Convegno interessante e ricco di spunti, sabato all’ Ippodromo del Mediterraneo. Previste anche II Tris e Tqq
Torna a incrementarsi il numero dei partenti al galoppo all’Ippodromo del Mediterraneo di Siracusa. Sono 56 i cavalli che si daranno battaglia nell’interessante convegno di galoppo in programma sabato 18 Luglio. Sei le corse in programma, con apertura alle 18.40, ricche di tanti spunti di riflessione. Tra le più attese un buon handicap discendente per 3 anni ed oltre e una maiden per giovanissimi (entrambi con 11 mila euro di dotazione) e, ancora la II Tris Nazionale e la Tris Quartè Quintè. Partiamo proprio dalle corse più dotate. Il Premio Black Sail, handicap discendente per buoni cavalli di 3 anni ed oltre, ingaggiati sui 1700 metri della pista piccola, offre una chance almeno alla metà dei 12 al via. Tenzing rimane su un successo e una piazza sul doppio chilometro in sabbia ed è chiamato a confermarsi anche in erba. Domestic Heart ha i mezzi per riscattare il non brillante debutto. Non si può trascurare, poi, la recente linea di Principe Azzurro, Lord Schekin che oggi guadagna in perizia rispetto al suo diretto avversario e di Ratmusquet, con pesino e monta (Mario Sanna) più che interessanti. Intonato sin da subito con il tracciato il grigio Shamatorio (due successi su due uscite a Siracusa), ma deve dimostrare di valere anche la categoria degli avversari sopracitati. Più facile, forse, trovare i papabili, invece se non altro per il ristretto campo partenti, nella maiden per cavalli di 2 anni, impegnati sui 1400 metri della pista piccola: Premio Gomorra. Per quel poco visto, il pronostico potrebbe parlare a favore della nuova speranza di Angelo Sortino: Monte della Sfida, reduce da due terze piazze e che potrebbe giovare dei 200 metri in più. Atteso in progresso il compagno di scuderia Uncertain Distace, che gli finisce alle spalle nella debuttanti. Attenzione alla stimata Scenicroute, che non è andata ancora oltre la terza moneta.
Ad aprire il convegno la II Tris, Premio Homeland, handicap di minima per cavalli di 3 anni ed oltre sulla distanza dei 1700 metri della pista grande. Appare evidente, qui, la chance di Natural Storm, che proverà a imporre il suo ritmo in una categoria ampiamente alla sua portata. Danse de Guerre, seppur alterna, ha un ottima collocazione in perizia e può contare al pari della regolare Madammento. Non dispiace l’ultima di Sandro Muchacho che, se dovesse confermare il progresso mostrato di recente, con il pesino potrebbe contare. Scarichi anche Flash Brown e Blu Hiram, con quest’ultimo che spera in un terreno più soffice.
La terza corsa in programma è la TQQ. Un apertissimo handicap di minima, che riserva a 12 soggetti di 3 anni e oltre 1400 metri della pista piccola. Spicca il nome di Diloal che paga al peso il successo ottenuto su Sea Chanter e Le Cadre Scenic, ai quali ovviamente oggi deve rendere chili. Nella parte alta della perizia merita grandissima considerazione Eblouis Moi che affronta una distanza gradita, mentre tra i pesini piacciono Grand Trip ed Eltabal che, sui 1400 metri della pista piccola potrebbe riappropriarsi di almeno un posto nel podio.
fonte : Ippodromo del Mediterraneo, Siracusa
KOREA - Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (July 18)by gyongmaman |
Group racing returns to Seoul on Sunday when Cheongdam Dokki heads the field in the G3 YTN Cup. Before that, there is a massive 15-race card in the capital on Saturday running from 10:45 to 18:00. Unfortunately, it will be held behind closed doors. Here are the previews:
Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 75 Million
The two-year-old gallopers kick things off on another massive fifteen race card, which is becoming the new normal whilst we make up for being on break for four months. (8) JEDI looks as if she can get us off to a good start after a nice trial performance mid-June. The Cowboy Cal filly will have the services of Moon Se-young, who nursed her in a soft trial working to the line well when finishing second. (6) GREEN POKJU is another that trialed well and should be considered a winning chance. The Old Fashioned filly clocked a good time when working to the line under her own steam, it wasn’t until the last half-furlong that Kim Jeon-jun pushed her along. (11) COBRA BALL looks next best after trialing fairly clocking 63.5 seconds for the 1000m. The Forest Camp colt has an awkward draw for Park Tae-jong to overcome. (3) HEUNG DREAM lines up for his second start after being well beaten on debut. If there is some improvement on top of the debut he can run into the money.
| Selections | (8) Jedi (6) Green Pokju (11) Cobra Ball (3) Heung Dream |
| Next Best | 1, 2 |
| Fast Start | 4, 6, 8 |
Race 2: Class 6 (1200M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million
(2) MAX DAERO improved across three starts prior to the shutdown culminating in a 3rd place at this distance in February when he led for much of the way. While a June trial was no better than average, he can get to the front again here and can win. (7) WONDERFUL MAGIC didn’t do too much wrong in two efforts over 1000M around the turn of the year, the best of them finishing in 4th. He trialed up with some very good horses during the hiatus and is likely to challenge Max Daero for the early lead here. (12) RIDE MAN debuted at this distance three weeks ago finishing 4th in a slowly run race on a wet track. He should have come on for that run and looks set to go closer today. (9) BARBELL looked pretty ordinary when 7th over 1300M on June 27th but went back to trial last week and put in the kind of time that should bring him into contention here. (5) CHALLENGE SOCKS can have a line drawn through his debut on June 20th as he was forced very wide around the turn by another runner taking him out of contention. (8) HELLO GEUMSEONG has run consistent times in a series of trials and is another one who could find some minor money.
| Selections | (2) Max Daero (7) Wonderful Magic (12) Ride Man (5) Challenge Socks |
| Next Best | 8, 9 |
| Fast Start | 2, 7, 8 |
Race 3: Class 6 (1200M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million
The Korean-bred three-year-old gallopers line up in the third where the looks a special engaged. (8) NEVER WALK ALONE comes off a last start second behind Yaho Golden Cat when resuming for this preparation. Moon Se-young gets the plum ride on the Warrior’s Reward colt who has placed twice from four starts. The galloper is not the fastest away, suggesting rider Moon will position off speed and allow him to improve from the top of the Seoul straight. (10) NONGBON RAK is also second up after finishing fifth last start behind J.S. Power. The filly tried to lead throughout but started to shorten stride halfway up the straight. She should be fitter for the run. (5) GOLDEN BADGE lines up for her second start after passing a few in the straight on debut to finish midfield. Kim Yong-geun will be legged aboard on Sunday, with some improvement she is capable of running into the money. (3) MENI SPURT is another having her second start, with some improvement she is a top four chance.
| Selections | (8) Never Walk Alone (10) Nongbon Rak (5) Golden Badge (3) Meni Spurt |
| Next Best | 7, 6 |
| Fast Start | 7, 10 |
Race 4: Class 6 (1300M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million
While he didn’t show much prior to the long break, (9) CLEAN HEART appeared to return much improved on June 20th when he ran on strong for 2nd in a competitive time at this distance and that run should stand him in good stead here. Stepping up to the trip for the first time is (12) BANGJU. He went into the break with a 3rd place over 1000M before putting in a front-running 2nd at 1200M on resumption last month. The wide draw does him no favours but he looks a progressive type who has a win in him sooner rather than later and it could be here. (10) GANA PARK ran 3rd behind Bangju in that 1200M affair last month. That was her debut and it warrants plenty of optimism. She came from off the pace and the additional furlong today can benefit her. Another tackling the distance for the first time is (2) WANGINHAENGCHA. He registered a 3rd and a 2nd at 1000M and 1200M early this year and resumes today having looked sharp in a late June trial. He can use the inside draw to steal a march on the other fancies.
| Selections | (12) Bangju (2) Wanginhaengcha (10) Gana Park (9) Clean Heart |
| Next Best | 4 |
| Fast Start | 2, 8, 12 |
Race 5: Class 6 (1300M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million
The fillies go over the 1300m in the fifth where there appears to be a host of chances. (4) DANGDAE ROYAL returned in good style last start when finishing second behind Magic Plan. The lightly raced four-year-old clocked a reasonable time for this grade, putting her in good stead for a good performance over 1300m. She has drawn ideally to sit in the first three and finish off strong as per last start. (8) HAPPY MONTH looks an each way chance after finishing third behind Top Seed last time out. Her time was not the quickest but with some improvement she can be there at the business end. The last run of (10) CHEONJI YEOGEOL was back in February where she finished fourth behind Luisa. She trialed up in good fashion in May and a forward performance would not surprise. (6) YULONG STAR looks next best after finishing fifth behind Speed Go back in January. She enters unchartered territory being engaged over the 1300m for the first time, but she trialed up fairly so include her in your wider selections.
| Selections | (4) Dangdae Royal (8) Happy Month (10) Cheonji Yeogeol (6) Yulong Star |
| Next Best | 3, 9 |
| Fast Start | 3, 4, 10 |
Race 6: Class 6 (1400M) Allowance / KRW 40 Million
n four starts so far, (6) ILBO DEUNGCHEON has finished no worse than 5th with his best being a runner-up finish over 1200M in a good time in February. He ran 4th on his first try at this distance on June 21st and with Moon Se Young climbing aboard today there is plenty to like about the spot he finds himself in here. He can settle just behind the early speed and has solid claims. (7) TRUE warrants firm consideration having returned from the break to put in a career-best effort of 4th. It came at this distance and he had three others who go here well back behind him. He came from off the pace that day and the addition of Lee Hyeon-jong in the saddle is certainly no negative either. Among those who have raced at this distance in the past, (1) HONEY BUTTER BOBBY has the fastest time to her name. She did that in February when 3rd on a wet track and races today for… Read more of this post
Freshman Sire The Gurkha Off the Mark at Limerick
Finest is the first winner for The Gurkha | Racing Post
Coolmore’s G1 Poule d’Essai des Poulains and G1 Sussex S. hero The Gurkha (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who operated at an initial fee of €25,000, became the latest European freshman sire off the mark when Aidan O’Brien trainee Finest (Ire) graduated in Friday’s Well Done To All Frontline Staff From Limerick Racecourse Fillies Maiden at Limerick.
1st-Limerick, €11,000, Mdn, 7-17, 2yo, f, 6f 150yT, 1:25.45, gd.
FINEST (IRE) (f, 2, The Gurkha {Ire}–Pearl Grey {GB} {SW & GSP-Eng}, by Gone West) was caught out by the intricacies of Bellewstown when fifth going one mile there last month and tanked to the front after the initial strides of this fourth start. Comfortable in front for the most part, the 15-2 chance was punched along passing the quarter-mile marker and came under a drive inside the final 100 yards to bravely hold the late charge of Amber Kite (Ire) (New Bay {GB}) by a nose, becoming the first winner for her freshman sire (by Galileo {Ire}). “She did that well from an outside draw and I got it a little bit easy in front,” admitted winning rider Wayne Lordan. “She tried and battled well and the line came in time.” Full-sister to a yearling colt, Finest is the sixth scorer produced by Listed Empress S. victress and G2 Cherry Hinton S. runner-up Pearl Grey (GB) (Gone West). Her dam is a herself kin to G3 Prix de Ris-Orangis victor Time Prisoner (Elusive Quality) and to the dam of G3 Superior Mile winner Balty Boys (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}). Sales history: €250,000 Ylg ’19 ARAUG. Lifetime Record: 4-1-0-1, $10,595.
O-Derrick Smith, Susan Magnier & Michael Tabor; B-Lynch Bages Ltd (IRE); T-Aidan O’Brien. (fonte : TDN)
