Tale of the Cat Stakes
MTH Race #6 1 1/16m Turf Stake
Purse $100.000 (plus up to $15.00 for NJ-breds) For Three Year Olds.
1 Sanctimonious TwinTowersRacing Camacho Sa 123 —
Improved after a little win at TUP at the start of the year, he ran pretty well in the Cutler Bay before weakening from on the speed suggesting he could be a chance here. In truth he will need to step up and so far, he hasn’t seen out the trip too well so he isn’t a top choice, but a good effort wouldn’t surprise.
2 Dime Fall Asgar Bravo J 123 —
Finally won his maiden at the eighth attempt but was very impressive over this trip and may have turned a corner. His best races have come from on speed so this draw is perfect for him, and he could well keep a good season going for the trainer.
3 Kindred Bucks Nakamura Stables Jara F 123 —
Considered good enough to have a crack at the TC qualification he didn’t fare too bad in the Gotham and FL Derby but was outside the top four both times. A fair run since in a decent overnight at CD he looks to gain some compensation for his trainer’s confidence.
4 Tap Mb Stables Vargas J A Jr 123 —
A good winner last time when back on turf clocking a sub-1.33-mile time at LS. Bought for $150.000, you would expect more than the three efforts at lower tracks but now the trainer has finally accepted he is a turfer we may see him rise in the ranks. Working well and clearly held in high regard by the best in the game, he will be a popular choice.
5 Prestigious Freak Saratoga Stud Castillo I 123 —
Another that went the TC route after looking more of a turf type, he did actually run very well in the Lewis to be third but didn’t see it out in the San Felipe and SA Derby after that. A strong effort from a wide gate in this grade last time, he will be a strong hope for the win.
6 Pollards Best Simmer Down Stable Juarez N 125 —
Had been running well at lower grade without winning, but that all changed last time when the wet weather came, and he took the Murphy over a mile. There’s ability here, but I feel a wet track is his best hope especially as he is lumped with a penalty for that win.
7 Neagh D J C Racing Stables Lopez P 123 —
Ran third behind Pollards Best in the Murphy and considering he had done OK in the wet before there seemed no real excuse. A real consistent sort he will probably end up going back from this draw so he will need the race engine to help him out should he get a chance at the win.
SUMMARY
The weather could play its part here but if it stays dry, then I quite like Kindred Bucks for this. Tap and Dime Fall may fight out the minors, but there are plenty of chances in this race and as usual anything could win.
Categories: STAKES ARTICLES, Ungraded
