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Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes

Postby TJ » Mon Dec 14, 2015 3:09 pm

I posted this non graded stake because we talked about Ride on Curlin, who makes his 2nd comeback race Saturday at Fair Grounds. Also of interest is Eagle who seems to be an improving 3YO for Neil Howard. PP's below. TJ

The Tenacious Stakes $60,000 purse. 1 mile and 70 yards.

1 Nates Mineshaft (KY) 8/R L R Albarado 118 A P Smith 6/1
2 Eagle (KY) 3/C L B J Hernandez, Jr.121 N J Howard 4/1
3 Ride On Curlin (KY) 4/C L F C Torres 118 W G Gowan 7/2
4 Supermason (TX) 3/G L J Theriot 115 W B Calhoun 5/1
5 Freestyler (KY) 5/G L M Mena 118 J Sharp 3/1
6 Treasury Bill (KY) 5/H L F Geroux 118 L J Roussel, III 5/1
7 Witt Six (TX) 3/G L P A Valenzuela 115 J Gourneau 12/1

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Re: Tenacious Stakes

Postby Cree » Mon Dec 14, 2015 5:35 pm

I like Eagle in this. He has come back strong after his break, seems to be maturing into a nice horse.

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Re: Tenacious Stakes

Postby TJ » Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:46 pm

Cree wrote:I like Eagle in this. He has come back strong after his break, seems to be maturing into a nice horse.

Hi Cree,
I remember you added Eagle as a possible top handicap division contender. That was another reason I thought I would put up the race....it will be interesting to see how he does. TJ
Ride On Curlin...this race is do or die for him, worked very strong for this one twice after his last race and should be ready?
Eagle...ready for best, two solid 5/8ths should have him at the top of his game.
Freestyler...ships in from Florida to run back off just 9 days rest?

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Re: Tenacious Stakes

Postby TJ » Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:12 pm

Here's the finish.....
Eagle...looked good winning by a couple in hand...
Freestyler...a clear 2nd over,
Ride on Curlin...ran in spots, doesn't seem like the same horse....maybe 3rd back off a layoff?
Treasury Bill...was 4th

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Re: Tenacious Stakes

Postby Cree » Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:33 am

I like this colt. He was very professional, and won well within himself. I like him moving forward.

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Re: Tenacious Stakes

Postby TJ » Sun Dec 20, 2015 6:27 pm

Cree wrote:I like this colt. He was very professional, and won well within himself. I like him moving forward.

Hi Cree,
I agree he handled that field under a hand ride and the time was extremely fast. Can't wait to see him try graded company. Looking forward there doesn't seem to be a spot for him in the graded ranks that will fit his schedule next out at Fair Grounds, so I think Howard will try another non graded stake on January 16th (The Louisiana Stake). That will be a perfect prep for a GR III attempt for Eagle on February 20th (The Mineshaft Handicap). Neil Howard won the Mineshaft before with Grasshopper for the same owner and Neil also trained Mineshaft for the same owner. I suspect their major objective is the Gr II New Orleans Handicap on March 26th, a race that was also won by Mineshaft. OK, if I have this all wrong...don't worry, I'll post his next race wherever he ends up:>) TJ

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Re: Tenacious Stakes

Postby TJ » Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:53 am

Looks like Eagle will run back in that non-graded stake at FG Saturday (Jan. 16th). It was the only option for him, time wise to run at the Fair Grounds and it should be a perfect prep for the Mineshaft (Feb 20th) then on to the New Orleans Handicap (March 26th). Here's the race and PP's. TJ

7th Race. (C7)Post 3:25PM STAKES
The 70th Running of the LOUISIANA STAKES (Listed)
Purse $75,000 Guaranteed 1 1/16 Miles
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD.
1 BASHAAR (B) E23 Myers, K Clark, K 118
2 MAJESTIC HARBOR (B) E14 McGee, P Lanerie, C 118
3 RIDE ON CURLIN (B) E10 Gowan, W Valenzuela, P 118
4 COUP DE GRACE (B) 0 J L Jones Geroux, F 118
5 EAGLE (B) E1 Howard, N Hernandez, Jr., B 124
6 FREESTYLER (B) E23 Sharp, J Albarado, R 118
7 INTERNATIONAL STAR (B) Maker, M Mena, M 118
Blinkers Off: Coup de Grace

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Re: Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes

Postby TJ » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:11 pm

Eagle...must overcome his 124 lb impost.
International Star...unbeaten at the Fair Grounds and reunites with Mena.
Majestic Harbor...Corey Lanerie back on board.
Ride On Curlin...3rd off the layoff.

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Re: Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes

Postby Cree » Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:38 am

Eagle
Majestic Harbor
Freestyler

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Re: Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes

Postby TJ » Sat Jan 16, 2016 2:36 pm

Here's the Finish:
International Star...he loves this track now 4 for 4 at FG.
Eagle...ducked in turning for home, but was done before that....maybe the weight?
Ride on Curlin...a decent 3rd got jostled around a bit....stewards inquiry no change.
Majestic Harbor...moved to 4th after inquiry...Coup de Grace dq'd from 4th.

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Re: Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes, Mnsft Hndc,

Postby TJ » Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:03 am

Eagle continues his bid toward his main objective, the GR II New Orleans Handicap on March 26th. His final prep with pp's below, is the GR III Mineshaft Handicap (Feb. 20th), a small but competitive field has been drawn for the race and the weight assignments could play a major role in the outcome. TJ
5th Race. (C7)Post 2:25PM
The 31st Running of the MINESHAFT HANDICAP (Grade III)
Purse $125,000 Guaranteed 1 1/16 Miles
A HANDICAP FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD.
1 MAJESTIC HARBOR (B) E14 McGee, P Lanerie, C 117
2 POINT PIPER (B) Hollendorfer, J Leparoux, J 118
3 INTERNATIONAL STAR (B) E39 Maker, M Mena, M 121
4 EAGLE (B) E1 Howard, N Hernandez, Jr., B 120
5 JESSICA'S STAR (B) 0 Stidham, M Geroux, F 112

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Re: Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes

Postby TJ » Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:13 pm

Eagle...weight shift in his favor could make the difference.
International Star...undefeated over this oval.
Point Piper...been meeting much better lately?

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Re: Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes

Postby geowarrior » Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:13 pm

International Star
Eagle
Majestic Harbor

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Re: Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes

Postby Cree » Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:20 pm

Eagle
International Star
Jessica's Star

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Re: Tenacious Stakes, LA Stakes

Postby TJ » Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:35 am

Here's the finish:
Majestic Harbor...game front running win by this 8 year old!
Eagle...wide into the 1st turn, didn't switch leads till the eight pole and missed by a head.
Point Piper...attended the pace and tired.
International Star...odds on never fired??

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