Un bel sabato di corse a San Siro, degna vigilia del convegno di gala della domenica incentrato su Jockey Club. Da vedere due HP, con precedenza per il Premio Madonnina, la prova sui 1800 metri in pista grande per femmine di 3 anni e oltre, che era anche la prova di maggior dotazione. Ha vinto, a sorpresa ma con merito, la 3 anni Malpaga: fresca di vittoria in maiden, la portacolori dell’Azienda Agricola San Felice ha confermato di essere in crescita esponenziale e si è scoperta “volante” sul terreno pesante. La prova ha visto Boule de Noel guidare la compagnia a ritmo regolare, seguita da Spietata che in retta ha spostato e ha affiancato la battistrada temporeggiando e dando l’impressione di essere in totale controllo: sull’avanzata di Cima Fire, Sergio Urru ha rotto gli indugi e la portacolori della scuderia Umberto è passata ma non ha staccato mentre a centro pista producevano i loro sforzi Santa Rita e ancora più al largo Malpaga: con Mario Sanna in sella, sfruttando al meglio il pesino, la figlia di Ramonti ha prodotto le battute migliori recuperando tantissimo nei 250 finali e travolgendo le rivali nelle ultime battute. Santa Rita ha ripetuto lo standard di Capannelle, Spietata è un pò mancata ma evidentemente i chili si sono fatti sentire sul terreno, e il discorso vale anche per Cima Fire che ha concluso quarta a ridosso.
Marco Gasparini ha un feeling particolare con il Premio Fiume HP: dopo averlo vinto negli anni recenti con City of Stars (2016 e 2017), stavolta ha tirato fuori dal suo cilindro di “mago delle periziate” Harlem Shake, che a 8 anni suonati ha centrato la prima vittoria sui caratteristici 1400 metri in dirittura di San Siro. In sella al portacolori della signora Francesca Turri (insolitamente veloce al via, anche se in realtà lo aveva già fatto in occasione della vittoria del 30 giugno) un “freddo” Dario Di Tocco: il giovane jockey pisano ha temporeggiato il più possibile, prima alle spalle del battistrada Baffonero, poi ancora ai 400 finali, quando Harlem è passato in vantaggio quasi d’inerzia e ha ricevuto l’attacco all’interno di Arboc de L’Alguer. Una volta richiesto, Harlem ha risposto benissimo, ha allungato e non si è fatto minacciare vincendo nettamente. Lord of Rome ha provato a replicare il successo dello scorso anno piazzando un gran finale di corsa a centro pista, ma il vincitore si è mantenuto fuori portata e il Lord stavolta si è dovuto accontentare del secondo posto, battendo Arboc de L’Alguer generoso lungo lo steccato. Sun Devil è rimasto quarto a contatto dopo aver corso costantemente sui primi, davanti ad Anacleto, Trasporter e Cracking Art.
Bruno Grizzetti sta facendo un ottimo lavoro con i puledri in questa stagione: nel Criterium Ambrosiano, la condizionata sui 1000 metri in pista dritta che ha aperto la riunione, il trainer varesino ha addirittura piazzato l’uno-due con Agiato e Travelling Well: i due, in prima linea sin dal via, si sono staccati disputandosi la vittoria nei 300 finali, e nelle ultime battute il figlio di Bated Breath, che veste la giubba del Grizzly ed era montato da Fabio Branca, ha piegato il compagno di box superando bene l’esame con la distanza minima e il terreno pesante. Travelling Well, velocissimo come di consueto, si è confermato perfetto per i 1000 metri inchinandosi ad un rivale oggi andato più forte. Gli altri sono usciti dai giochi sull’accelerazione ai 300 finali, con Lakshman che a lunghezze ha concluso al terzo posto su Play The Break.
Nel Premio Avert, l’handicap sui 1400 metri in pista circolare per cavalli di 3 anni e oltre, le mani sapienti di Dario Vargiu hanno permesso ad Helegant Man di tornare alla vittoria: il jockey sardo ha condotto in un ben scandito coast to coast il cavallo di Marinella Arienti, che in retta è ripartito per prendere vantaggio e controllare Black Canyon e Tekedici, finiti fortissimo nei 200 finali: il cavallo di Federica Tomasini ha salvato una corta testa di vantaggio sul rivale, che è stato impiegato con prudenza (era al primo esame sulla distanza a San Siro) e potrà sicuramente rendere di più ora che ha preso le misure.
Non pago della vittoria ottenuta con Harlem Shake, Dario di Tocco si è prontamente ripetuto con Vami’s Dream nel Premio Dark Horse Sanctuary Sprint, l’handicap sui 1000 metri in pista dritta. L’allievo di Serena Bonfanti ha sfruttato il pesino, correndo nelle prime posizioni a centro pista, allungando ai 200 finali con Soubretta, quindi rimontando la rivale e salvandosi dal finale al largo di tutti di una incisiva Buga de L’Alguer, mentre Soubretta in leggera flessione ha concluso terza.
L’inverno è arrivato ma per King Winnie invece è finito il “letargo”: l’allievo di Ridha Haboubi già all’ultima uscita aveva dato un segnale di ripresa dopo lungo periodo buio, e lo ha confermato in maniera eclatante nel Premio Terzago, l’handicap sui 1800 metri in pista circolare per cavalli di 3 anni e oltre: il portacolori del signor Turcatti ha corso all’attesa come caratteristiche, avanzando in curva con Mario Sanna (al secondo centro del pomeriggio) preoccupato solo a reperire la corsia libera: King Winnie in retta si appoggiato sullo steccato esterno, ai 300 finali ha ingranato la quinta e in poche battute ha volato via Drive Me Home, che intanto era passato in vantaggio ai 400 finali, vincendo comodissimo senza forzare più di tanto. Da quanto si è visto, il vincitore dovrebbe avere almeno un altro colpo in canna. Drive Me Home ha concluso al secondo posto su Red Desert, mentre Olaya de L’Alguer e Carolwood Drive hanno completato i posti utili per il Quintè.
fonte : ippodromimilano.it
KOREA, Seoul & Busan Sunday: Gyeongnam Governor’s Cup – Race-By-Race Preview (October 20)by gyongmaman |
Silver Wolf will bid to sweep all three legs of the Queens’ Tour for the second time as the nation’s top fillies and mares come together for the final time this season in the Gyeongnam Governor’s Cup at Busan on Sunday. There are 6 races at Busan from 12:40 to 17:10 and 11 at Seoul from 10:45 to 18:00).
Silver Wolf won the Ttukseom Cup, KNN Cup and Gyeongnam Govenor’s in 2017. Under the old rules, only fillies and mares aged 305 were eligible for the Queens’ Tour but that was changed this year and the now seven-year-old Aussie-bred Silver Wolf (Oratorio) was able to rejoin. In her absence last year, Sky Bay took full advantage and she also returns to Busan in what is set to be an uphill battle to retain her Crown.
Below are race-by-race comments for Seoul, followed at the bottom by selections for Busan as well as a comment on the big race:
Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 60 Million
Banker of the day is in the first as (2) WORLD BEYOND will be heavy favourite to score. One of only two in the field to have raced before, she was 3rd on debut in a good time on September 21st. She should be leading from the start and a run that is in any way similar to last time will be enough here. The other one with prior experience is (8) MAY BLUE, who was an improved 4th on her second outing last month and she should at least match that here. Among the first-time starters, (6) FIGHTING NOW and (7) BRAVO GWACHEON look the most likely to make to make an immediate impact.
| Selections | (2) World Beyond (6) Fighting Now (7) Bravo Gwacheon (8) May Blue |
| Next Best | 3, 1 |
| Fast Start | 2, 6, 7, 8 |
Race 2: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 60 Million
More juvenile maidens with just three of the nine having raced previously. Of those, both (2) YEOLRIN MUN and (7) MONEY CHAMP have shown enough to suggest that wins at this level will be possible and both will have plenty of backers here. The favourite though is likely to be one of the first-timers. (6) GEUMA KITTEN beat a couple of these on his way to 3rd in a fast trial last month and if he brings that form to the races, he can win. (5) WONDERFUL GLITTER was a trial winner last month and while the time wasn’t fast, she looked very competent, leading all the way. (4) YAHO GOLDEN CAT is another trial winner who can go well first-up.
| Selections | (6) Geuma Kitten (2) Yeolrin Mun (5) Wonderful Glitter (7) Money Champ |
| Next Best | 4, 3 |
| Fast Start | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Race 3: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million
Decent little maiden here. (7) YEONHUI ILCHUL ran a very good 3rd over 1300M on debut last month. She was a full ten-lengths behind a good winner, but the time was creditable and while it’s interesting to see her drop back in trip when she took to the distance so well, she probably deserves favourite status here. (6) MASEONG TUHON has finished no worse than 4th in three starts so far, showing a good turn of foot along the way and should at least maintain that record here. (1) MAD DIVA improved on her second outing on September 22nd and while it was a weaker race than this, showed she has some ability. (2) BAEDARI SUMMIT and (5) HAMYANG SANGRIM are others to consider.
| Selections | (7) Yeonhui Ilchul (6) Maseong Tuhon (1) Mad Diva (5) Hamyang Sangrim |
| Next Best | 2 |
| Fast Start | 2, 5, 6 |
Race 4: Class 6 (1300M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million
(4) FEDERAL KING makes for a warm favourite here. He ran 2nd in a similar strength race to this over 1000M four weeks ago and having previously demonstrated he can run at this distance too, should really be making all. (1) PENUMBRA backs up quickly following a career-best 2nd two weeks ago and should be figuring again while (6) CLEAR STORY has two good runs to her name at this distance and should be challenging Federal King for the early lead. (3) MANE HANA has been knocking on the door of the places for some time now and could improve here while (7) CHEONSE MANSE is another who could compete for the minor money.
| Selections | (4) Federal King (1) Penumbra (6) Clear Story (3) Mane Hana |
| Next Best | 7, 2 |
| Fast Start | 2, 4, 6 |
Race 5: Class 4 (1000M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million
(7) JEONGJOUI KKUM has moved rapidly up in class having won two of his latest three including a four-length score last start. The manner of that victory suggests more to come, and he can win this. A couple of others step up in class following last start victories too and of them, (4) VALLEY QUEEN looks best equipped to immediately challenge at this level. As for those with experience in this class, (3) PRIVATE MAN has a 3rd and a 2nd in two starts since being promoted. He somewhat surprisingly drops back to the minimum trip here, but he looks competitive. (6) WINNER CROWN and (1) HANEULEUL DALRIDA are others who can go close.
| Selections | (7) Jeongjoui Kkum (3) Private Man (6) Winner Crown (4) Valley Queen |
| Next Best | 1, 5 |
| Fast Start | 2, 4, 5, 6 |
Race 6: Class 5 (1000M) Handicap / KRW 40 Million
(4) UTGE HAEJULGE was a beaten favourite at class and distance on September 7th. He’s drawn well to get a fast start here though and looks worth another chance on top. (6) HOMECOMING was a good class and distance winner last start and while he carries a couple of additional kilograms today, has strong claims to follow up while (7) FLYING JOY drops back in trip for the first time in a while and can come into contention. (10) ACE WIN remains a maiden but is up in class following back to back runner-up finishes, both times behind the favourite and she should be able to hold her own here. (9) HEUNG KKAEBI returns to racing for the first time since April and is the wildcard having trialled well last month.
| Selections | (4) Utge Haejulge (6) Homecoming (7) Flying Joy (10) Ace Win |
| Next Best | 9, 8 |
| Fast Start | 3, 4, 6 |
Race 7: Class 4 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million
(4) PANORAMA VIEW was a winner on debut over 1200M on September 21st. He came from off the pace to run on well and the slight step up in trip should only be to his benefit and he is favoured to win again. The main danger is still a maiden. (3) BRIGADIER GENERAL has finished no worse than 4th in four starts so far and the Aussie import looks sure to get a maiden win sooner or later. It could be here. (1) ALL THAT KOREA enters with recent form reading well and should be close once more while (5) DOLGYEOK APEURO and (8) BROWN ROSE others in the placing hunt.
| Selections | (4) Panorama View (3) Brigadier General (5) Dolgyeok Apeuro (8) Brown Rose |
| Next Best | 1, 7 |
| Fast Start | 4, 6, 8 |
Race 8: Class 4 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million
(2) JANGSAN FLY prevailed at class and distance by two and a half lengths on September 7th, leading from gate to wire. He carries an additional 3kg today, but with seemingly no other early speed in the race, it would be a surprise if he didn’t get a soft lead and come out on top again. (7) JEONGSANG BAEKHO ran a good 2nd on debut four weeks ago. He’s up in trip today but that could well suit and he looks to be the main danger. The experienced (3) BAEKSAN GUNJU showed some signs of returning to form with a useful 4th place in a good race at class and distance at the end of August and comes in here after eight weeks off with placing claims. (4) TWIN JET and (9) WHIZ REINA are others worthy of consideration.
| Selections | (2) Jangsan Fly (7) Jeongsang Baekho (3) Baeksan Gunju (4) Twin Jet |
| Next Best | 9, 5 |
| Fast Start | 2 |
Race 9: Class 5 (1700M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million
(11) DETERMINATION ran out a four-length winner on what was his second career start on September 21st. he is accordingly up in class and in distance today, but the manner of that win suggested there is more to come. The wide draw shouldn’t be too much of an issue as he won’t be looking to lead, and he can win this. (4) GEUMSUNI STAR enters off back to back 3rd place finishes, the latter at this distance and he should go close again while (7) CRAZY QUEEN has two runner-up finishes in her latest two but steps up to this trip for the first time. (6) BAEKDUI TAEYANG and (10) SPEED HEUKRYEONG look best of the rest.
| Selections | (11) Determination (4) Geumsuni Star (7) Crazy Queen (10) Speed Heukryong |
| Next Best | 6, 8 |
| Fast Start | 1, 4, 10 |
Race 10: Class 3 (1700M) Allowance / KRW 75 Million
(5) COLORFUL JOY has won three of his latest four and steps up in class and up to this trip for the first time. His running style suggests that it can suit, however, and we’ll put him on top to score again. (9) EAST KINGDOM and (12) BEST VICTORY are both up in class having won at this distance in their respective latest outings. The former looks better equipped to compete at this level right away. (11) SOJUNGHAN MANNAM enters with recent form reading well and looks a solid placing chance while (2) GEUMA KINGDOM and (4) ELAN are others who can aim for the money.
| Selections | (5) Colorful Joy (9) East Kingdom (11) Sojunghan Mannam (2) Geuma Kingdom |
| Next Best | 4, 10 |
| Fast Start | 9, 11 |
Race 11: Class 3 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 75 Million
It took (1) LIL’ PATRON six goes to get his maiden breakthrough but he seemed to enjoy it as he followed up immediately with another. That latter one was at this class and distance and he beat three of these in the process. He carries an extra 3kg today, but he can overcome it to complete his hat-trick. (5) BARAMEUL GEURIDA won back to back races in June and July to be promoted to this level. He put in a useful 3rd place last start in a similar strength race to this over 1400M, leading for much of it, and he looks a threat here. (7) CATS MIRACLE has proven himself competitive at this level and should be good for a place while (2) BIG GARLAND and (8) CUPID GUY, the latter up in class, are others in the hunt.
| Selections | (1) Lil’ Patron (5) Barameul Geurida (7) Cats Miracle (2) Big Garland |
| Next Best | 8, 9 |
| Fast Start | 5, 9, 11, 12 |
Busan Selections
Race 1: 10, 5, 3, 12
Race 2: 3, 1, 7, 5
Race 3: 3, 1, 4, 7
Race 4: 1, 2, 6, 7
Race 5: 7, 2, 8, 10
Race 6: Class Open – Gyeongnam Governor’s Cup (2000M) KOR G3 -
There are no grounds for opposing (11) SILVER WOLF as she is simply significantly better than anything else in the fillt and mare division. She made a clean sweep of all three legs of the Queens’ Tour last year and while 2000M may not be her optimum distance, she surely has enough to win. The most credible opponent is (5) SKY BAY. She won this race last year (Silver Wolf wasn’t there) and has looked to be coming back to her best having run 2nd to the favourite in the KNN Cup in August. She looked very sharp when winning a trial at Seoul last Friday. (7) COVERGIRL JUSTICE is a stablemate of Silver Wolf and looks to be improving rapidly. This may be a bit soon for her to compete for the win but she certainly has placing claims. (3) YEONGCHEON DERBY and (12) DAMYANG HWANHO are others who can aim for the money.
Selections: 11, 5, 7, 3
Next Best: 12, 10, 6
Fast Start: 2, 6, 7, 10
Ippodromo del Mediterreano, Risultati. Diretti da un inarrestabile Giuseppe Cannarella, Repton brilla ancora tra gli anziani, mentre Letojanni si candida ottima nuova promessa.
Ennesimo tris di successi per un Giuseppe Cannarella ancora protagonista al galoppo all’Ippodromo del Mediterraneo. Il trionfo più atteso, più bello e più sentito arriva con un imbattibile Repton da record, che dimostra superiorità e abbastanza forza per battere l’avversario dichiarato: Espoir Bere. Accade nella Condizionata, abbinata al Premio Nasello che impegna i cavalli di 3 anni e oltre, sui 1700 metri in pista grande, che riserva il terzo gradino del podio al grigio Murdanova, sotto il marchio Cuschieri come “Espor”.
A catturare l’attenzione del pomeriggio siracusano anche una “Debuttanti” dove Letojanni, dimostra potenza e mezzi per poter far parlare di sé. In sella ancora Cannarella che si allunga e, da netto favorito, stacca facile sul traguardo del Premio Golden, che riserva le buone voci della vigilia 1500 metri della pista piccola alla nursery. Lodevole, ma non basta, la prestazione di Filira che agguanta la migliore piazza, mentre la terza moneta è appannaggio di Wonky Dancer. Chiude quindi in bellezza e con tre successi il jockey Cannarella con Wild Acclaim, ultima prova in programma.
