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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 17, 2019 7:56:53 GMT -5
Very nice Saturday card at The Curragh, three Group races and a couple of nice handicaps. Fleeting (1/2 sister to "our" unraced 2yo filly Attendante) runs in the Irish Oaks (12F) against three other top-rated fillies (Iridessa, Pink Dogwood and Star Catcher).
Welcome to Ireland...
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Post by horse on Jul 17, 2019 8:14:57 GMT -5
8 Runners left in at the 4 stage decs and O,brien has 6
Great trainer but a spoiler.
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 20, 2019 7:52:28 GMT -5
Race 1- (9:15EDT) 2yo MDN 7F:
12 maidens, two have run previously. #6- Longclaw (12-1) is a Kitten's Joy colt bred by the Ramseys. First three dams were all stakes-placed at middle-distances, some appeal. #7- Mosala (20-1) is an interesting mixture of speed (Kodiac) over a German-bred Red Ransom mare. #4- Iberia (Galileo), #10- Sherpa (Zoffany), and #3- Geometrical (Dawn Approach) are taking money among the FTS.
Ex- 3/4,6,7,10
Race 2- (9:50) 3up f HCP 1MI:
#3- Crafty Madam (2-1) rallied for a head victory over course and distance in a richer HCP last out, picks up a lot of weight from that score. #4- Waitingfortheday (4-1) seems aptly named, always close at the finish but hasn't won in a year-and-a-day. #5- Dame Kyteler (5-1) fresh off a maiden win, but cold in the early wagering. #1- Black Magic Woman (6-1) overmatched in GIII last time, picks up highweight and an extra furlong. #6- Leagan Gaeilge (5-1) turns back to a mile, wasn't far off in a better HCP here in May. Big chance at a square price.
Ex- 3,6/3,4,5,6
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 20, 2019 9:14:36 GMT -5
Race 3- (10:25EDT) 3up PHCP $144K 6.5F:
Aurora Eclipse is out, 19 runners. #4- Intisaab (7-1) won this race last year by 3/4 from today's rival #2- Ardhoomey (20-1). Intisaab traveled to Dubai over the winter and had his form go sour after being beaten into submission by Riflescope among others; wasn't embarrassed at Royal Ascot against better, gets the services of Dettori today, interesting. #3- Chessman (8-1) was game in defeat last out, hard to endorse for the win but can use underneath. #1- Smash Williams (6-1) stretches out to 6F, gets a jockey change, two of 3 wins over this course, don't ignore. Lightly-raced #7- Buffer Zone (5-1) won his prep for this, needs to improve again but not out of this. #18- Verhoyen (15-1) figures to race prominently, is in top form now and turns back a furlong. Big price.
WP- 18 Ex- 1,18/1,3,4,7,18
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 20, 2019 9:34:59 GMT -5
Bam!! Verhoyen took the lead and led them all on a merry chase at (17-1), with Buffer Zone along for second. That was fun.
$3 WP= $66.00
$1 Ex= $137.80
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 20, 2019 9:47:15 GMT -5
Race 4- (11:00EDT) 2yo Anglesey S. GIII 6.5F:
#6- Lil Grey (5-1) may not have cared for the soft going when sixth of 25 runners in the Albany S. at Royal Ascot last month. Sheila Lavery-charge beat colts easily over the course and distance last month, has to contend with unbeaten A. O'Brien favorite #2- Pistoletto, who stretches out a furlong after a short layoff, not unbeatable however.
WP- 6
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 20, 2019 10:05:48 GMT -5
Race 5- (11:35EDT) 3up Minstrel S. GII 7F:
#3- Hey Gaman (7-2) won a GIII at Longchamp in May, was second in the French Poule D'essai Des Poulains-GI at a mile last spring. Dettori takes the mount. #5- Romanised (2-1) Irish Two Thousand Guineas-GI winner here as a 3yo, has been facing GI-company lately, will have a strong chance today. #6- Safe Voyage (5-1) loves the 7F distance, won a GIII last out, should give them all they can handle. Acts on all types of ground.
Ex- 5/3,6
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 20, 2019 10:31:21 GMT -5
Race 6- (12:10EDT) 3yo f Irish Oaks GI 1 1/2MI:
Antonia De Vega, Operatic Export are out. #2- Fleeting (9-2) GII winner takes another shot at top-level foes, will have to see if jockey D. O'Brien holds her up at the back for a late run, or adopts a new tactic. Top three finish likely. #3- Iridessa (3-1) won a GI last time by 2 1/2 on the stretchout to 10F, but not convinced she'll be better at 12F. Looking elsewhere for the winner. #7- Pink Dogwood (5-2) runs her race every time, Moore sticks, might be best on softer going. Right there at the end. #9- Star Catcher (4-1) won impressively from Fleeting at Royal Ascot, acting like more distance and improvement forthcoming, Gosden and Dettori. Another GI-winner for Sea The Stars?
Tri- 9/2,3,7/all
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Post by 1hooper on Jul 20, 2019 11:20:29 GMT -5
For a second I thought Fleeting was going to get there. More black type though.
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 20, 2019 11:21:19 GMT -5
How about that Hoop? Fleeting was really cutting into the winner's margin, got exciting near the wire, GI placing is awesome!
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Post by horse on Jul 20, 2019 11:22:18 GMT -5
Great front running ride from Frankie yee ha
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 20, 2019 11:36:03 GMT -5
Very satisfying day of racing and wagering in Ireland, didn't miss Saratoga at all (maybe a little...). Hit races three through six, made a tidy sum for the day. Waiting to see how the Monmouth/Haskell card plays out.
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bet-$50 returned- $279
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Post by horse on Jul 20, 2019 11:59:37 GMT -5
Romanised for me was the bet of the day
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Post by spiderjohn on Jul 20, 2019 13:16:43 GMT -5
Also nailed Romanise + a small profit on the Oaks tri
Only played 3 races
Glad not to be at Monmouth or saratoga
Might skip tonight
Might not
More scratches to come?
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