fly Down will more likely stay in the Middle East after this race, Richard's Kid is now based out of the Middle East and Gitano Hernando was sold to the Chechen President (ugh :(). This is Twice Over's race to lose, he won the final prep over this surface, and is probley better on synthetic then he is on turf (even though he is a Group 1 winner on turf). Gio Ponti is really not the same horse he was 2 years ago, he had some good wins last year (including defending his Man O' War), but he's coming in without a prep. If she where to win the race, Buena Vista will become the richest horse male or female in the World.
Top three:
wice Over
Buena Vista
Gio Ponti
Now to the Fair Grounds card.
Fair Grounds - March 26, 2011
Race 6 - 2:49 PM Exacta / Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)
STAKES New Orleans H. (Grade II)
Purse $400,000. For Four Year Olds And Upward. . By subscription of $400 each; $1,800 to pass the entry box; $1,800 additional to start. $400,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth 2% to fifth and 1% to sixth through ninth. Weights Thursday March 17th. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. This Stake will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights will be preferred. Different owners have equal draw according to weights. Failure to draw into the race will cancel all fees. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. Closed Saturday, March 12, 2011, with 17 nominations. One And One Eighth Miles.
P# PP Horse A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer M/L
1 3 Fast Alex (KY) 4/C L T Agilar 114 G Geier 10/1
1A 8 Country Flavor (KY) 5/G L S J Sellers 117 G Geier 10/1
2 1 El Caballo (KY) 7/H L R Albarado 115 R E Nicks 10/1
3 2 Mission Impazible (KY) 4/C L G K Gomez 118 T A Pletcher 3/1
4 4 Birdrun (FL) 5/H L R Maragh 119 W I Mott 5/1
5 5 Demarcation (KY) 7/G L A R Napravnik 120 P J McGee 4/1
6 6 Giant Oak (IL) 5/H L S Bridgmohan 122 C M Block 5/2
7 7 Apart (KY) 4/C L J M Campbell 118 A M Stall, Jr. 9/2
I see this a three horse race with Mission Impazible (who last year's LA Derby), Giant Oak and Apart. While he has been running into some tough luck lately, I remain on the Apart bandwagon... for now. I don't think Fair Grounds is Giant Oak's favorite track, and he has failed as the favorite since his first two starts. Demarcation did win the Mineshaft, but this is a bit of a different race with Giant Oak in here.
Top three:
Apart
Giant Oak
Mission Impazible
Fair Grounds - March 26, 2011
Race 8 - 3:56 PM Exacta / Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10)
STAKES Fair Grounds Oaks (Grade II)
Purse $500,000. For Fillies Three Years Old. By subscription of $400 each; $1,800 to enter; $1,800 additional to start. Supplemental nominations of $15,000 will be accepted at time of entry which shall include all fees. $500,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth 2% to fifth and 1% to sixth through ninth. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. Weight: 121 Lbs. This Stake will be limited to 14 starters. Preference will be given in the following manner : first preference to graded or group winners in order (I,II,III), then highest career earnings (non-restricted), then total career earnings. Different owners have equal draw according to earnings. Second choice high earners of a same owner entry receive no consideration over a single entry. Starters to be named through the entry box at usual time of closing. Failure to draw into the race will cancel all fees. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. Closed Saturday, March 12, 2011, with 15 nominations. One And One Sixteenth Miles.
P# PP Horse A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer M/L
1 1 Grandacious (KY) 3/F L J M Campbell 121 W B Calhoun 6/1
2 2 Little Miss Holly (KY) 3/F L E S Prado 121 S Margolis 8/1
3 3 Switching Gears (KY) 3/F L S Bridgmohan 121 S Margolis 8/1
4 4 Tapit Dancer (KY) 3/F L M C Baze 121 S M Asmussen 10/1
5 5 Daisy Devine (KY) 3/F L J Graham 121 A McKeever 8/1
6 6 Snow Fall (KY) 3/F L A R Napravnik 121 M Stidham 8/1
7 7 Tourmaline (FL) 3/F L M Mena 121 L Wiggins 20/1
8 8 St. John's River (KY) 3/F L K J Desormeaux 121 A Leggio, Jr. 8/1
9 9 Niji's Grand Girl (KY) 3/F L G K Gomez 121 K G McPeek 4/1
10 10 Inglorious (ON) 3/F L C Sutherland 121 J Carroll 3/1
Snow Fall is scratched due to illness according to DRF. Fillies in this race got a big break when Kathmanblu was not entered. Inglorious becomes the morning line favorite in this now wide open race. I do think that Daisy Devine has the best shot to upset her, with Switching Gears finishing in third.
Top three:
Daisy Devine
Inglorious
Switching Gears
Fair Grounds - March 26, 2011
Race 10 - 5:03 PM Exacta / Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 10-11-12)
STAKES Louisiana Derby (Grade II)
Purse $1,000,000. For Three Year Olds. (Foals of 2008) Early Bird Nomination Fee of $500 due by Monday, December 13, 2010, which includes nominating fee for, Lecomte (GIII) Stakes and Risen Star Stakes (GII) (Early Bird). Final nomination for Louisiana Derby closes Saturday, March 12, 2011, by subscription of $1,000. $5,000 to pass the entry box; $5,000 additional to start. Supplementary nominations of $50,000 will be accepted at time of entry which shall include all fees. $1,000,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth, 2% to fifth and 1% to sixth through ninth. Weight: Colts and Geldings, 122 Lbs.; Fillies, 117 Lbs. This race will be limited to 14 starters. Preference will be given in the following manner: first preference to graded or group winners in order (I,II,III), then highest career earnings (non-restricted), then total career earnings. In no case shall two horses sharing common ownership start to the exclusion of a single interest. Starters to be named through the entry box at usual time of closing. Failure to draw into the race will cancel all fees. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. One And One Eighth Miles.
P# PP Horse A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer M/L
1 1 Nacho Business (KY) 3/C L J Bravo 122 K J Breen 10/1
1A 2 Pants On Fire (KY) 3/C L A R Napravnik 122 K J Breen 10/1
2 3 Nehro (KY) 3/C L M C Baze 122 S M Asmussen 30/1
3 4 Mavericking (IL) 3/C L S Bridgmohan 122 N L Pessin 20/1
4 5 Mucho Macho Man (FL) 3/C L R Maragh 122 K Ritvo 9/5
5 6 Liondrive (LA) 3/C L J Graham 122 T A Ice 50/1
6 7 Machen (KY) 3/C L E S Prado 122 N J Howard 7/2
7 8 Majestic Harbor (KY) 3/C L C J Lanerie 122 P J McGee 12/1
8 9 Le Mans (KY) 3/C L R Albarado 122 S M Asmussen 20/1
9 10 Wilkinson (KY) 3/C L G K Gomez 122 N J Howard 8/1
10 11 Left (KY) 3/G L J M Campbell 122 A M Stall, Jr. 10/1
11 12 Elite Alex (ON) 3/C L C H Borel 122 T F Ritchey 6/1
12 13 Populist Politics (LA) 3/C L R E Eramia 122 T M Amoss 30/1
Populist Politics is going in today's Cresent City Derby instead. Like the NOH, I feel this is between only a few horses. Mucho Macho Man, Elite Alex, Machen and Wilkinson. I think Left may end up being the best of the group down the road, but he's up against in this race. I would love to see a Rockport Harbor colt do well, so I'm hoping Majestic Harbor can somehow pull the upset. With that being said, MMM is the best horse in this field and should win the LA Derby. Could be best chance the Louisiana Derby has had in a while to produce a Derby winner.
Top three:
Mucho Machen Man
Wilkinson
Machen/Elite Alex/Left
Also in action this weekend, Bind and Might. In the UAE Derby Sweet Ducky is going. Gran Lioness is at Oaklawn against Arizena (Azeri's daughter). Mixed Up returns at Aiken.
Lastly, Black Caviar won today at Moonee Valley in Australia under the lights. She is now 11 for 11 in her career, what a filly!
So that's it for today, the Oaks list returns next week and I will have a recap of all the races on Monday.
Golden Shaheen (Group 1) 6 furlongs
1. Kinsale King
2. Dim Sum (GB)
3. Charlie's Moment
4. Force Freeze
5. Dynamic Blitz (AUS)
6. Sunny King (IRE)
7. Euroears
8. Escape Route
9. Rocket Man (AUS)
10. Green Birdie (NZ)
A rematch from last year's Shaheen with the American Kinsale King and Singapore's Super Horse Rocket Man. Kinsale King really did not have a great US season last year, but then again he is a synthetic specialist he did win his prep at Golden Gate to get ready for his defence. Rocket Man hasn't done much wrong since his second place finish, and I do think he'll turn the tables on KK this year. Euroears is a good horse, but he never has reached that elite company when it comes to sprinting. This race however, is missing the two fastest horses in the World in Big Drama and Black Caviar. Green Birdie for third, really just for his name.
Top Three:
Rocket Man
Kinsale King
Green Birdie
Dubai World Cup (Group 1) 10 furlongs
1. Fly Down
2. Monterosso (GB)
3. Prince Bishop (IRE)
4. Cape Blanco (IRE)
5. Gio Ponti
6. Victore Pisa (JPN)
7. Musir (AUS)
8. Gitano Hernando (GB)
9. Transend (JPN)
10. Poet's Voice (GB)
11. Richard's Kid
12. Twice Over (GB)
13. Buena Vista (JPN)
14. Golden Sword (GB)
The big race on the Dubai card tomorrow. Gio Ponti will be carrying the Red, White and Blue (Fly Down will more likely stay in the Middle East after this race, Richard's Kid is now based out of the Middle East and Gitano Hernando was sold to the Chechen President (ugh :(). This is Twice Over's race to lose, he won the final prep over this surface, and is probley better on synthetic then he is on turf (even though he is a Group 1 winner on turf). Gio Ponti is really not the same horse he was 2 years ago, he had some good wins last year (including defending his Man O' War), but he's coming in without a prep. If she where to win the race, Buena Vista will become the richest horse male or female in the World.
Top three:
wice Over
Buena Vista
Gio Ponti
Now to the Fair Grounds card.
Fair Grounds - March 26, 2011
Race 6 - 2:49 PM Exacta / Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)
STAKES New Orleans H. (Grade II)
Purse $400,000. For Four Year Olds And Upward. . By subscription of $400 each; $1,800 to pass the entry box; $1,800 additional to start. $400,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth 2% to fifth and 1% to sixth through ninth. Weights Thursday March 17th. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. This Stake will be limited to 14 starters. High Weights will be preferred. Different owners have equal draw according to weights. Failure to draw into the race will cancel all fees. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. Closed Saturday, March 12, 2011, with 17 nominations. One And One Eighth Miles.
P# PP Horse A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer M/L
1 3 Fast Alex (KY) 4/C L T Agilar 114 G Geier 10/1
1A 8 Country Flavor (KY) 5/G L S J Sellers 117 G Geier 10/1
2 1 El Caballo (KY) 7/H L R Albarado 115 R E Nicks 10/1
3 2 Mission Impazible (KY) 4/C L G K Gomez 118 T A Pletcher 3/1
4 4 Birdrun (FL) 5/H L R Maragh 119 W I Mott 5/1
5 5 Demarcation (KY) 7/G L A R Napravnik 120 P J McGee 4/1
6 6 Giant Oak (IL) 5/H L S Bridgmohan 122 C M Block 5/2
7 7 Apart (KY) 4/C L J M Campbell 118 A M Stall, Jr. 9/2
I see this a three horse race with Mission Impazible (who last year's LA Derby), Giant Oak and Apart. While he has been running into some tough luck lately, I remain on the Apart bandwagon... for now. I don't think Fair Grounds is Giant Oak's favorite track, and he has failed as the favorite since his first two starts. Demarcation did win the Mineshaft, but this is a bit of a different race with Giant Oak in here.
Top three:
Apart
Giant Oak
Mission Impazible
Fair Grounds - March 26, 2011
Race 8 - 3:56 PM Exacta / Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10)
STAKES Fair Grounds Oaks (Grade II)
Purse $500,000. For Fillies Three Years Old. By subscription of $400 each; $1,800 to enter; $1,800 additional to start. Supplemental nominations of $15,000 will be accepted at time of entry which shall include all fees. $500,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth 2% to fifth and 1% to sixth through ninth. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. Weight: 121 Lbs. This Stake will be limited to 14 starters. Preference will be given in the following manner : first preference to graded or group winners in order (I,II,III), then highest career earnings (non-restricted), then total career earnings. Different owners have equal draw according to earnings. Second choice high earners of a same owner entry receive no consideration over a single entry. Starters to be named through the entry box at usual time of closing. Failure to draw into the race will cancel all fees. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. Closed Saturday, March 12, 2011, with 15 nominations. One And One Sixteenth Miles.
P# PP Horse A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer M/L
1 1 Grandacious (KY) 3/F L J M Campbell 121 W B Calhoun 6/1
2 2 Little Miss Holly (KY) 3/F L E S Prado 121 S Margolis 8/1
3 3 Switching Gears (KY) 3/F L S Bridgmohan 121 S Margolis 8/1
4 4 Tapit Dancer (KY) 3/F L M C Baze 121 S M Asmussen 10/1
5 5 Daisy Devine (KY) 3/F L J Graham 121 A McKeever 8/1
7 7 Tourmaline (FL) 3/F L M Mena 121 L Wiggins 20/1
8 8 St. John's River (KY) 3/F L K J Desormeaux 121 A Leggio, Jr. 8/1
9 9 Niji's Grand Girl (KY) 3/F L G K Gomez 121 K G McPeek 4/1
10 10 Inglorious (ON) 3/F L C Sutherland 121 J Carroll 3/1
Snow Fall is scratched due to illness according to DRF. Fillies in this race got a big break when Kathmanblu was not entered. Inglorious becomes the morning line favorite in this now wide open race. I do think that Daisy Devine has the best shot to upset her, with Switching Gears finishing in third.
Top three:
Daisy Devine
Inglorious
Switching Gears
Fair Grounds - March 26, 2011
Race 10 - 5:03 PM Exacta / Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Pick 3 (Races 10-11-12)
STAKES Louisiana Derby (Grade II)
Purse $1,000,000. For Three Year Olds. (Foals of 2008) Early Bird Nomination Fee of $500 due by Monday, December 13, 2010, which includes nominating fee for, Lecomte (GIII) Stakes and Risen Star Stakes (GII) (Early Bird). Final nomination for Louisiana Derby closes Saturday, March 12, 2011, by subscription of $1,000. $5,000 to pass the entry box; $5,000 additional to start. Supplementary nominations of $50,000 will be accepted at time of entry which shall include all fees. $1,000,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth, 2% to fifth and 1% to sixth through ninth. Weight: Colts and Geldings, 122 Lbs.; Fillies, 117 Lbs. This race will be limited to 14 starters. Preference will be given in the following manner: first preference to graded or group winners in order (I,II,III), then highest career earnings (non-restricted), then total career earnings. In no case shall two horses sharing common ownership start to the exclusion of a single interest. Starters to be named through the entry box at usual time of closing. Failure to draw into the race will cancel all fees. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. One And One Eighth Miles.
P# PP Horse A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer M/L
1 1 Nacho Business (KY) 3/C L J Bravo 122 K J Breen 10/1
1A 2 Pants On Fire (KY) 3/C L A R Napravnik 122 K J Breen 10/1
2 3 Nehro (KY) 3/C L M C Baze 122 S M Asmussen 30/1
3 4 Mavericking (IL) 3/C L S Bridgmohan 122 N L Pessin 20/1
4 5 Mucho Macho Man (FL) 3/C L R Maragh 122 K Ritvo 9/5
5 6 Liondrive (LA) 3/C L J Graham 122 T A Ice 50/1
6 7 Machen (KY) 3/C L E S Prado 122 N J Howard 7/2
7 8 Majestic Harbor (KY) 3/C L C J Lanerie 122 P J McGee 12/1
8 9 Le Mans (KY) 3/C L R Albarado 122 S M Asmussen 20/1
9 10 Wilkinson (KY) 3/C L G K Gomez 122 N J Howard 8/1
10 11 Left (KY) 3/G L J M Campbell 122 A M Stall, Jr. 10/1
11 12 Elite Alex (ON) 3/C L C H Borel 122 T F Ritchey 6/1
Populist Politics is going in today's Cresent City Derby instead. Like the NOH, I feel this is between only a few horses. Mucho Macho Man, Elite Alex, Machen and Wilkinson. I think Left may end up being the best of the group down the road, but he's up against in this race. I would love to see a Rockport Harbor colt do well, so I'm hoping Majestic Harbor can somehow pull the upset. With that being said, MMM is the best horse in this field and should win the LA Derby. Could be best chance the Louisiana Derby has had in a while to produce a Derby winner.
Top three:
Mucho Machen Man
Wilkinson
Machen/Elite Alex/Left
Also in action this weekend, Bind and Might. In the UAE Derby Sweet Ducky is going. Gran Lioness is at Oaklawn against Arizena (Azeri's daughter). Mixed Up returns at Aiken.
Lastly, Black Caviar won today at Moonee Valley in Australia under the lights. She is now 11 for 11 in her career, what a filly!
So that's it for today, the Oaks list returns next week and I will have a recap of all the races on Monday.
March 25, 2010
Desert Running
The World's Richest Race and a key Kentucky Oaks prep are being previewed today. I'm not going to preview the entire Meydan card, which you can find here (there is an Arabian race that's missing). However, I will be choosing two races, the Sheema and the World Cup.
7th (12:35)
Dubai Sheema Classic Sponsored by Guangsha Group (Grade I) (G1)
About 1 1/2 Miles (Turf) | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $5,000,000
Prg. # PP Horse Jockey Trainer Wt. Claim $ Equip. Med. ML
1 1 Jukebox Jury (IRE) Ffrench R L Johnston Mark 125 12-1
2 2 Eastern Anthem (IRE) Ajtebi A Al Zarooni Mahmoud 126 8-1
3 3 Anmar Hills R Al Zarooni Mahmoud 125 30-1
4 4 Pan River (TUR) Kaya S Kasar Ayhan 126 30-1
5 5 Quijano (GER) Starke A Schiergen Peter 126 40-1
6 6 Pompeyano (IRE) Mullen R Seemar Sateesh 126 40-1
7 7 Youmzain (IRE) Fallon K Channon Michael R 126 9-2
8 8 Golden Sword (GB) Soumillon C de Kock Michael F 125 20-1
9 9 Presious Passion Trujillo E Hartmann Mary 126 9-2
10 10 Buena Vista (JPN) Peslier O Matsuda Hiroyoshi 120 10-1
11 11 Deem (IRE) Leparoux J R Barton Jerry 121 40-1
12 12 Mourilyan (IRE) Shea K Brown Herman J 126 20-1
13 13 Spanish Moon Moore R L Stoute Sir Michael 126 6-1
14 14 Dar Re Mi (GB) Buick W T Gosden John H M 121 10-1
15 15 Campanologist Durcan T E bin Suroor Saeed 126 15-1
16 16 Cavalryman (GB) Dettori L bin Suroor Saeed 125 8-1
I should note that these odds are US based, there is no gambling allowed in Dubai. 1 American in the race, but he could be America's best hope ever in this race. If Presious Passion gets to the lead early and sets his fractions, he'll be there at the end. Keep an eye on Buena Vista and Dar Re Mi, those two fillies could give PP a run for his money. The latter finishing third right behind PP and the now retired Condiut in the BC Turf. Jukebox Jury ran a gallant second in Candian Invitational last year, and Youmzain has run behind Zarkava and Sea the Stars in back to back Arcs.
8th (1:45)
Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (Grade I) (G1)
About 1 1/4 Miles (All Weather Track) | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $10,000,000
Prg. # PP Horse Jockey Trainer Wt. Claim $ Equip. Med. ML
1 1 Allybar (IRE) Ajtebi A Al Zarooni Mahmoud 126 12-1
2 2 Gitano Hernando (GB) Fallon K Botti Marco 126 9-2
3 3 Red Desire (JPN) Soumillon C Matsunaga Mikio 121 10-1
4 4 Gio Ponti Dominguez R A Clement Christophe 126 7-2
5 5 Gloria de Campeao (BRZ) Pereira T J Bary Pascal F 126 20-1
6 6 Vision d'Etat (FR) Peslier O Libaud Eric 126 6-1
7 7 Lizard's Desire (SAF) Shea K de Kock Michael F 126 20-1
8 8 Furthest Land Leparoux J R Maker Michael J 126 20-1
9 9 Crowded House (GB) Velazquez J R Meehan Brian 126 15-1
10 10 Richard's Kid Gomez G K Baffert Bob 126 5-1
11 11 Twice Over (GB) Queally T P Cecil Henry 126 8-1
12 12 Mastery (GB) Dettori L bin Suroor Saeed 126 40-1
13 13 Mr. Brock (SAF) Moore R L de Kock Michael F 126 30-1
14 14 Amor de Pobre (CHI) Gryder A T Barton Jerry 126 40-1
With the exception one, all of the winners of this race have been either American or had Dubai connections. Could this be the year that Japan breaks through? It could be while Red Desire isn't the horse that the Japansee where looking forward to (she is bascally filling in for the now retired Vodka who would have been going for the World Record for earnings in this race), she does have a chance after defeating Gloria de Campeao in the prep for this race. Gitano Hernando is an interesting horse, and could be the best non Dubai connections/American based (he has American owners) horse (Although I think Twice Over is sitting on a big race himself). Richard's Kid rebounded from his BCC diesaster and has been sold (again), he'll be running for Zabeel Racing (and assume a win could land him in Godolphin silks next time out). Futhest Land just seems to be overhyped. Yes he's owned by Team Roses in May/Kitten's Joy, but I don't think he's that great of a horse. Which leads me to America's best chance and that's Gio Ponti. His prep for the World Cup wasn't as bad as it seems. If he hadn't acted up in the gate Karlian would have been beaten by a length at least instead of winning by a nose. That was a very good prep for him, because with the synth surface it you don't know what will be happening. As for my pick, I'm going for the upset and going with Crowded House.
And now for tomorrow's Oaks prep,
9th (5:16)
Fair Grounds Oaks (G2)
1 1/16 Miles | Fillies | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $300,000
Prg. # PP Horse Jockey Trainer Wt. Claim $ Equip. Med. ML
1 1 Quiet Temper Albarado R J Romans Dale 121 L 7-2
2 2 Sheer Beauty Graham J Flint Bernard S 121 L 15-1
3 3 Seeking the Title Desormeaux K J Stewart Dallas 121 L 10-1
4 4 Mambo Fever Cohen D Dutrow Anthony W 121 Blk-On L 6-1
5 5 Camille's Appeal Bridgmohan S X Asmussen Steven M 121 L 20-1
6 6 Visavis Hernandez B J Jr Margolis Steve 121 L 8-1
7 7 The Rumor's True Eramia R E Duke Steven 121 L 30-1
8 8 Jody Slew Mena M Calhoun W. B 121 L 5-1
9 9 Shezacrazygirl Valenzuela P A Stall Albert M Jr 121 L 15-1
10 10 Champagne d'Oro Jacinto J Guillot Eric 121 L 8-1
11 11 Ailalea Castellano J J Pletcher Todd A 121 L 3-1
Ashado, Summerly, Proud Spell and Rachel Alexandra have two things in common, they all won the Fair Grounds Oaks before going onto winning the Kentucky Oaks. Thus making this race a key prep for the Run for the Lillies. Jody Slew almost wasn't entered into this year's race due to an injury, but I think she's getting better and will not be scratched. There's alot of pressure on her as she's trying to become the first filly to win the Tiffany Lass, Silverbulletday and this race. Quiet Temper is now floating a little bit under the radar, she rebounded from her poor proformance in the Tiff. to finish second in the Silver. Keep an eye on Champagne d'Oro, she has one win to her name (she actually previously won as a 2yo, but I believe she tested postive for something thus was DQ'ed), but she has stakes experience abeit poorly, but that will help her. I would love to see Quiet Temper turn the tables on Jody, and bring her form into the Oaks.
The rest of this weekend's preview will be tomorrow.
7th (12:35)
Dubai Sheema Classic Sponsored by Guangsha Group (Grade I) (G1)
About 1 1/2 Miles (Turf) | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $5,000,000
Prg. # PP Horse Jockey Trainer Wt. Claim $ Equip. Med. ML
1 1 Jukebox Jury (IRE) Ffrench R L Johnston Mark 125 12-1
2 2 Eastern Anthem (IRE) Ajtebi A Al Zarooni Mahmoud 126 8-1
3 3 Anmar Hills R Al Zarooni Mahmoud 125 30-1
4 4 Pan River (TUR) Kaya S Kasar Ayhan 126 30-1
5 5 Quijano (GER) Starke A Schiergen Peter 126 40-1
6 6 Pompeyano (IRE) Mullen R Seemar Sateesh 126 40-1
7 7 Youmzain (IRE) Fallon K Channon Michael R 126 9-2
8 8 Golden Sword (GB) Soumillon C de Kock Michael F 125 20-1
9 9 Presious Passion Trujillo E Hartmann Mary 126 9-2
10 10 Buena Vista (JPN) Peslier O Matsuda Hiroyoshi 120 10-1
11 11 Deem (IRE) Leparoux J R Barton Jerry 121 40-1
12 12 Mourilyan (IRE) Shea K Brown Herman J 126 20-1
13 13 Spanish Moon Moore R L Stoute Sir Michael 126 6-1
14 14 Dar Re Mi (GB) Buick W T Gosden John H M 121 10-1
15 15 Campanologist Durcan T E bin Suroor Saeed 126 15-1
16 16 Cavalryman (GB) Dettori L bin Suroor Saeed 125 8-1
I should note that these odds are US based, there is no gambling allowed in Dubai. 1 American in the race, but he could be America's best hope ever in this race. If Presious Passion gets to the lead early and sets his fractions, he'll be there at the end. Keep an eye on Buena Vista and Dar Re Mi, those two fillies could give PP a run for his money. The latter finishing third right behind PP and the now retired Condiut in the BC Turf. Jukebox Jury ran a gallant second in Candian Invitational last year, and Youmzain has run behind Zarkava and Sea the Stars in back to back Arcs.
8th (1:45)
Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (Grade I) (G1)
About 1 1/4 Miles (All Weather Track) | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $10,000,000
Prg. # PP Horse Jockey Trainer Wt. Claim $ Equip. Med. ML
1 1 Allybar (IRE) Ajtebi A Al Zarooni Mahmoud 126 12-1
2 2 Gitano Hernando (GB) Fallon K Botti Marco 126 9-2
3 3 Red Desire (JPN) Soumillon C Matsunaga Mikio 121 10-1
4 4 Gio Ponti Dominguez R A Clement Christophe 126 7-2
5 5 Gloria de Campeao (BRZ) Pereira T J Bary Pascal F 126 20-1
6 6 Vision d'Etat (FR) Peslier O Libaud Eric 126 6-1
7 7 Lizard's Desire (SAF) Shea K de Kock Michael F 126 20-1
8 8 Furthest Land Leparoux J R Maker Michael J 126 20-1
9 9 Crowded House (GB) Velazquez J R Meehan Brian 126 15-1
10 10 Richard's Kid Gomez G K Baffert Bob 126 5-1
11 11 Twice Over (GB) Queally T P Cecil Henry 126 8-1
12 12 Mastery (GB) Dettori L bin Suroor Saeed 126 40-1
13 13 Mr. Brock (SAF) Moore R L de Kock Michael F 126 30-1
14 14 Amor de Pobre (CHI) Gryder A T Barton Jerry 126 40-1
With the exception one, all of the winners of this race have been either American or had Dubai connections. Could this be the year that Japan breaks through? It could be while Red Desire isn't the horse that the Japansee where looking forward to (she is bascally filling in for the now retired Vodka who would have been going for the World Record for earnings in this race), she does have a chance after defeating Gloria de Campeao in the prep for this race. Gitano Hernando is an interesting horse, and could be the best non Dubai connections/American based (he has American owners) horse (Although I think Twice Over is sitting on a big race himself). Richard's Kid rebounded from his BCC diesaster and has been sold (again), he'll be running for Zabeel Racing (and assume a win could land him in Godolphin silks next time out). Futhest Land just seems to be overhyped. Yes he's owned by Team Roses in May/Kitten's Joy, but I don't think he's that great of a horse. Which leads me to America's best chance and that's Gio Ponti. His prep for the World Cup wasn't as bad as it seems. If he hadn't acted up in the gate Karlian would have been beaten by a length at least instead of winning by a nose. That was a very good prep for him, because with the synth surface it you don't know what will be happening. As for my pick, I'm going for the upset and going with Crowded House.
And now for tomorrow's Oaks prep,
9th (5:16)
Fair Grounds Oaks (G2)
1 1/16 Miles | Fillies | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $300,000
Prg. # PP Horse Jockey Trainer Wt. Claim $ Equip. Med. ML
1 1 Quiet Temper Albarado R J Romans Dale 121 L 7-2
2 2 Sheer Beauty Graham J Flint Bernard S 121 L 15-1
3 3 Seeking the Title Desormeaux K J Stewart Dallas 121 L 10-1
4 4 Mambo Fever Cohen D Dutrow Anthony W 121 Blk-On L 6-1
5 5 Camille's Appeal Bridgmohan S X Asmussen Steven M 121 L 20-1
6 6 Visavis Hernandez B J Jr Margolis Steve 121 L 8-1
7 7 The Rumor's True Eramia R E Duke Steven 121 L 30-1
8 8 Jody Slew Mena M Calhoun W. B 121 L 5-1
9 9 Shezacrazygirl Valenzuela P A Stall Albert M Jr 121 L 15-1
10 10 Champagne d'Oro Jacinto J Guillot Eric 121 L 8-1
11 11 Ailalea Castellano J J Pletcher Todd A 121 L 3-1
Ashado, Summerly, Proud Spell and Rachel Alexandra have two things in common, they all won the Fair Grounds Oaks before going onto winning the Kentucky Oaks. Thus making this race a key prep for the Run for the Lillies. Jody Slew almost wasn't entered into this year's race due to an injury, but I think she's getting better and will not be scratched. There's alot of pressure on her as she's trying to become the first filly to win the Tiffany Lass, Silverbulletday and this race. Quiet Temper is now floating a little bit under the radar, she rebounded from her poor proformance in the Tiff. to finish second in the Silver. Keep an eye on Champagne d'Oro, she has one win to her name (she actually previously won as a 2yo, but I believe she tested postive for something thus was DQ'ed), but she has stakes experience abeit poorly, but that will help her. I would love to see Quiet Temper turn the tables on Jody, and bring her form into the Oaks.
The rest of this weekend's preview will be tomorrow.
March 27, 2009
Weekend Preview
Lots of stakes that I'll be previewing, because two of them will not have payouts I will just be picking a winner for them.
#3. $2 Million UAE Derby (UAE-II), About 1 1/8 Miles (Dirt)
1. Regal Ransom (USA), Saeed bin Suroor, Alan Garcia
2. I Am The Best (GB), A. Al Raihe, Royston Ffrench
3. Lelah Dorak (KSA), B. Resaque, Edgar Prado
4. Muy Ponderado (ARG), M. bin Shafya, Wayne Smith
5. Desert Party (USA), Saeed bin Suroor, Frankie Dettori
6. Redding Colliery (USA), H. Brown, John Egan
7. So Shiny (ARG), J. Barton, Fenando Jara
8. Ra Junior (USA), B. Meehan, Jamie Spencer
9. Balcarce Nov (ARG), H. Brown, W. Marwing
10. Jose Adan (USA), Saeed bin Suroor, Ted Durcan
11. Soy Libriano (ARG), M. bin Shafya, A. Atjebi
12. Naval Officer (USA), J. Barton, Michael Kinane
13. Paso De Gloria (ARG), M. bin Shafya, Willaim Supple
Some of these horses are what we consider 4yo's, but they are eliable as the SH horses don't age until later in the year. I gotta go with Desert Party, he's Darley/Godolphin's best chance to make the Derby this year.
#7 $6 Million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), about 1 1/4 Miles (Dirt)PP. Horse, Trainer, Jockey
1. Muhannak (IRE), R. Beckett, R. Moore
2. Arson Squad (USA), R. Dutrow Jr., E. Prado
3. Snaafy (USA), M. Al Muhairi, R. Hills
4. Asiatic Boy (ARG), M. de Kock, J. Murtagh
5. Happy Boy (BRZ), M. bin Shafya, A. Ajtebi
6. Gloria de Campeao (BRZ), P. Bary, J. Leme
7. Well Armed (USA), E. Harty, A. Gryder
8. Casino Drive (USA), K. Fujisawa, K. Ando
9. Joe Louis (ARG), J. Barton, W. Ramos
10. Albertus Maximus (USA), K. McLaughlin, A. Garcia
11. Muller (GER), N. Bruss, W. Marwing
12. Anak Nakal (USA), N. Zito, J. Bravo
13. Paris Perfect (SAF), N. Bruss, B. Faydherbe
14. My Indy (ARG), S. bin Suroor, L. Dettori
Shadow Rolls: Anak Nakal (USA), Asiatic Boy (ARG), Casino Drive (USA), Gloria de Campeao (BRZ), Muhannak (IRE), Paris Perfect (SAF), Well Armed (USA).
It comes down to a three horse race. Asiatic Boy, Casino Drive and Albertus Maximus. Of these three, I would love to see Casino Drive take it, the question is will the travel take something out of him. Look out for Anak Nakal to surprise if niether of those three take it.
Also on this card will be Indian Blessing going against the boys in the Golden Shaheen, and my boy Kip Deville in the Duty Free
Down at Gulfstream there are two races that I will be previewing, but Nicanor returns for a third try to break his maiden. He had a second place finish last time out.
Swale S. - Grade: 2
Estimated Local Post Time: 5:11 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Three Year Old
Purse: $150,000
Distance: Seven Furlongs
Surface: Dirt
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 This Ones for Phil (FL) 3 Gelding 120 Garrett K. Gomez
2 B Z Warrior (KY) 3 Colt 114 John R. Velazquez
3 Sabi Sabi (FL) 3 Colt 118 Jose Lezcano
4 Custom for Carlos (KY) 3 Colt 114 Kent J. Desormeaux
5 Brave Victory (KY) 3 Colt 116 Julien R. Leparoux
6 Big Drama (FL) 3 Colt 120 Eibar Coa
Two of these horses where on the Derby trail at one time or another, Big Drama and This Ones for Phil. Custom for Carlos won his maiden last time out against Nicanor. I gotta go with This Ones for Phil, only because I think Big Drama is going to need a race before getting back into things. Although I won't be suprised to see him win it.
Top three:
This Ones for Phil
Big Drama
Custom for Carlos
Gulfstream Park - March 28th, 2009 - Race 10
Florida Derby - Grade: 1
Estimated Local Post Time: 5:44 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Three Year Old
Purse: $750,000
Distance: One And One Eighth Miles
Surface: Dirt
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 Toby the Coal Man (KY) 3 Colt 122 Julien R. Leparoux
2 Quality Road (VA) 3 Colt 122 John R. Velazquez
3 Casey's On Call (FL) 3 Colt 122 E. T. Baird
4 Dunkirk (KY) 3 Colt 122 Garrett K. Gomez
5 Sincero (FL) 3 Colt 122 Elvis Trujillo
6 Theregoesjojo (KY) 3 Colt 122 Kent J. Desormeaux
7 Danger to Society (KY) 3 Colt 122 Mario Madrid
8 Europe (KY) 3 Colt 122 Christopher P. DeCarlo
9 Stately Character (KY) 3 Colt 122 Rene R. Douglas
This is a must win situation for Dunkirk. A win and he's in the Derby, a 2nd he is iffy, 3rd or worse then it's the Preakness. And that's where I think he'll be heading as I'm going with Theregoesjojo, who I think is sitting on a huge race. Could Dunkirk run a huge race, of course, I like his trainer, respect his owner, not a huge fan of his jockey, love his sire. He does have a rabbit in Europe to set an honest pace, but with him having a nice pedigree as well I wouldn't be suprised to see him suprise people and take it. Quality Road is a miler, but he could outrun his pedigee.
Top three:
Theregoesjojo
Dunkirk
Quality Road
#3. $2 Million UAE Derby (UAE-II), About 1 1/8 Miles (Dirt)
1. Regal Ransom (USA), Saeed bin Suroor, Alan Garcia
2. I Am The Best (GB), A. Al Raihe, Royston Ffrench
3. Lelah Dorak (KSA), B. Resaque, Edgar Prado
4. Muy Ponderado (ARG), M. bin Shafya, Wayne Smith
5. Desert Party (USA), Saeed bin Suroor, Frankie Dettori
6. Redding Colliery (USA), H. Brown, John Egan
7. So Shiny (ARG), J. Barton, Fenando Jara
8. Ra Junior (USA), B. Meehan, Jamie Spencer
9. Balcarce Nov (ARG), H. Brown, W. Marwing
10. Jose Adan (USA), Saeed bin Suroor, Ted Durcan
11. Soy Libriano (ARG), M. bin Shafya, A. Atjebi
12. Naval Officer (USA), J. Barton, Michael Kinane
13. Paso De Gloria (ARG), M. bin Shafya, Willaim Supple
Some of these horses are what we consider 4yo's, but they are eliable as the SH horses don't age until later in the year. I gotta go with Desert Party, he's Darley/Godolphin's best chance to make the Derby this year.
#7 $6 Million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), about 1 1/4 Miles (Dirt)PP. Horse, Trainer, Jockey
1. Muhannak (IRE), R. Beckett, R. Moore
2. Arson Squad (USA), R. Dutrow Jr., E. Prado
3. Snaafy (USA), M. Al Muhairi, R. Hills
4. Asiatic Boy (ARG), M. de Kock, J. Murtagh
5. Happy Boy (BRZ), M. bin Shafya, A. Ajtebi
6. Gloria de Campeao (BRZ), P. Bary, J. Leme
7. Well Armed (USA), E. Harty, A. Gryder
8. Casino Drive (USA), K. Fujisawa, K. Ando
9. Joe Louis (ARG), J. Barton, W. Ramos
10. Albertus Maximus (USA), K. McLaughlin, A. Garcia
11. Muller (GER), N. Bruss, W. Marwing
12. Anak Nakal (USA), N. Zito, J. Bravo
13. Paris Perfect (SAF), N. Bruss, B. Faydherbe
14. My Indy (ARG), S. bin Suroor, L. Dettori
Shadow Rolls: Anak Nakal (USA), Asiatic Boy (ARG), Casino Drive (USA), Gloria de Campeao (BRZ), Muhannak (IRE), Paris Perfect (SAF), Well Armed (USA).
It comes down to a three horse race. Asiatic Boy, Casino Drive and Albertus Maximus. Of these three, I would love to see Casino Drive take it, the question is will the travel take something out of him. Look out for Anak Nakal to surprise if niether of those three take it.
Also on this card will be Indian Blessing going against the boys in the Golden Shaheen, and my boy Kip Deville in the Duty Free
Down at Gulfstream there are two races that I will be previewing, but Nicanor returns for a third try to break his maiden. He had a second place finish last time out.
Swale S. - Grade: 2
Estimated Local Post Time: 5:11 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Three Year Old
Purse: $150,000
Distance: Seven Furlongs
Surface: Dirt
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 This Ones for Phil (FL) 3 Gelding 120 Garrett K. Gomez
2 B Z Warrior (KY) 3 Colt 114 John R. Velazquez
3 Sabi Sabi (FL) 3 Colt 118 Jose Lezcano
4 Custom for Carlos (KY) 3 Colt 114 Kent J. Desormeaux
5 Brave Victory (KY) 3 Colt 116 Julien R. Leparoux
6 Big Drama (FL) 3 Colt 120 Eibar Coa
Two of these horses where on the Derby trail at one time or another, Big Drama and This Ones for Phil. Custom for Carlos won his maiden last time out against Nicanor. I gotta go with This Ones for Phil, only because I think Big Drama is going to need a race before getting back into things. Although I won't be suprised to see him win it.
Top three:
This Ones for Phil
Big Drama
Custom for Carlos
Gulfstream Park - March 28th, 2009 - Race 10
Florida Derby - Grade: 1
Estimated Local Post Time: 5:44 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Three Year Old
Purse: $750,000
Distance: One And One Eighth Miles
Surface: Dirt
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 Toby the Coal Man (KY) 3 Colt 122 Julien R. Leparoux
2 Quality Road (VA) 3 Colt 122 John R. Velazquez
3 Casey's On Call (FL) 3 Colt 122 E. T. Baird
4 Dunkirk (KY) 3 Colt 122 Garrett K. Gomez
5 Sincero (FL) 3 Colt 122 Elvis Trujillo
6 Theregoesjojo (KY) 3 Colt 122 Kent J. Desormeaux
7 Danger to Society (KY) 3 Colt 122 Mario Madrid
8 Europe (KY) 3 Colt 122 Christopher P. DeCarlo
9 Stately Character (KY) 3 Colt 122 Rene R. Douglas
This is a must win situation for Dunkirk. A win and he's in the Derby, a 2nd he is iffy, 3rd or worse then it's the Preakness. And that's where I think he'll be heading as I'm going with Theregoesjojo, who I think is sitting on a huge race. Could Dunkirk run a huge race, of course, I like his trainer, respect his owner, not a huge fan of his jockey, love his sire. He does have a rabbit in Europe to set an honest pace, but with him having a nice pedigree as well I wouldn't be suprised to see him suprise people and take it. Quality Road is a miler, but he could outrun his pedigee.
Top three:
Theregoesjojo
Dunkirk
Quality Road
March 25, 2009
Dubai World Cup card and another two more drop off the Derby trail
Here are all of the TB races that will be run Sat morning- early afternoon (here on the East Coast) in Dubai, UAE.
Link
Because there is no betting allowed in Dubai, plus I don't know all of the horses as they are from all around the world. I won't be analyzing all the races, but Friday I will be analyzing the UAE Derby and World Cup as those two races might have an impact in the US races later this year.
Also according to DRF.com, Silver City will be focusing on sprinting and his next race will be the Derby Trial, also off the trail is Beethoven due to a small injury. This is a shame, because I thought he would to well in the FL Derby. Maybe we see him in the Haskell later this year.
The brackets will return tomarrow. :)
Link
Because there is no betting allowed in Dubai, plus I don't know all of the horses as they are from all around the world. I won't be analyzing all the races, but Friday I will be analyzing the UAE Derby and World Cup as those two races might have an impact in the US races later this year.
Also according to DRF.com, Silver City will be focusing on sprinting and his next race will be the Derby Trial, also off the trail is Beethoven due to a small injury. This is a shame, because I thought he would to well in the FL Derby. Maybe we see him in the Haskell later this year.
The brackets will return tomarrow. :)
March 23, 2009
Dubai Festival of Racing updates, Lil E. Tee remembered and Drift to the Derby Museum
Here is an article on the World Cup contenders, link.
Also here are the pre-entries to all of the races, including the Arabian race which is also on the card. Post positions will be drawn on Weds. link Please note that it's a PDF file.
1992 Kentucky Derby winner Lil E. Tee passed away at age 20, link. I will admit, that I really never followed him as he came 11 years too early for me following horse racing, but it sounds like that he was a very neat horse.
Speaking of the Derby, Perfect Drift who ran in the 2002 edition, will be spending his summers from now on in Kentucky at the Derby Museum, link.
I'll have articles on the FL Derby tomarrow.
Also here are the pre-entries to all of the races, including the Arabian race which is also on the card. Post positions will be drawn on Weds. link Please note that it's a PDF file.
1992 Kentucky Derby winner Lil E. Tee passed away at age 20, link. I will admit, that I really never followed him as he came 11 years too early for me following horse racing, but it sounds like that he was a very neat horse.
Speaking of the Derby, Perfect Drift who ran in the 2002 edition, will be spending his summers from now on in Kentucky at the Derby Museum, link.
I'll have articles on the FL Derby tomarrow.
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