Monday Week 6 Year 25 9/7/09

Monday night racing means a lot of steeplechasers. Hard to believe we're already into week 6!
22 runners tonight

Acamas - 4-year-old gelding chaser - This is his second start at chasing, came in 9th first out so not expecting much of anything here. Running in Maryland in a MSW with a full field. Sulamani x Twirlingntwirling (Runaway) 8 45

Astral Queen - 4-year-old chaser filly - This is her first chase, I threw her into a stakes race as a filler, only three other horses in the race. She'll probably come in last but she'll still bring in a check. The "Tin Chalice Challenge" at Jump Downs in Ireland, Grade 1 with a purse of $50K. The Star Man x Sun Spot (Encosta de Lago)
4 48

Autochthoe - 2-year-old turf sprint filly - this is her second start, 9th first time out at a short sprint and a SF of 20. Running in California in a full field, MSW, others look better. Adding lasix and tongue tie, though I don't expect either to help much, can't really run much slower than the first time. Berlioz x Cabocabocabo (Xaar) 6 41

Cabella - 4-year-old turf miler filly - Still trying to break her maiden, though she has 4 2nd's and 3rd's. Running in a MSW in Tennesse, looks to be 2nd or 3rd best - hard to tell. Monaachi x Fly The Colors (Giant's Causeway) 4 51

Cinque Terre - 5-year-old mare chaser - Running in a 25K claimer in Australia, not expecting much in this six horse field, others look better. Monaachi x Rubicon (Elusive Quality) 5 34

Dramatic American - 6-year-old gelding chaser - Sending him back a little earlier than usual to put him in as a filler in an Allowance in New Zealand. Three others in the field. American Baby x Missmelodramatic (Chesapeake Bay) 4 56

False Bravado - 3-year-old All Weather (Miler) filly - First try at a mile, she's been running in sprints. This is her third race for me, if she doesn't like the new distance that will probably be it for her. Also adding blinkers. NW2 Courageous Witness x With A Wink (Unheard Of) 3 52 SOLD

Four Letter Word - 2-year-old colt - First start, trying him out in an all weather sprint. His best work was on all weather which still wasn't very impressive. Might do better at routes but I think he's going to be slow regardless. MSW Viper x Gilded Medallion (Leelanau) 4 29

Gimme - 2-year-old gelding - First start, should be a dirt router but his works were so poor I decided to try him in a dirt sprint as a filler. He's running in a 75K maiden claimer with four other slow babies. Regal Luck x Friendly Battle (Battleofthestars)
5 18

Gotta Be Me - 3-year-old dirt sprinter gelding - Running in a NW2 with others that seem more likely. Steal It x Until Then (Always Will) 5 44

Hugs And Kisses - 4-year-old dirt sprinter filly - Seems to like longer sprints, this might be a little short for her. Running in NW2 with a full field. She might have a chance to finish in the top 5. Snuggle x Go To The Exit (A Bus) 5 44

I Eat Cannibals - 2-year-old dirt sprinter filly - Second start, 8th first time out (38), running in a 25K claimer with a full field. Adding lasix and tongue tie. Hot Shot x Wheelymisunderstood (Wheelaway) 6 40

Ize Happy - 3-year-old turf gelding - Just gelded him today, has been running at a mile, moving him up to a short route to see if he likes the added distance. He's running in a starter allowance with seven others and he looks to be the weak link. Lionize x Happy Thoughts (Shardal) 8 16

Let Faith Guide - 4-year-old chaser gelding - First out at chasing, MSW at Chaser Downs, full field. Faith Justified x Breaking Hearts (Motivator) 1 77

Little Bit - 2-year-old filly - First out. Should be a router but bad works so I'm running her in a dirt sprint in a 32K claimer. Only 4 others in the field. Dr. Richardson x Serenity Valley (Taindrops on Roses) 5 29

Norman's Hope - 4-year-old dirt sprinter filly - One win in 10 starts tells the story of this filly. Running in a 12K claimer, many better. This is probably her last race for me. Hemi Cuda x Hopes (Tri Star) 3 55

Notice Worthy - 6-year-old chaser gelding -Running in an Allowance at Sycamore Downs. Has one win and one third in six chasing starts. 4 77

Opening Day - 5-year-old chaser mare - 7: 1-1-2 chasing, running in a NW2 in New Zealand, a little short for her but maybe she can get in the top 5. Alkaased x American Holiday (Harlan's Holiday) 4 61

Reach The World - 5-year-old chaser mare - 6: 1-2-1 chasing. Running in a 25K claimer in Australia (same race as Cinque Terre), six horse field. Transcontinental x A Quiet Star (Really A Star) 3 61

Send Them To Utah - 5-year-old chaser mare - 4: 1-2-1 chasing, running in a NW3 in Australia, six horse field, only one has won 2 races. Baffert x Utah (Admire Cozzene) 1 77

Songs About Rain - 5-year-old chaser mare - still a maiden after 6 starts chasing. Running in a 32K maiden claimer in Australia, seven horse field. Has two 2nds. Cosmonaut x Athabasca (Successful Appeal) 2 66

Weird - 5-year-old chaser mare - Second start chasing, was 4th in her first start. MSW, full field. Herkemayah x Winning Colony (Colonial Colony) 3 65

Earnings for the night - $33,560