Rule of Motion took the lead out of the gate, pestered by Australis Day. Rule of Motion blew the turn a bit in the mud, and let Australis Day take a brief lead. But, Rule of Motion was resilient and was drawing off again at the end. Overall, it was a merry-go-round race, little change in position throughout.
Result: July 5, 2008
Philadelphia Park Race 1
Rule of Motion
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$12.20
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$4.80
|
$2.80 |
Australis Day
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$3.40 |
$2.20 |
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Stonecoldfreak
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|
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$2.60
|
Equibase Chart
Needless to Say has Little to Say; During Deputy First Winner for During
Needless to Say took all the early money at the windows in this one (4-5 at first tick), but she wasn't much involved in the running as she finished 6th. Instead, this race was all about During Deputy who pressed the early pace and the scampered away to win by more than 6, becoming the first winner for During.
Result: July 5, 2008
Philadelphia Park Race 3
During Deputy
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$26.00
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$9.20
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$4.60 |
Celtic Journey
|
|
$5.40 |
$3.80 |
Right Credentials
|
|
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$3.00 |
Equibase Chart
Himynameissarah Can't Catch Lady Countdown
I was a little critical of Himynamissarah's performance last time out, but no complaints today. Lady Countdown went right to the lead and just kept building on her lead. Sarah sat off the early pace and put in a good run, but there was no catching Lady Countdown. Sarah did not give up, however, and that's a good thing.
Result: July 5, 2008
Canterbury Park Race 2
Lady Countdown
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$4.00
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$2.60
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$2.80 |
Himynameissarah
|
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$3.40 |
$2.40 |
Pterodactyls Rule
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|
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$3.00 |
Equibase Chart
Tranquil Times Outfinished by Phosphorescent
Tranquil Times went right to the lead and looked like a winner, but he showed a reluctance to switch leads and tired, opening the door for Phosphorescent who had been lurking in 2nd. Just Like Biscuit and Investor outran their odds finishing 2nd and 3rd. Take the Points made up a lot of ground to take 4th, while Tranquil Times had to settle for 5th.
Result: July 5, 2008
Churchill Downs Race 5
Phosphorescent
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$9.80
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$5.40
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$4.20 |
Just Like Biscuit
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$16.60 |
$8.20 |
Investor
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|
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$8.40 |
Equibase Chart
B B Sings the Victory Song
B B's Song dueled with Wise Imagination, pulled away from that one and drew clear. Safety Squeeze closed nicely to pick up second, while Wise Imagination hung around in third. Frosty Diamond and Promise Me Merlot were side-by-side for most of the race. Frosty ran evenly to take 4th, Promise Me Merlot tired to 6th.
Result: July 5, 2008
Calder Race 7
B B's Song
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$5.80
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$3.60
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$3.20 |
Safety Squeeze
|
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$10.00 |
$8.40 |
Wise Imagination
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|
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$5.00 |
Equibase Chart
Curly Runs Last in Paceless Race
Not much to say about this one. Curly never ran a step, trailed throughout. Riverside Rascal was allowed to set a painfully slow pace (what happened to the other pace in the race?). I knew Curly was in trouble when the first quarter was in 25 and change. Still, Cabazon managed to close. I'm for throwing out the race and giving Curly another shot.
Result: July 5, 2008
Arlington Race 6
Cabazon
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$13.20
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$6.80
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$4.00 |
Riverside Rascal
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$11.80 |
$5.00 |
Command Sgt. Major
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|
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$3.00 |
Equibase Chart
Medaglia d'Onore Not Disgraced in Stakes Debut
Screen Your Friend went right to the lead, fought off General Quarters and then drew off. Lyin' Heart closed well to make a sizable dent in the final margin. Medaglia d'Onore was near the back early, made a big move on the turn, but couldn't sustain it. Considering he went off at 43-1, I thought his 5th place finish was very credible. The biggest mystery about this race is why Theregoesjojo went off as the even-money favorite. Yes, JoJo's maiden win was impressive, but it was just a maiden win. Read more about the Bashford Manor here.
Result: July 5, 2008
Churchill Downs Race 10
Bashford Manor
Screen Your Friend
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$38.00
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$13.00
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$4.80 |
Lyin' Heart
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|
$4.20 |
$2.60 |
Segal
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|
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$3.00 |
Equibase Chart
Wynning Pursuit Dances the Cha Cha
Wynning Pursuit jumped out the gate and that was pretty much end of story, as he continued to lengthen his lead throughout. Dance the Cha Cha was a little slow to get started, but he was swung wide and closed willingly. He was the only one gaining ground at the end and should improve next time out.
Result: July 5, 2008
Mountaineer Race 1
Wynning Pursuit
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$4.20
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$3.80
|
$2.20 |
Kenny Benny B
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$5.40 |
$2.60 |
Dance the Cha Cha
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|
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$2.80 |
Equibase Chart
2-Year Old Works
Returning to the WorkTab (horses previously mentioned in this blog)
Mine That Bird (colt; Birdstone - Mining My Own by Smart Strike) - Woodbine, 5 furlongs, 1:02.60.
For All Who Conga (colt; Congaree - For All Who Dream by Eltish) - Calder, 3 furlongs, :38.00.
Singing Rose (filly; Congaree - Dial a Song by Mining) - Woodbine, 3 furlongs, :36.00 (fastest of 7).
Toxaway
(filly; Congaree - Doradoradora by Runaway Groom) - Lone Star Park, 5 furlongs,
1:00.60.
Iqbaal (colt; Medaglia d'Oro - Queen's Lady by Storm Cat) - Saratoga, 3 furlongs, :37.53.
La Nina d'Oro (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Halter Top by Unbridled) - Lone Star Park, 4 furlongs (gate), :50.80.
Medaglia d'Amour (filly; Medaglia d'Oro - Izara by Blushing John) - Santa Anita, 3 furlongs, :35.60.
Christo (colt; Peace Rules - Tis Me by Notebook) - Ocala Training Center, 4 furlongs, :48.60.
Peace
Town (colt; Peace Rules - Darnestown by Williamstown) - Laurel Park, 4 furlongs, :49.80.
Persian (colt; Peace Rules - Lady Cheryl by Williamstown) - The Thoroughbred Center; 4 furlongs, :48.60.
Peaseporridge
(filly; Pleasantly Perfect - Prospinsky by Mr. Prospector) - Woodbine, 5
furlongs, 1:02.40.
Perfect
Song (colt: Pleasantly Perfect - Prospector's Song by Prospector's
Music) - Delaware Park, 4 furlongs, :50.40.
Tannic (colt; Saarland - Poetic Image by Perrault (GB)) - Prairie Meadows, 4 furlongs, :50.69.
In
Speight of It (colt; Speightstown - Honest Deceiver by Is It True) - Laurel, 3 furlongs, :38.00.
Western Fire (colt; Speightstown - Under Fire by Gulch) - Lone Star Park, 5 furlongs, 1:04.80.
