“I Can See Clearly Now”
That is the theme of this prestigious race namely the Crystal Cup, and the last age group cup for these incredible short runners whom have been facing each other in the mirror for 5 seasons now. But I guess the question is can we really see clearly?
What we can see is you have 8 to 9 horses with a real shot of winning this weekend, and you have multiple horses who have won world cups. Not Too Soon’s, stalker style has been really tricky to control. Owner patrickhogan knows he has horse capable of winning but just need’s to get him in his comfortable position to fire at the right time. Valhalla’s, owner deezi has a good horse in his possession and is still trying to find that winning combination for this horse to bring home a cup. Secret Aurora, is out of the ever dangerous Dixon Racing stable. Winner of the Epona, and Aussie Short, this horse is looking to redeem himself on the national circuit.
Chantilly, out of Fernbank Park Stable seem’s to be finding her mojo at the right time. She has been clicking of late and with the distance being a mixture of a sprint and a short race, the distance might just be what the doctor ordered.
Big Bad Conspiracy, is out of the ever improving Burgersfortheboyz stable. Winner of the Emerald Shoe, this stalker is the son of the great Damascus and would love to bottle up last week’s heat run and let it spill out into the final.
Other horse’s to keep an eye on is Redeemer, Kind of Square, Coco Babygirl, and G’s Tanju Colak.
RECAP: ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 5
09/24/2016
Pos | Gate | Horse | Stable | Jockey | Time |
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1 | 11 | Gs Tanju Colak | BODRUMLUCK | Sammie Wardrop | 1:14.931 |
2 | 4 | Secret Aurora | Dixon Racing | Pierre Strydom | 1:15.805 |
3 | 14 | Campaign | YellonkY | Eunice Lapin | 1:15.875 |
4 | 8 | Big Bad Conspiracy | Burgersfortheboyz | Luis Almstead | 1:15.963 |
5 | 6 | Chantilly | Fernbank Park | Cheyenne Ruter | 1:16.159 |
1. Not Too Soon |
6yo stallion from Karaka Breeders, Career earnings: $2,753,977 Overall rating: Tremendous(71) – Stalker |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by Karaka Breeders
Lineage:By Grey Ghost out of Imagine Dragons
Recent form:8,3,2,4,4
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Stable comments: – “As always will be tricky getting the best out of the stalker style. A bit of tinkering of riding instructions will be needed I think. Otherwise I’m happy with his distance and track experience and if the race was determined on that alone I’d be confident. But it’s not, so will need some luck in running. Good luck to all!”
2. Valhalla |
6yo stallion from RCS Locos, Career earnings: $2,049,447 Overall rating: Grand(69) – Competitive |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by Elephant Juice Racin
Lineage:By Sleipner out of Streak Colin’s
Recent form:4,2,2,2,5
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Stable comments: – “Valhalla almost managed to keep up with Secret Aurora in there previous cup final meeting but he’s certainly not the only one we need to worry about. Can he win ? Definitely maybe…”
3. Canasta Donkey |
6yo gelding from JM Racing, Career earnings: $359,169 Overall rating: Admirable(57) |
Bred by:Unknown origins, birthdate Fri 3rd Jul 2015
Lineage:Breeding history unknown
Recent form:4,3,1,3,6
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Stable comments: – “
4. Secret Aurora |
6yo stallion from Dixon Racing, Career earnings: $4,060,811 Overall rating: Tremendous(72) – Competitive |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by Dixon Racing
Lineage:By Lucky Colours out of Secret Rapture
Recent form:1,3,1,1,4
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Stable comments: – “Secret Aurora has done all expected of him, we can ignore the heat as it was way too short, I expect him to be right up there where it matters with Not Too Soon and Valhalla both very real dangers.
5. Redeemer |
6yo stallion from CHAFF BANDITS, Career earnings: $2,357,230 Overall rating: Grand(68) – Fast finisher |
Born:Fri 10th Jul 2015, bred by Elephant Juice Racin
Lineage:By Sleipner out of Czarina Kiss Me
Recent form:1,1,1,1,3
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Stable comments: – “At a glance it seems very open, Redeemer was away slowly and never threatened in his heat. In this field a top 5 finish would be a good result for the stable.”
6. Chantilly |
6yo mare from Fernbank Park, Career earnings: $1,465,277 Overall rating: Grand(69) – Competitive |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by Fernbank Park
Lineage:By Evil Exceeds out of Reverberates
Recent form:1,7,1,1,1
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Stable comments: – “Very confident with Chantilly going in to this one, she recorded the fastest heat time although the more experienced trainers may have held theirs back a bit to keep them fresh.”
7. Kind Of Square |
6yo stallion from Get Square Lodge, Career earnings: $1,886,672 Overall rating: Grand(66) – Stalker |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by Meadowbrook
Lineage:By Money Bag out of The Xfactor
Recent form:3,3,3,7,7
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Stable comments: – “Will need to improve, he’s hoping.”
8. Big Bad Conspiracy |
6yo stallion from Burgersfortheboyz, Career earnings: $2,511,000 Overall rating: Grand(67) – Stalker |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by Burgersfortheboyz
Lineage:By Damascus out of Tower Secoya
Recent form:1,1,2,4,1
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Stable comments: – “A tough field with many chances. Big Bad Conspiracy will be looking to get in behind the leaders and saved for one final dash. Both Karaka Breeders and Dixon racing will start as deserved favorites.”
9. Cocoa Babygirl |
6yo mare from Whispering Death, Career earnings: $1,926,417 Overall rating: Tremendous(70) – Early sprinter |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by Whispering Death
Lineage:By True Blend out of Tent Ramires Myth
Recent form:4,3,3,8,5
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Stable comments: – “Cocoa Babygirl: Expecting a stronger run than in the heats – and possibly another top 5 finish is on the cards.”
10. Rupee Poco |
6yo stallion from australian Stable, Career earnings: $1,564,878 Overall rating: Reasonable(52) – Breakaway |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by byker
Lineage:By Athroob Poco out of Lankan Rupee
Recent form:1,1,1,1,5
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11. Gs Tanju Colak |
6yo mare from BODRUMLUCK, Career earnings: $1,490,900 Overall rating: Tremendous(71) – Natural champion |
Born:Fri 10th Jul 2015, bred by Reds Breeding Stud
Lineage:By Reds Dragoon out of Jayne Strikes
Recent form:5,6,1,6,2
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Stable comments: – “This is going to be a great race with Not Too Soon, Secret Aurora,Valhalla,Big Bad Conspiracy and my filly Tanju Colak all having chance of bringing the trophy home. I have left it a little late to enter so I am well wide and that’s at least .30seconds disadvantage. I know Tanju has the ability and am very optimistic yet I fear from Pedantic’s BBC the most.”
12. Buzza Bottle |
6yo mare from Klaatu Barada Nikto, Career earnings: $840,333 Overall rating: Admirable(58) – Stalker |
Born:Fri 10th Jul 2015, bred by Klaatu Barada Nikto
Lineage:By Countdown Forte out of Hummvee Shall
Recent form:10,4,5,1,3
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13. Bahathri Blueberry |
6yo gelding from Yallamara Lodge, Career earnings: $504,935 Overall rating: Acceptable(44) – Fast finisher |
Bred by:Unknown origins, birthdate Mon 24th Aug 2015
Lineage:Breeding history unknown
Recent form:8,4,6,4,6
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14. Campaign |
6yo stallion from YellonkY, Career earnings: $3,422,230 Overall rating: Grand(67) – Fast finisher |
Born:Fri 3rd Jul 2015, bred by YellonkY
Lineage:By Attila The Hun out of Gilberto
Recent form:1,1,3,3,2
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Stable comments: – “There are better horses in this race without a doubt, but I think money are in his range. so I’d be satisfied if he’ll be in top 5. Anyway still gonna keep my fingers crossed for some surprise 😉