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Staying is the name of the game in the finale to the juvenile championships which normally would rule out Here comes Unbridled Kid but he is classy and carrying a penalty is more likely to be his undoing rather than lack of stamina. He is Anfield Road's main hope with Stroll In The Rain being one of the favourites for the turf marathon.
Ranch Hamburg's Isfahan holds the track record over 1 1/2m good but she doesn't stay either.
Unlimited Blessings main event is the classic over 1 1/4m and Bob Bafferts other contender Cadbury doesn't stay either!
Illiterate Bunch sends out maiden The World who at least will see the trip out but it's unclear whether he is really good enough.
One who will get the trip doing handstands is The Kurgan from Nemesis Stud but he too does not look quite up to winning this and stablemate Enemy Of The State looks a better proposition.
Green As Grass sends out A P On The Grass who gets the trip and finished a fraction ahead of Enemy Of The State when they last met and just the same tiny fraction behind was Eastern Prophet from Rubi Rocks. Of this trio Enemy Of The State is best in as the other two are now penalised for winning since.
Of the two Black Cat Racing horses Dockers Footwear also won't stay and although Monarch Of Speightstown definitely will she has two lengths to find on Here Comes Unbridled Kid and has no weight pull having won a qualifier since.
A trappy affair that looks hard to predict.
PREDICTED ODDS: ENEMY OF THE STATE 4/1, Here comes unbridled kid 5/1, Monarch of speightstown 11/2, A p on the grass 6/1, Eastern Prophet 13/2, The World 8/1, The Kurgan 10/1, Isfahan & Dockers Footwear 12/1, Cadbury 16/1, 20/1 bar
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A superb cast lines up for this feature event headed by Quality Drama from Anfield Road. This one holds the track record over 1 & 1/8m but was surely drawing deep on reserves and won't see this trip out. It is a similar scenario for stablemates Busterwarwick and Scouse Honour.
Motzie trained by Bob Baffert has just over three lengths to find on Quality Drama in that record breaking run and over this trip she may just be able to do it. Unlimited Blessings is Bobs second representative and this is his first preference not the marathon. Fresh from a close third in KL Patton juvenile he is expected to go well here. Sin Duda from Illiterate Bunch finished eighth in the same race which would appear to give him a mountain to climb here although his previous second to Modern Nation over trip and going looks good form and it could be he is not too keen on fast ground.
The Accountant from Nemesis Stud clearly loves the trip but has two and three lengths to find on running against Bridled Song and Unlimited Blessings respectively back in February.
Bridled Song is from Green As Grass stable. This one will have no trouble with trip or going and demonstrated his versatility with an excellent fourth in the Turf Monster Stakes on Firm going.
Frankell and Miesque both run for Rubi Rocks. Based on their latest outing both are extremely unlikely to last home.
Modern Nation is the first of Black Cat Racings duo. This one has improved markedly from the start of the season culminating in a easy win in the last qualifier over trip and going. This is the stables main hope as Monarch Of The Glen is another with stamina issues.
A tricky puzzle to solve as plenty have claims in a wide open race.
PREDICTED ODDS: UNLIMITED BLESSINGS 5/1, Modern Nation 6/1, Motzie 7/1, Bridled Song 15/2, The Accountant 8/1, Quality Drama 9/1, Sin Duda 12/1, Frankell 16/1, Miesque 20/1, 33/1 bar
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English Armada is the clear pick of the Anfield Road duo for the premier juvenile classic having shown vastly superior form to maiden Liverpool Tremor but does have a touch of seconditis and is likely to find one or two too good for him again.
Waldpark hails from Ranch Hamburg stable and despite taking ten runs to lose his maiden tag he ran an excellent third to Saturns Kitten and English Armada in the dress rehearsal for this final in his subsequent start and could be coming to hand at the right time.
Maiden Five Dollars runs for Bob Baffert and looks to have a tough task as does Funk another maiden this time from Lanes End Farm.
Who Knows takes his chance for Illiterate Bunch. He clearly can mix it with the best but would prefer a stiffer test of stamina.
Nemesis Stud runs two, Cosmic Destiny and Chancellor and in truth its hard to split them on form. Both should go well but neither expected to take the title.
The field is made up by a trio of runners from Black Cat Racing. On all known form inexpensive purchase Flying Down To Rio will have her hands full trying to keep tabs on the two daughters of Kitten Courage. Splitting these two though looks a tough task. Sonic Kitten, another smart purchase, came out a neck ahead in the rehearsal for this final and they reoppose on identical terms but perhaps homebred Saturns Kitten has the greater scope for improvement.
A thrilling spectacle in prospect in arguably the most open and competitive race of these championships.
PREDICTED ODDS: SATURNS KITTEN 5/2, Sonic Kitten 11/4, English Armada 9/2, Waldpark 5/1, Cosmic Destiny 6/1, Chancellor 13/2, Who Knows 7/1, Five Dollars 10/1, Flying Down to Rio 12/1, Funk 18/1, Liverpool Tremor 20/1
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Another presitigious final but with many of the contenders having stamina issues perhaps not as competitive as appears at first glance.The field is headed by three from Anfield Road but with Scousers Lady, Legendary Indian and Liverpool Judgement all lacking the stamina for this we shall have to look elsewhere for the winner.
Also triple-handed in this is Ranch Hamburg. Legendary Star will love the trip and has the class to win this even with a penalty but maiden Lucky Speed would need to improve dramatically. Sea The Moon has shown respectable form but should not finish in front of her more illustrious stablemate.
Bob Baffert sends out Passion At Midnight who is clearly very talented and will be thereabouts despite not truly staying this trip.
Mean Machine is a maiden from Nemesis Stud who has been campaigned over shorter. If he gets the trip he could take a hand in the finish.
Vindication1 represents Rubi Rocks and somewhat surprisingly after 14 attempts is still a maiden. Nonetheless he has run respectably over trip and going and at qualifier level and cannot be totally ruled out.
Monarch Of The Isles represents Black Cat Racing. Lightly raced she seems to be coming to hand at the right time. She ran an excellent fourth behind Legendary Star, Passion At Midnight and Vindication 1 in the last qualifier and has lively chances.
If he takes his chance here the very versatile Seattle Slew1, from NPMJ Racing, who won a qualifier over trip and going would be a serious contender.
PREDICTED ODDS: Legendary Star 3/1, Monarch Of The Isles 9/2, Seattle Slew1(with a run) 5/1, Passion At Midnight 6/1, Sea The Moon 7/1, Vindication1 10/1, Mean Machine 12/1, 20/1 bar
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Last seasons winner: RACE NOT RUN
One of 4 races where we will have an overwhelming favourite and fitting we start with the horse of the year Bulldog Breed.
Bulldog Breed Anfield Road 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 – 4
What can be said about this gentle monster that hasn’t already! 7 top class wins in a row, although recent defeat in the Pacific on dirt, took a little shine off her coming into the final. Back on turf, she cannot possibly be beaten; having brushed aside all todays runners on numerous occasions. However, her defeat in last seasons’ final to the re-opposing Tractor boys, may just be in her mind as she approached this race. Whatever happens she has done her trainer proud and given him some remarkable wins.
Vice Marshal Anfield Road 4 - 4 - 2 - 6 – 9
With 16 runs already under his belt and form dropping off in the last 5 races, I think his better days are behind him. Trainer will be dropping him into graded and claiming company next season and that reflects his chances today.
Irrrelevant Nemesis Stud 1 - 1 - 2 - 6 – 3
Winner of half his races, showing his best form over todays distance. Would have a few more wins and money if Bulldog wasn’t around, so done very well to be as consistent as he shown. His biggest win in the Woodruff Classic shows how talented he is and will push all the way for the places.
Cosmic Velocity Nemesis Stud 4 - 2 - 1 - 6 – 1
Take his 3200M races away and he posts similar form and results to another Nemesis runner, Irrelevant, winning his last 2 races at this distance. Shown consistency in a tough group and will also push for the places.
Tractor Boys Nemesis Stud 1 - 4 - 1 - 2 – 3
Last years Juvenile winner, somewhat of a surprise! Results appear to show he hasn’t kicked on this season, posting comparable times to his juvenile campaign, whereas others have sur-passed that level. I’m never going to write a proven champion off, but the stats show he is struggling this season. His best form is easily over 3200M and he will tapped for speed at this shorter staying distance.
Mirai Green As Grass 2 - 4 - 1 - 2 – 2
18 races to date and still as consistent as ever, being out of the money on just 2 occasions. Shown some good graded form and placed at championship level, although soundly beaten on both runs by Bulldog Breed. Hard to see him reversing form and at best see him competing with Nemesis Stud for the place money
Predictions
Bulldog Breed
Irrelevant
Cosmic Velocity
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Last seasons winner – Judge Dread, Nemesis Stud
A small field, but an interesting open one with the omission of Wise Dane and Dancing Brave running first in the turf classic. Not the strongest but all these animals have earnt their place.
Dancing Brave Anfield Road 1 - 3 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 4
Failed to exert is presence at 2000M when tried in the Pacific Classic, but tried him without any adds, which very nearly worked out. Tremendous record with 8 top class wins from 13 runs and a very narrow loser of the Juvenile Classic last season, losing by a head. Carried his form into his 3 year campaign, racking up an impressive 7 wins in a row. Has to be top of an-yone’s list and will prove very difficult to get near on level weights. HOWEVER, he will run in the turf version first and will be hampered by turning out so quickly. Can he actually do what seems impossible??
Culloden Anfield Road 5 - 5 - 5 - 1 – 5
Never been top quality and only run in qualifiers due to lack of numbers. Dropping into claim-ing grade next season, he may just be finishing in time for the next race to go off.
Battle Of The Beanfield Stetman 6 - 1 - 1 - 4 – 1
Been a great servant for new trainer since being sold by Anfield Road, helping himself to 3 good wins. Shown good form at graded level, but struggled at the very top and see him struggling again, especially over this untried long classic distance. Big shout out to his owner for getting him to the final!
Widowmaker Nemesis Stud 1 - 3 - 2 - 2 – 3
By Kitten Courage, has earnt a nice amount without being prolific. Finished a respectable 3rd in last seasons final, so no slouch and 2000M represents well within his reach, having been in the top 2, in all 4 occasions he has run this far. Represents, for me, Nemesis’s best chance in this race and with the unknown surrounding Dancing Brave, he could very easily take this prize.
Lead Zeplin Nemesis Stud 5 - 1 - 6 - 7 – 6
Seemed to have lost his way since being bought from Bob Baffert, however, his run in the Pacific brought him back into the frame, although that race was run in a quite average time won by an unexposed type. Honestly think he isn’t up to the required level today and will be seeing more hoses in front of him than behind!
Jadarose Black Cat Racing 3 - 2 - 6 - 1 – 4
Had a purple patch for 2 months winning the classic last season and looked like a super horse for the future. Came off the rails somewhat and run some average races since albeit in a very tough category containing a monster. She is still a live contender for the places.
Predictions
Widowmaker
Jadarose
Dancing Brave
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A typically high class final in prospect headed by Anfield Road's recent acquisition Ouija Board. She has shown top form this season but may be better suited by six furlongs rather than this flying five. By contrast stablemate English Battalion revels over the five furlong and also has some smart form in the book.
Delirium has shown only steady form and needs to improve to trouble the best of these.
Ranch Hamburg runs Windstoss, proven over trip and going it remains to be seen whether his penalty for a last time out win in a qualifier scuppers his chances of lifting the crown.
Bob Baffert is represented by home-bred Playboy, a surprise winner of the Keeneland Turf Sprint early in the season with several of todays rivals behind. A son of the awesome Bull Diamond this one has to be given respect.
Lanes End Farm is represented by ultimate sprinter Kingcausewell, equally at home from five to seven furlongs his last two qualifier runs can safely be ignored. This one is sure to be a different proposition come the final though confidence is tempered by carrying a double penalty.
Jellicoe runs for Nemesis Stud and has been campaigned over further, winning his last qualifier over seven furlongs so may be taken off his feet here whilst the same stables Cosmic Adventure doesn't look up to this level.
Rubi Rocks sends out Revenant who is closely matched with Windstoss on their last meeting and should be able to turn the tables on that one.
All in all a fascinating race in prospect sure to be fast and furious and likely to end with a blanket finish.
PREDICTED ODDS: PLAYBOY 3/1, Revenant 4/1, Kingcausewell 11/2, Windstoss 6/1, English Battalion 8/1, Delirium 9/1, Ouija Board 10/1, Jellicoe 16/1, Cosmic Adventure 25/1
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A fittingly large and illustrious field contests this prestigious event. Hope Street was an expensive mid season purchase moving to Anfield Road from Rubi Rocks. His new trainer will be looking to recoup the cost here and given the level of form shown so far has every chance of doing so. However his trainer runs four in this and stablemate Stroll In The Rain looks a big threat assuming this is his first choice as he is also entered in the dirt marathon over 1 3/4m. However neither Champions League nor Phar Lap have quite shown enough to suggest either can lift this prize. Blue Empire (True Blue Stable) may struggle under a double penalty. Anxiety was holding a little back last time and should go close but may struggle to contain easy winner Stroll In The Rain. Mani and Maniac Distinction are both maidens from Illiterate Bunch who get all the weight allowances and some pieces of good form means that neither can be ruled out. Nemesis Stud has given impeccably bred Cosmic Explosion a light campaign, reaching the final both unpenalised and unexposed, whilst stablemates Tonys Alibi needs further and Mosquito Squadron needs shorter. Green As Grass runs A Rare Delight who has campaigned mainly over further and also needs to improve.
PREDICTED ODDS:- COSMIC EXPLOSION 5/2, Stroll In The Rain 7/2, Hope Street 9/2, Anxiety 5/1 Maniac Distinction 6/1, Champion League 8/1, Mani 10/1, Phar Lap 14/1, Blue Empire & Mosquito Squadron 20/1, Tonys Alibi 25/1, A Rare Delight 33/1
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Dancing Brave, Anfield Road 1 - 3 - 1 - 1 – 2
Pushed very closely for horse of the year award, being unbeatable on turf and excelling on the dirt among the top horses. Purchased from Restart The Fun for $30, he was a winner of his last qualifier at 1600M by 4 lengths, I can’t see any way he is going to fail. All acclamation goes to Martin for breeding and selling him extremely cheaply to Anfield Road.
Men An Tol, Anfield Road 4 - 1 - 3 - 4 – 4
Claimed for $50 from Rubi Rocks and winner of over $500 with only 3 wins! Worryingly his form has taken a nose dive since being claimed and hopes are not as high as they should be. He has winning form over 1600M and in fact set a top time when last winning over the distance. If a fast pace is set I can him closing quickly at the, but whether he is good enough for a place we’ll have to wait and see.
Strikker, Lanes End Farm 5 - 2 - 2 - 2 – 2
The bridesmaid to Dancing Brave all season. Without the Brave, Strikker would be a hall of famer himself. Having said that he hasn’t done too bad winning $500 with just 4 wins. Always been the horse closest to Dancing Brave, I can only see him doing the same in the final. I think we may see him run to his best over 2000M in the future.
Transvision Vamp, Nemesis Stud 2 - 2 - 3 - 4 – 4
A decent horse running in a very difficult grade. Had been running some very nice races this season, but has looked below par the last 2 she has run, which is worrying going into a major final. 1600M is his nominal distance so he should out up another bold show for Nemesis Stud. Hard to see him challenging the front two in the betting.
Slasher Of New York, Nemesis Stud 1 - 7 - 4 - 2 – 1
The only horse coming into the race off a win last race, over this distance too, setting the 2nd fastest mile time this season. So he looks like he comes here in top form and ready to take on the front two in the betting. He looks a horse that is a top quality graded runner and an above average champ type, who if still maturing could be one to watch in this final. I also like the way he finishes his races, in pretty rapid sectional splits.
Bog Trotter, Black Cat Racing 3 - 4 - 2 - 4 - 3
One of two runners for Black Cat racing and being an astute trainer, isn’t entered half-heartedly. Not been out of the places this season, he shows admirable consistency at all levels. This gelding by top sire Kitten Courage may be tapped for pace at the minimum classic distance and results point to him be a much better animal over further. But always take notice of Black Cats entires!!
Rise Of A King, Black Cat Racing 3 - 5 - 1 - 3 – 6
The last horse in this line up and second for Black Cat and another prodigy from Kitten Courage. On paper he looks like he will struggle against this field, unable to show any top level form through his career to date, with his last race over a mile looking quite poor coming into this final. Black Cats hopes lie with the first mentioned.
Predictions
Dancing Brave
Slasher of New York
Strikker
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Previous Winner - Tango Kat, Nemesis Stables
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Street lights, winner of over $300 and with only 2 wins! That is some performance and shows how consistent this horse has been for its owner, Bob Baffert. The short sprint poses no issues for this son of Simple Street. His running style is a consistent one, always with the pace, posting comparable splits for each section in the race. His finishing kick isn’t among the best, but the rest have to keep up with him through all the sections.
Top Gunner, from the top-class Lanes end stable, he excels at the short sprint, winning over this distance on 2 occasions. He is another consistent performer without being top class and is bang on for earning some money back in this race. I make him my favourite today.
Peterloo Massacre, from Anfield Road, is a class horse, bought from Rubi Rocks for $30. Excelling over long sprint s, he wont trouble the leaders over this 1000M, he just doesn’t have the speed. Having worked him in public at 1000M, he conforms my suspicions. If this final was run over 1400M I would have him as favourite.
Lonesome, Bob Baffert’s second runner today and again gives him an excellent chance of earning some money. She has earnt her spot by progressing through the grades first and with growth has matured into a very nice horse, capable of beating anything on her day at this distance. She had won 5 in a row whilst learning her trade in graded races and shown her ability to mix with the very best here. Her running style will place at the front of the pack and try to run the finish out of the field.
Blitzkrieg, second runner from Anfield Road, he represents my best chance of money in this final. Ultra-consistent this season, always in the money, he may just surprise me and get a win here.
Lancaster Bomber, my third runner, he is probably the least likely to get anything from this race and, again, had it been over 1400 he would have an outstanding chance.
Stalingrad, my forth horse and the fact he is marked for claimers next season means he really shouldn’t be in this line up.
Dark Angel, has won a graded race at 1000M in a very nice time early in his career, so the distance poses no problems. His biggest issue is he looks a very good graded horse but an average championship one.
Ravishing Spectre, his winning time in February is an outstanding run and shows he has ability but he lacks the consistency required at this level. Cannot see him challenging the better horses here.
Predictions
Top Gunner
Street Lights
Lonesome
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