Del Mar
Sunday, August 26, 2012
"Pacific Classic Preview"
(Post Time: 8:18 p.m. ET) Surface: All Weather Track, 1 1/4
Miles, Open, 3 Year Olds And Up, G1 STAKES, Purse: $1,000,000
RAIL TRIP (Jump Start x Sweet Trip by Carson City) : This ol’ boy is
back on his game after a failed stint in New York. When last seen he
pressed the pace on his way to a victory in the San Diego Handicap. Some
of his best races have been at today’s trip. Jose Valdivia Jr. rides
back and will likely send from the inside. Ron Ellis trains the bay
gelding for Jay Em Ess Stable.
AMANI (Morning Raider x Just Fine by Doneraile Court) : Magnificent
bay filly dominated her competition in Chile before finishing a hard
charging third in the Clement Hirsch Stakes behind Include Me Out. She
bobbled the start in that race. Trainer Neil Drysdale has decided to
equip lasix for the first time. Jockey Garrett Gomez finds himself on a
filly that likes to make one run. That could be bothersome as she
doesn’t project to get too much pace. One the bright side, she is classy
as they come and will love the extra ground provided by the Pacific
Classic.
RICHARD’S KID (Lemon Drop Kid x Tough Broad by Broad Brush) :
Seven-year-old will seek to become the first three-time winner of the
Pacific Classic. He looked to be headed the wrong direction in Dubai,
but found new life when returning to the United States. He dominated the
Prove It Stakes by 7 ¼ lengths before rallying to be second beaten 1 ½
lengths in the Hollywood Gold Cup. After that, he broke the track record
en route to a win in the 1 ½ miles Cougar II Handicap. New jockey
Victor Espinoza will ride for the first time since missing by a nose on
Richard’s Kid in the 2009 Cougar II Handicap.
WHERE’S STERLING (Northern Afleet x Twinkler by Benny The Dip) : Late
mover has won two races in a row at Calder, but will step way up in
class this time. He has faced good horses in the past, finishing second
in the Hawthorne Gold Cup and a close fourth in the Donn Handicap. It’s
encouraging to see a work over the Del Mar track. Paco Lopez will make
the trip to ride for high percentage trainer Luis Ramirez.
DULLAHAN (Even The Score x Mining My Own by Smart Strike) : Half
brother to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has done his best
running on synthetic surfaces where he owns a perfect record with both
wins coming in Grade 1 races. It’s great to see the connections
committing to a big time synthetic race like this one. It’s important
that jockey Joel Rosario doesn’t lose touch with the field. He can close
with the best in the country, but even the greatest closers are at the
mercy of the pace. Dale Romans, who seemingly wins every big race of
late, is the trainer.
AKKADIAN (Tiznow x Papa Sids Girl by Souvenir Copy) : Wow, what a
work on August 16! He got through six panels in 1:10 and change over the
Del Mar main track. That’s motoring anywhere, but especially over a
surface like this one. The form isn’t quite there, but it’s hard to
dismiss Julio Canani in a big race. He won the Santa Anita Handicap at
triple digits odds with Martial Law in 1989. Martin Garcia is the
jockey.
JAYCITO (Victory Gallop x Night Edition by Ascot Knight) : It was nice
to see this Zayat colt score an allowance win last out. The Grade 1
winner has struggled since his juvenile season, but is showing flashes
of his former brilliance. Despite that, he has caught a very deep field
and might not be ready just yet. Two things in his favor are jockey
Rafael Bejarano and the distance. This guy is bred to run for days and
Bob Baffert has him working strongly.
SUGGESTIVE BOY (Easing Along x Suffrage by Horse Chestnut) : Ron
McAnally has been raving about this colt for weeks. The Argentinean bred
and raced son of the Storm Cat stallion Easing Along won four of six
races in his native land. Since arriving in the U.S. he finished a good
second in the Shoemaker Mile behind Jeranimo despite having been off for
nearly nine months. The third place finisher in that race, Little Mike,
returned to score the Arlington Million. He followed that effort up
with a win in the Wicker Stakes. Joe Talamo retains the mount on this
bay colt that figures to run a career best race.
GAME ON DUDE (Awesome Again x Worldy Pleasure by Devil His Due) : Good
luck finding a knock on this gelding. He has won four of his past six
races with two of those races coming against Grade 1 company. He was
also second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic in that span. His game has
always been clear; go to the lead and try to hold everything off. It has
worked quite well as his heart as big as they come. He loves to throw
down and duel and is the one to beat. Chantal Sutherland stays aboard
for trainer Bob Baffert.
RIVETING REASON (Fusaichi Pegasus x Love and Marry by Known Fact) :
Trainer Myung Kwon Cho can pop up with a live long shot from time to
time, but this one looks to be over his head. He is an important entrant
nonetheless as he figures to hook the favorite early. If that happens,
it improves the chances of every other horse in the race. David Flores
retains the mount.
Author FullCardReports.com
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Del Mar Sunday, August 26, 2012 "Pacific Classic Preview"
(Post Time: 8:18 p.m. ET) Surface: All Weather Track, 1 1/4
Miles, Open, 3 Year Olds And Up, G1 STAKES, Purse: $1,000,000
RAIL TRIP (Jump Start x Sweet Trip by Carson City) : This ol’ boy is
back on his game after a failed stint in New York. When last seen he
pressed the pace on his way to a victory in the San Diego Handicap. Some
of his best races have been at today’s trip. Jose Valdivia Jr. rides
back and will likely send from the inside. Ron Ellis trains the bay
gelding for Jay Em Ess Stable.
AMANI (Morning Raider x Just Fine by Doneraile Court) : Magnificent
bay filly dominated her competition in Chile before finishing a hard
charging third in the Clement Hirsch Stakes behind Include Me Out. She
bobbled the start in that race. Trainer Neil Drysdale has decided to
equip lasix for the first time. Jockey Garrett Gomez finds himself on a
filly that likes to make one run. That could be bothersome as she
doesn’t project to get too much pace. One the bright side, she is classy
as they come and will love the extra ground provided by the Pacific
Classic.
RICHARD’S KID (Lemon Drop Kid x Tough Broad by Broad Brush) :
Seven-year-old will seek to become the first three-time winner of the
Pacific Classic. He looked to be headed the wrong direction in Dubai,
but found new life when returning to the United States. He dominated the
Prove It Stakes by 7 ¼ lengths before rallying to be second beaten 1 ½
lengths in the Hollywood Gold Cup. After that, he broke the track record
en route to a win in the 1 ½ miles Cougar II Handicap. New jockey
Victor Espinoza will ride for the first time since missing by a nose on
Richard’s Kid in the 2009 Cougar II Handicap.
WHERE’S STERLING (Northern Afleet x Twinkler by Benny The Dip) : Late
mover has won two races in a row at Calder, but will step way up in
class this time. He has faced good horses in the past, finishing second
in the Hawthorne Gold Cup and a close fourth in the Donn Handicap. It’s
encouraging to see a work over the Del Mar track. Paco Lopez will make
the trip to ride for high percentage trainer Luis Ramirez.
DULLAHAN (Even The Score x Mining My Own by Smart Strike) : Half
brother to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has done his best
running on synthetic surfaces where he owns a perfect record with both
wins coming in Grade 1 races. It’s great to see the connections
committing to a big time synthetic race like this one. It’s important
that jockey Joel Rosario doesn’t lose touch with the field. He can close
with the best in the country, but even the greatest closers are at the
mercy of the pace. Dale Romans, who seemingly wins every big race of
late, is the trainer.
AKKADIAN (Tiznow x Papa Sids Girl by Souvenir Copy) : Wow, what a
work on August 16! He got through six panels in 1:10 and change over the
Del Mar main track. That’s motoring anywhere, but especially over a
surface like this one. The form isn’t quite there, but it’s hard to
dismiss Julio Canani in a big race. He won the Santa Anita Handicap at
triple digits odds with Martial Law in 1989. Martin Garcia is the
jockey.
JAYCITO (Victory Gallop x Night Edition by Ascot Knight) : It was nice
to see this Zayat colt score an allowance win last out. The Grade 1
winner has struggled since his juvenile season, but is showing flashes
of his former brilliance. Despite that, he has caught a very deep field
and might not be ready just yet. Two things in his favor are jockey
Rafael Bejarano and the distance. This guy is bred to run for days and
Bob Baffert has him working strongly.
SUGGESTIVE BOY (Easing Along x Suffrage by Horse Chestnut) : Ron
McAnally has been raving about this colt for weeks. The Argentinean bred
and raced son of the Storm Cat stallion Easing Along won four of six
races in his native land. Since arriving in the U.S. he finished a good
second in the Shoemaker Mile behind Jeranimo despite having been off for
nearly nine months. The third place finisher in that race, Little Mike,
returned to score the Arlington Million. He followed that effort up
with a win in the Wicker Stakes. Joe Talamo retains the mount on this
bay colt that figures to run a career best race.
GAME ON DUDE (Awesome Again x Worldy Pleasure by Devil His Due) : Good
luck finding a knock on this gelding. He has won four of his past six
races with two of those races coming against Grade 1 company. He was
also second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic in that span. His game has
always been clear; go to the lead and try to hold everything off. It has
worked quite well as his heart as big as they come. He loves to throw
down and duel and is the one to beat. Chantal Sutherland stays aboard
for trainer Bob Baffert.
RIVETING REASON (Fusaichi Pegasus x Love and Marry by Known Fact) :
Trainer Myung Kwon Cho can pop up with a live long shot from time to
time, but this one looks to be over his head. He is an important entrant
nonetheless as he figures to hook the favorite early. If that happens,
it improves the chances of every other horse in the race. David Flores
retains the mount.
Author FullCardReports.com
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