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Post by tenfurlongs on Jan 5, 2024 7:04:20 GMT -5
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jan 5, 2024 9:01:14 GMT -5
Race 1: Local Dynasty ($4.80) sat a forward trip behind a steady pace set by his Godolphin stablemate and drew off at will. Winner was getting weight from half the field, 7-5 seemed like a gift for Appleby/Buick. I'm not happy about not being to able to wager on Meydan, I really liked runner-up Ursa Minor (25-1) and would have had the exacta.
In the next race FTS #7- Halucinogenie (4-1) is a half-brother to Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup winner California Chrome, FWIW.
TW
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jan 5, 2024 9:37:36 GMT -5
Race 3- #1- City Walk (7-1) and #3- Batwan (5-1) have the class, but are giving weight to all but Haqeeqy and despite having high draws they are drawn away from the speed on the far side. Trying #5- Democracy Dilemma (20-1) for sprint specialist Robert Cowell/owners Jim & Fitri Hay with #9- Walbank (5-2) for Boughey/Buick, #14- Ventura Rebel (40-1).
Result: 9,15,5,14 First, third, and fourth. Should've looked more closely at the runner-up Yonafis as trainer Costa and jockey Ben Coen are going very well this season.
TW
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jan 5, 2024 10:14:57 GMT -5
Race 5- The form of #6- Legend Of Time (6-5) 3yo Sea The Stars colt stands out in this, with a first-out win at Haydock going a mile, then a decent fifth to Alyanaabi in the GIII Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket. That winner, and the third-place runner, came back to run second/third behind 2yo champion colt City of Troy in the Dewhurst S. (GI). Legend Of Time drew very wide in PP14, but can still outclass them from there with a smart Buick ride. Other interesting runner is #10- Shamrock Glitter (7-1), a recent acquisition by Team Valor, and a half-brother to the wonderful Lord Glitters. Won a mile AW race at Chantilly last out, looks to take another step forward for new trainer Francis-Henri Graffard. #16- Geologist (10-1) should return to form back on good ground.
TW
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Post by 1hooper on Jan 5, 2024 10:42:51 GMT -5
They are going to try the dirt in his next start TW. Worked well on it in company at Meydan in his most recent work.
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jan 5, 2024 11:17:37 GMT -5
They are going to try the dirt in his next start TW. Worked well on it in company at Meydan in his most recent work. Might want to cancel that dirt plan. He saved all the ground, but was rank in behind the lead all the way around, only let himself down once he saw daylight when the rail opened for him. Nearly pulled off the upset. Good effort. If he's going back to France, just run him in the Jumeirah Guineas here at a mile, then take a Listed shot at 9F in the Jumeirah Classic on Super Saturday. TW |
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Post by 1hooper on Jan 5, 2024 13:13:25 GMT -5
Plan before today was UAE 2000 Guineas on dirt 1/26 as next start.
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jan 5, 2024 17:20:13 GMT -5
TW
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Post by merasmag on Jan 5, 2024 18:56:45 GMT -5
maybe the 10 and 6 shoulda been coupled in the 7th
if that finish was an accident it was
a very happy one
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