Scottsdale 8th January 2016
We move to the States north east this Friday to the town of Scottsdale for their annual once a year meeting which features the Scottsdale Cup. It is a tight track of about 740 metres with all races from behind the tapes. There is usually a bumper crowd that can be packed to the rafters. So if you’re in the area will pay to get along for a good afternoon’s racing.
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RACE 1 : 5:11pm BP REGIONAL PACE 1955M
This is a 3CO or better stand to kick of the big day’s racing. GOGGO GEE GEE (8) got a well deserved win last week at St Marys in where he done plenty of work in the run. He goes back to the 10m here but with a safe beginning will take plenty of holding out. KEN TWO STARS (6) is a handy type who will find this much easier than recent runs so with a safe beginning will be a danger. CANHOLDAGRUDGE (4) did win a similar race to this three runs back in where he speared to the lead to win. He will be hoping to do similar here so if lobs on top will give some cheek. SHADOW ANNE (5) is another winner from the St Marys meeting so will have to be included for the exotics. TWENTYTHREERED (1) has run some handy races in the past so if can ping away from the pole can give a sight. TOUCHWOOD LEVISTA (3) is next best.
TOP PICK : GOGGO GEE GEE (8) will be the hardest to beat.
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RACE 2 : 5:41pm KENDALLS HOTEL PACE 1955M
This is a very tough race where manners will play a huge role in the result. FREELANDER (5) has been racing well so if he ping away from the top of the track and lob on the speed will give a huge sight. BALDOCK (10) was a good winner of a restricted race last start. He draws out the back here but if he steps safely he will be in the finish. GAGGLE COORDINATOR (7) is improving all the time so look for him to play a major role in the finish. GEORGIASGRIN (2) hasn’t had the best of luck of late. She draws well so if can lob on top will take beating. MAGIC DEAL (1) improved last time so if pinged away safely can run a race at odds. MASTER CHARLIE (3) , TIMELY SOVEREIGN (4) , JUDYS JET (6) and BE GOOD FRANKLIN (8) are all capable of winning this with the right trips.
TOP PICK : GEORGIASGRIN (2) will give a great sight.
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RACE 3 : 6:19pm SCOTTSDALE IGA EXPRESS/JOHN JETSON MEMORIAL PACE 1955M
This is a C1 or better stand. JOHNNYART (9) has been low flying of late. He comes off the 20m backmark but he does begin quickly so is sure to be put into the race so will take plenty of beating. BARAGOOLA (4) hasn’t had the best of luck of late so if he begins as well as he can and speared to the lead will give a great sight. PRETTYBOYTROY (5) is well suited as does begin well so if settles handy will be in the finish. JANE GRANT (1) is the emergency but if she gains a run she will come right into calculations. CHRISTIAN JAZ (6) was well driven when running second last time. He will be hoping for a safe beginning to be a chance. ROCKBANK DANCER (2) if he was able to lob on top from the good draw will take plenty of catching. FLYLIKA HAWK (3) , COMEON HOWZAT (7) and WESTERN DESTROYER (8) are not without winning claims with the right trips.
TOP PICK : JOHNNYART (9) is the hardest to beat.
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RACE 4 : 6:47pm ROTARY CLUB SCOTTSDALE PACE 1955M
This is a CO or better stand. WEALTHY WARRIOR (5) is well suited here as long as he steps safely. He won well two runs back so with a good trip will be the hardest to beat. MONARCO PLAYBOY (9) was a good winner at St Marys so if he brings that form will be the danger as does step safely. BAROOZA (1) is the lone runner off the front line so if he lobbed on top can give a sight. NEXT SOUND (4) can ping the tapes so has a chance of finding the top and if does will run a race. BUMBLE DON (6) and MAJORAMA (7) have both been racing well of late so have to be included with the right trip. TOUCHWOOD TOPSTA (2) has been placed here and draws well so is a hope at odds. BILLY KHAN (8) has a knack of getting up at big odds so wouldn’t shock here.
TOP PICK : WEALTHY WARRIOR (5) looks a good hope.
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RACE 5 : 7:14pm LORDS HOTEL PACE 1955M
This is another C1 or better stand. JANE GRANT (2) is very well placed here, she has been racing well in tougher company than this so with a safe beginning will take plenty of beating. BUCKINGHAM BOY (1) will find this much easier than recent runs so if gets away with them will take plenty of holding out. HIGHFLYIN FRED (3) can ping the tapes so if he was able to spear to the lead he will give a sight at odds. SUTTER MAN (7) will be better for his first run in the state so will pay to keep safe. OUR LAST CHANCE (6) comes into this race as a chance as does begin safely so if settled handy can win at odds. ELLIE LATTE (4) and FUJI FRED (5) can sneak into a place at odds.
TOP PICK : JANE GRANT (2) is the hardest to beat.
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RACE 6 : 7:44pm BRIDPORT HOTEL NORTH EASTERN PACING CUP 2692M
This is a very tough race with plenty of chances. ANOTHER JASPER (2) was very unlucky in the St Marys Cup last week in where he began well but then put in a rough one and last plenty of ground to then be right behind the placings at the finish. He will be hoping to ping away and if does will take plenty of beating. MAJOR CALLUM (5) never had much luck in the same race when only got out late. He will have to begin safe enough to settle handy and can win. POKER STORM (6) was a very impressive winner last week. He does begin safely so will settle handy so is a leading chance. KARALTA DAZZLER (3) does fly the tapes so look’s a good hope of finding the top so will take plenty of catching. CYRILFROMTHEPOCKET (1) is another very good beginner but so is sure to be on the speed so is a must for the exotics. BLACK CENTURIAN (11) is the backmarker off the 30m but despite this being easier than recent runs place looks best. FARAWAY MAN (8) and LE PREMIERE (9) are both capable of a mini upset with the right trips.
TOP PICK : ANOTHER JASPER (2) looks a good gamble.
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RACE 7 : 8:14pm F & W STEWART JEWELLERS/ROSES NEWSPOWER SCOTTSDALE PACE 1955M
This is last of the night. GUESSTAMATE (1) has run some handy races that would give her a good hope here as long as she steps safely. If she steps she will give them plenty to chase. MEI GEI (3) got an overdue win last start. She can back to back here as this is no harder than her last win so is a leading hope. LAUGHYAHEADOFF (5) is proven from the tapes so if she gets through early she will be a player. RUBY DAWN (4) has been racing well and will find this much easier than last couple of runs so is a must include. LEGENDA (6) will find this easier but has the 30m to overcome so place look’s best as it does for TOUCHWOOD INDISTA (2).
TOP PICK : GUESSTAMATE (1) with a safe beginning is the one to beat.
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