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[batt33]

Sweet Voyage Entry Update



Sweet Voyage has been entered to run in the fifth race on Mar. 22 at Turfway Park. She will break from post 3 in a full field with Gabriel Saez in the irons. We will be back with a race preview in the coming days.

More on the competition:


#1 Condone: Makes her 5-year-old debut following a winless 2024 campaign. Finished seventh in her most recent start, which came at the level, while also earning a career-best 74 Beyer figure. Longshot against this group.


#2 Lady of Power: Was a winner against maiden special weight company over the track in her most recent start, earning a 68 Beyer. Couple that with the fact that the barn boasts a 25% win rate at the meet, and she has to be respected in here.

#4 Take Shape: Has been beaten by over 70 combined lengths in her two most recent starts— granted she was likely not 100% as she was sent to the bench after her most recent start in October of last year. This filly does seem to like the Turfway Park surface, having won twice from three starts at the track. Not sure what to make of her, but has to be a positive that she returns here protected (no claiming tag) and world-class rider Frankie Dettori will be in the saddle.


#5 Kara and Colleen: Comes in off a more than six-month break following a one-win 2024 campaign. Her best form came back in 2023. Will be interesting to see how she performs in here, but this is not the easiest spot for this one.


#6 Little Dixie: Comes into this race after almost a year layoff. Both the distance and the competition will be a stiff ask.


#7 Egyptian Candy: The class of this group making her second start off of a layoff. Boasts some back class having faced graded stakes company in the past. Her career high 76 Beyer figure could best this group.


#8 Missy Bee: Has been on the board in her four most recent starts, all of which came in the claiming ranks. Steps up in here and will certainly face a class test, but she is in good form.


#9 Montego Bay: Stretches out to two turns following a fourth at the same level at a sprint distance. Should appreciate the stretch out in ground, but will have to improve in the figures department to compete in this field.


#10 Hold My Halo: Was an 11 1/4-length winner at the $30,000 maiden-claiming level most recently when she was able to walk the dog on the lead. Will not have as easy of a trip given the stiffer competition and the outside post.


#11 Birdie Rose: Has been competitive when facing claiming company, but has tried and failed when facing allowance types on a few occasions. Has a tough post for a horse that likes to be forwardly placed early.


#12 Dream on Stormy: Has been well beaten against first-level allowance company in her four most recent starts, and will likely be a a longshot in here.

[batt33]

louisiana deby
saturday R12 @ 6:42

need yinzer (12-1) or furio ( 12-1) to press john hancock (7-2) ..like caldera's (5-1) chances then with a stalking trip..that tiznow influence on the bottom couldn't hurt with the added distance

my other is built (4-1) ..exits that fast risen star stakes which produced the virginia derby winner american promise (batt had him) .. like his whole body of work besides

I'm going to take a closer look later in the week, But yes it would be nice to have a little speed up front.

[JBEX]

california burrito (by army mule) will be going in turfway's final derby prep ,the jeff ruby stakes on saturday..post is 6:25 which is about 20 minutes before the la derby so lots to root for in that time span .. going to look at this race closer to the weekend



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[JBEX]

louisiana deby
saturday R12 @ 6:42

need yinzer (12-1) or furio ( 12-1) to press john hancock (7-2) ..like caldera's (5-1) chances then with a stalking trip..that tiznow influence on the bottom couldn't hurt with the added distance

my other is built (4-1) ..exits that fast risen star stakes which produced the virginia derby winner american promise (batt had him) .. like his whole body of work besides

[batt33]

Is this 2 turns Batt?

Yes ...1 mile.

[JBEX]

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[str]

Straight No Chaser Workout Report



Straight No Chaser breezed a half mile in :48.40 on Sunday morning over the Meydan dirt course. He worked by himself as usual, breezing in even fractions and finishing up in hand. Trainer Dan Blacker, who was on site for the breeze, clocked him galloping out in 1:00.20. “He looked like his usual self out there. Juan said he felt good,” reported Blacker.

The plan remains for Straight No Chaser to have two additional works leading up to the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen on Apr. 5th.

https://youtu.be/KVm1WHOjrug

Nice quiet maintenance work.

Looks great Batt.

[str]

Sweet Voyage Entry Update



Sweet Voyage has been entered to run in the fifth race on Mar. 22 at Turfway Park. She will break from post 3 in a full field with Gabriel Saez in the irons. We will be back with a race preview in the coming days.

Is this 2 turns Batt?

[str]

considering first time vs winners and on a fast track thought an excellent effort coming in 3rd at 13-1 ..sure str could elaborate more on the effort and trip he had



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This horse is so cool.

13-1 on him is ridiculous. All this one does is run his heart out for you.

The horse learned quite a bit in that race from the experience point of view.

Expect more of the same next start.

What a nice horse to have in your barn to work with.

He got a lot out of that race mentally AND physically.

I just shake my head when I see this stuff. And for all the good reasons.

[str]

https://agameofskill.com/free-harnes...nd-selections/

here's a free link for harness downloads

That has to help plenty in here.

Thanks Darrell !

[str]

you had the right idea here..be interesting to see if they can get him to close in his next few starts ..also possible he just needed that race off the lengthy layoff and can get it done on the front end when in shape

Yeah. It's never a stretch to think these offspring won't give you all they have.

I think this horse will be very useful down the road.

[JBEX]

Louisiana Derby Draw



The field for next Saturday’s Louisiana Derby has been drawn, and Caldera was assigned post #5 in a field of 10. He has been quoted as the 5-1 third choice on the morning line. That’s a fine post for him and at first glance this definitely looks like a race he should have a legitimate shot in.

agree the middle post is a good draw for him..will take a look during the week

it would be an amazing feat (SNC) to win both of those big purse races in dubai and saudi arabia ..hope he gets it done

[JBEX]

oak R9 #2 war mule (15-1) @ 6pm


broke maiden in debut last race vs statebred msw..gritty nose win pretty much battling through most of the stretch ..next logical step but think the fact he did it in the mud and figure a little light is reason for the high ml




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considering first time vs winners and on a fast track thought an excellent effort coming in 3rd at 13-1 ..sure str could elaborate more on the effort and trip he had



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[JBEX]

https://agameofskill.com/free-harnes...nd-selections/

here's a free link for harness downloads

thanks again darrell

[darrell74]

https://agameofskill.com/free-harness-and-thoroughbred-past-performances-programs-and-selections/

here's a free link for harness downloads

[batt33]

Sweet Voyage Entry Update



Sweet Voyage has been entered to run in the fifth race on Mar. 22 at Turfway Park. She will break from post 3 in a full field with Gabriel Saez in the irons. We will be back with a race preview in the coming days.

[batt33]

Straight No Chaser Workout Report



Straight No Chaser breezed a half mile in :48.40 on Sunday morning over the Meydan dirt course. He worked by himself as usual, breezing in even fractions and finishing up in hand. Trainer Dan Blacker, who was on site for the breeze, clocked him galloping out in 1:00.20. “He looked like his usual self out there. Juan said he felt good,” reported Blacker.

The plan remains for Straight No Chaser to have two additional works leading up to the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen on Apr. 5th.

https://youtu.be/KVm1WHOjrug

[batt33]

Louisiana Derby Draw



The field for next Saturday’s Louisiana Derby has been drawn, and Caldera was assigned post #5 in a field of 10. He has been quoted as the 5-1 third choice on the morning line. That’s a fine post for him and at first glance this definitely looks like a race he should have a legitimate shot in.

[batt33]

I’ll never forget it. Campo claimed my horse Needachant at the Meadowlands and I told the story in here. He was a nut in the gate and Campo needed a horse to work with Pleasant Colony to prep for a huge grade 1.
Needachant breaks with him and steps all over Pleasant Colony’s tendon and he had to retire from racing . Breeders Cup Classic prep I think. He was retired to stud . We tried to warn Campo’s help but they were so arrogant they obviously didn’t listen.

I was just a punk from Md. in their eyes. Didn’t work out so well for them.

Full story definitely in here somewhere

wow...

[JBEX]

you had the right idea here..be interesting to see if they can get him to close in his next few starts ..also possible he just needed that race off the lengthy layoff and can get it done on the front end when in shape

always finger lakes or monmouth if it's too steep at aqueduct..could see him being a nice allowance horse at the former



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