Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Race Call of SDP Derby recorded
It has to be edited and will be posted soon along with the SDP stakes contenders video!
Eric's Interview
Q: Will you be going for the Triple Crown?
A: If you're referring to the SDP Triple Crown, no. The conventional Triple Crown, yes - it's possible that A Storm Of Swords will run in the 2nd leg of the SDP series, but it's more likely that he'll head elsewhere and a different horse from my stable (White Fang maybe) will contest the second leg. The objective with A Storm Of Swords is the Baltimore Crown as part of the conventional Triple Crown. I probably won't have an entry in the 3rd leg of the SDP Triple ... there's no way I'm running a 3yo at 2 miles in W7 if those are the conditions it is indeed carded at.
Q: Are you using these races as a prep for the Louisville Derby?
A: I guess I would be if I could run 5+ horses in the Derby, but that's not possible. As I mentioned on the SIMcast recently posted, the likely trio for the Derby from my barn consists of Doc Halladay, God, and Ice and Fire ... all three also ran stellar races this week. A Storm Of Swords strikes me as a Baltimore Crown prospect with Just Victory on top of East. It's the same cross that produced Just Ludicrous, so there's no need to push my luck running a Just Victory at 10 furlongs when I've got a trio of others by War Daddy and Flames that you'd expect to run 10 furlongs.
Q: How do you feel that next year the races will be on AW and restricted to CAN breds only?
A: Disappointed, insofar as I'm certainly not moving any stallions to Canada from my current base in New York. I have no young Canadian-bred dirt routers, let alone AW/Turf routers, so I won't be participating. That said, I'm supportive of efforts to build up state-bred programs as it's an area I feel the SIM doesn't always utilize to the degree it could. I just tend not to have much in the way of support to offer unless we're talking about races restricted to New York or California-bred horses, given the stallions I tend to use from my own and others' barns on a regular basis.
A: If you're referring to the SDP Triple Crown, no. The conventional Triple Crown, yes - it's possible that A Storm Of Swords will run in the 2nd leg of the SDP series, but it's more likely that he'll head elsewhere and a different horse from my stable (White Fang maybe) will contest the second leg. The objective with A Storm Of Swords is the Baltimore Crown as part of the conventional Triple Crown. I probably won't have an entry in the 3rd leg of the SDP Triple ... there's no way I'm running a 3yo at 2 miles in W7 if those are the conditions it is indeed carded at.
Q: Are you using these races as a prep for the Louisville Derby?
A: I guess I would be if I could run 5+ horses in the Derby, but that's not possible. As I mentioned on the SIMcast recently posted, the likely trio for the Derby from my barn consists of Doc Halladay, God, and Ice and Fire ... all three also ran stellar races this week. A Storm Of Swords strikes me as a Baltimore Crown prospect with Just Victory on top of East. It's the same cross that produced Just Ludicrous, so there's no need to push my luck running a Just Victory at 10 furlongs when I've got a trio of others by War Daddy and Flames that you'd expect to run 10 furlongs.
Q: How do you feel that next year the races will be on AW and restricted to CAN breds only?
A: Disappointed, insofar as I'm certainly not moving any stallions to Canada from my current base in New York. I have no young Canadian-bred dirt routers, let alone AW/Turf routers, so I won't be participating. That said, I'm supportive of efforts to build up state-bred programs as it's an area I feel the SIM doesn't always utilize to the degree it could. I just tend not to have much in the way of support to offer unless we're talking about races restricted to New York or California-bred horses, given the stallions I tend to use from my own and others' barns on a regular basis.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Thursday, December 27, 2012
SDP Juvenile Stakes
The Field for the 1st running of the
The SDP Juvenile Stakes run at 1 1/6 in Canada will help determine the new and up coming star for the SDP Canadian Triple Crown. Lets meet the field.
Ami De Queen – Owned by Louisville Derby winning trainer Bob Olivia. Ami is the only filly in the race but she holds her own in here. Last time out the filly splashed through the muddy track to win by 1 1/4 lengths. She received a very nice speed figure in that race. She now faces the boys as she preps for the SDP Triple Crown.
Arsonistic – Owned by Rebecca Hepburn this colt’s first time out was not a factor going a mile. Coming of the lay off Hepburn got this one into shape and got this one to win at second asking. He will have to have an improved effort to run with some of these, but keep him in your exotics.
Boise will B Boise – Trained by Santino Di Paola was not a factor first time out. He dropped into a reachable spot last out for $32,000 and was a winner. His brother loved the muddy track so we will see if he can step up his game on an off going.
Ghostly Father – Trained by Joey Wanderful was not a factor first time out. Only thing going for this one is the sloppy track.
Literature Legacy – Trained by Lucas Davenport. This one is one of two maidens in the race. He ran a very respectable second to a freak last out but will have to stay on the improve to get in one of the top three spots. I wouldn’t discount this one for a top three spot.
Pretty High – Trained by: Todd Lucas. Pretty High had a very impressive last to first debut when winning at first asking for $100,000 claiming. He will have to continue on the improve, but definitely has a shot against these horses.
Times Square – Trained by Champion Trainer Eric Nalbone. Times Square is another undefeated son of Just Victory. In his first start he held off all comers to win with an 80 Speed Figure. His works are extremely impressive and he will be heavy favorite come post time.
Urban Myth – Trained by Rachel Sadler. Urban is going to be a big threat to Times Square as he is also unbeaten in one start and he has already proven that he likes the off going.
This field of 8 runners is very competitive and it is sure to be a good race. We will all look forward to how well these horses do going into the SDP Canadian Triple Crown next year.
1st Times Square
2nd Urban myth
3rd Ami De Queen
Best of luck to everyone running and thanks for being apart of this!
http://www.simhorseracing.com/race.php?RaceID=332425 Entires
SDP Triple Crown Website - http://sdptriplecrownraces.blogspot.ca
$450,000 in purses to be won and the prestige of being a Triple Crown Champion!
2yo Colts $75,000 (Listed) SDP Juvenile Colts 1/1/16 Dirt (CAN) 14 Monday Toronto Race Course
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3yo Colt/Fillies $125,000 (Grade 3) 3rd Jewel The SDP Breeders Stakes 2 Mile Dirt (CAN) 7 Friday Track to be named
3yo Colt/Fillies $125,000 (Grade 3) 2nd Jewel The SDP Stakes 1/3/16 Dirt (CAN) 4 Friday Track to be named
3yo Colt/Fillies $125,000 (Grade 3) 1st Jewel The SDP Derby 1/1/4 Dirt (CAN) 2 Friday Track to be named
The SDP Juvenile Stakes run at 1 1/6 in Canada will help determine the new and up coming star for the SDP Canadian Triple Crown. Lets meet the field.
Ami De Queen – Owned by Louisville Derby winning trainer Bob Olivia. Ami is the only filly in the race but she holds her own in here. Last time out the filly splashed through the muddy track to win by 1 1/4 lengths. She received a very nice speed figure in that race. She now faces the boys as she preps for the SDP Triple Crown.
Arsonistic – Owned by Rebecca Hepburn this colt’s first time out was not a factor going a mile. Coming of the lay off Hepburn got this one into shape and got this one to win at second asking. He will have to have an improved effort to run with some of these, but keep him in your exotics.
Boise will B Boise – Trained by Santino Di Paola was not a factor first time out. He dropped into a reachable spot last out for $32,000 and was a winner. His brother loved the muddy track so we will see if he can step up his game on an off going.
Ghostly Father – Trained by Joey Wanderful was not a factor first time out. Only thing going for this one is the sloppy track.
Literature Legacy – Trained by Lucas Davenport. This one is one of two maidens in the race. He ran a very respectable second to a freak last out but will have to stay on the improve to get in one of the top three spots. I wouldn’t discount this one for a top three spot.
Pretty High – Trained by: Todd Lucas. Pretty High had a very impressive last to first debut when winning at first asking for $100,000 claiming. He will have to continue on the improve, but definitely has a shot against these horses.
Times Square – Trained by Champion Trainer Eric Nalbone. Times Square is another undefeated son of Just Victory. In his first start he held off all comers to win with an 80 Speed Figure. His works are extremely impressive and he will be heavy favorite come post time.
Urban Myth – Trained by Rachel Sadler. Urban is going to be a big threat to Times Square as he is also unbeaten in one start and he has already proven that he likes the off going.
This field of 8 runners is very competitive and it is sure to be a good race. We will all look forward to how well these horses do going into the SDP Canadian Triple Crown next year.
1st Times Square
2nd Urban myth
3rd Ami De Queen
Best of luck to everyone running and thanks for being apart of this!
http://www.simhorseracing.com/race.php?RaceID=332425 Entires
SDP Triple Crown Website - http://sdptriplecrownraces.blogspot.ca
$450,000 in purses to be won and the prestige of being a Triple Crown Champion!
2yo Colts $75,000 (Listed) SDP Juvenile Colts 1/1/16 Dirt (CAN) 14 Monday Toronto Race Course
-----------------------------------------
3yo Colt/Fillies $125,000 (Grade 3) 3rd Jewel The SDP Breeders Stakes 2 Mile Dirt (CAN) 7 Friday Track to be named
3yo Colt/Fillies $125,000 (Grade 3) 2nd Jewel The SDP Stakes 1/3/16 Dirt (CAN) 4 Friday Track to be named
3yo Colt/Fillies $125,000 (Grade 3) 1st Jewel The SDP Derby 1/1/4 Dirt (CAN) 2 Friday Track to be named
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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