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Courage Stakes |
Thoroughbred Dreams proudly presents the first annual Courage Stakes. This prestigious Grade one event takes place at Callisto Downs once a sim year and brings about the final leg of the triple crown. Let's take a look at this year's information on the race, forecasts, and of course the field.
race has run.
Name: Courage Stakes (Gr. I)
Restrictions: Horse must be 3 years old and been in at least two races
lifetime. Must have also have placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th.
Nominations will be sorted through by which horses are the most qualified and
have the most points. Top 5 finishers in seven oaks receive auto entry if
nominated
Distance: 1 1/2 Miles
(note: middle and or long horses will be qualified to run this distance.
calculating results slightly differently )
Surface: Dirt
Purse: 1,000,000 SM (50% to winner, 25% to 2nd, 15% to third, 7% to
fourth, 3% to fifth)
Track: Callisto Downs
Scheduled to Run: Saturday at around 4:00 pm est (may be slightly before
or after. sorry i can't give exacts ;/)
Forecast for this Weekend: 85-90ºF., chance of rain 25%
Weather: Dreary but weather is holding.
Hot and Humid.
Dirt Status: Fast
Let's meet this year's field:
(note, don't take workout times or comments to heart. they are just for
entertainment value ;). also note, was trying to make comments sort of
interesting to make you think, so do not worry if they aren't as positive as you
would have liked. they don't matter, what happens race time matters)
-also, all workouts were rounded to closest.. didn't feel like putting the
"change" ;)
Post Position One:
Pete's Comet - 3yo Grey Colt - Owned by Q.T. Stables
3:0-1-0-2 Record, Most likely will mid pack
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 22 seconds
"Starting from the inside post is a horse to keep an eye on today.
His workouts haven't been too great but he seems to be improving racing wise. He
too 12th in the Derby and came back in the Seven Oaks Stakes to pull off a 4th.
Can he continue to improve?"
Post Position Two:
Ringside Dream
- 3yo Bay Colt - Owned by Panache Racing Stables
4:1-1-0-2 Record, Most likely will stalk the pace
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 16 seconds
"This colt is a solid contender for this race. He's placed 5th in
both the Liberty Derby and the Seven Oaks Stakes and has proven to be a
consistent horse. He's got plenty of room to improve and he's looking rather
good, definitely one to watch."
Post Position Three:
Empire Maker
- 3yo Chestnut Colt - Owned by Foxwood Farms
4:1-0-2-1 Record, Most likely will mid pack
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 18 seconds
"He placed 3rd in the Liberty Derby and had some tough luck in the
Seven Oaks Stakes where he placed 7th. He's been working very well since that
race and seems determined to put in a better race here."
Post Position Four:
Cancun's Golden Rhythm
- 3yo Bay Colt - Owned by Zephyr Wind Acres
3:0-1-1-1 Record, Most likely will try for the lead
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 13 seconds
"This is very impressive looking colt. He placed 2nd in the Seven
Oaks Stakes and he's returned here today looking to improve from that race. He's
definitely got the most raw talent at this distance and has been working
awesomely lately. The only problem he's going to face is a lot of competition
fighting for the lead. Even if he is a monster at this distance, if he's pushed
way too hard he may have some difficulties holding off the few come from
behinders."
Post Position Five:
Black Knight
- 3yo Black Colt - Owned by Leavenworth Ranch
4:1-1-0-2 Record, Most likely will try for the lead
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 15 seconds
"He's not been doing too well past two times out but I honestly
think we've not seen the best of this talented colt. He placed 8th in the Derby
and 13th in the Seven Oaks Stakes and i'm sure he's looking to show what he's
made of in this race. With the speed expected, he may not be able to keep up the
pace, but time will tell."
Post Position Six:
Gone Racin
- 3yo Brown Colt - Owned by Queen Elizabeth Raceway
5:2-0-1-2 Record, Most likely will mid pack
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 27 seconds
"He ran on the 7th of this month in a Grade I race in which he
placed 3rd. I'm not quite sure if he's ready to run after that, but if he does
bounce back in time he could be a threat in this race"
Post Position Seven:
Foxwood Prince
- 3yo Brown Colt - Owned by Foxwood Farms
4:0-3-0-1 Record, Most likely will mid pack
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 19 seconds
"He placed 2nd in the Derby and, like his stablemate, had tough
luck in the Seven Oaks where he placed 9th. He's worked very well and seems fit
and ready to go for this race. Long as he has no traffic problems and finds good
position, he may be able to do as well as he did in the Derby"
Post Position Eight:
Mr. Turbo
- 3yo Brown Colt - Owned by Zephyr Wind Acres
3:1-0-0-2 Record, Most likely will stalk the pace
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 17 seconds
"He ran very well in the Derby but placed a disappointing 11th in
the Seven Oaks. He returns here today to try to make up for that race it seems.
He's been working well and looks raring to go."
Post Position Nine:
Sunny Day
- 3yo Liver Chestnut Colt - Owned by Three Winds Farm
4:0-0-2-2 Record, Most likely will mid pack
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 22 seconds
"This colt is one of the outsiders here today. He placed 15th in
the Seven Oaks and has only been working decently lately. He's a promising colt,
but i'm not sure if he'll be able to upset this tough field. Time shall tell."
Post Position Ten:
Flyway
- 3yo Black Colt - Owned by Three Winds Farm
3:0-0-2-1 Record, Most likely will come from behind
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 20 seconds
"He ran in a Grade II 1 1/2 Mile Dirt race a few weeks ago in
which he placed a nice 3rd. This will be his first triple crown race attempt,
and he's got a pretty good chance. He likes this distance and is one of the two
come from behinders in this very speedy field."
Post Position Eleven:
Shadowbrook Symphony
- 3yo Bay Colt - Owned by Sweet Shadowbrook Symphony
4:2-0-0-2 Record, Most likely will stalk the pace
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 19 seconds
"He placed 15th in the derby then came back in the Seven Oaks to
put in a 6th place finish. He's much room to improve and if he is in the right
mind frame for this race, watch out."
Post Position Twelve:
Loquat Dance
- 3yo Dapple Grey Colt - Owned by Legacy Forever Stables
4:3-0-0-1 Record, Most likely will try for the lead
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 15 seconds
"This horse is a very nice looking horse. He ran horribly in the
Derby and placed 13th, came back to win the Seven Oaks Stakes. He's looking to
run as well as he has in the past, and he may be able to do it. But with the
speed, he may be at a slight disadvantage like many others in this field."
Post Position Thirteen:
Tears Are With Love
- 3yo Bay Colt - Owned by Queen Elizabeth Raceway
4:0-0-2-2 Record, Most likely will come from behind
Latest Workout: 6 Furlongs in 1 minute, 23 seconds
"He placed a decent 7th place in the Derby and he skipped the Oaks
to run in an Allowance on 1 1/4 miles dirt which he placed 3rd. He's back for
this race and looks ready to go."
Results:
key:
Distance = distance from winning horse
Rating = performance rating. basically how well the horse ran in a mathematical
form.
Description = quick description of how the race went for the horse
| Placing | Horse's Name | Owner | Earned | Distance | Rating | Description |
| 1st | Foxwood Prince | Foxwood Farms | 550,000 SM, 40 Pts, 100 ex | -- | 166.56 | Had a perfect trip and a
perfect ride. He stayed just behind and bided his time until the top of
the stretch where he just exploded. Drove past the leaders who had been
pushed to insane paces to take it. |
| 2nd | Cancun's Golden Rhythm | Zephyr Wind Acres | 250,000 SM, 25 pts, 75 ex | 3 1/2 lengths | 155.05 | Was up on the lead
most of the race and was pushed into insane early fractions. He hung on
for a bit was over taken in stretch. |
| 3rd | Empire Maker | Foxwood Farms | 130,000 SM, 15 pts, 50 ex | 4 3/4 lengths | 142.43 | Ran a nice race but got
caught in traffic and was forced to go around late. Still ran a heck of a
race. |
| 4th | Ringside Dream | Panache Racing Stables | 50,000 SM, 10 pts, 25 ex | 5 1/4 lengths | 122.21 | Again ended up chasing
a fast pace but he ran a much smarter race this time out. He still faded
slightly in the stretch, but still a very good effort. I don't think we've
seen his best. |
| 5th | Tears Are With Love | Queen Elizabeth Raceway | 20,000 SM, 5 pts, 25 ex | 5 3/4 lengths | 114.84 | Came on very late in the
race from pretty much dead last to score a 5th place finish. Very game
effort. |
| 6th | Sunny Day | Three Winds Farm | 20 ex | 6 lengths | 113.02 | Ran a very well but
had some traffic troubles in the stretch. When he finally had room it was
too late to make any type of move. |
| 7th | Pete's Comet | Q.T. Stables | 20 ex | 6 1/2 lengths | 109.82 | Never really fired,
didn't have much excuse other than it wasn't his day. |
| 8th | Mr. Turbo | Zephyr Wind Acres | 20 ex | 7 1/4 lengths | 97.29 | Followed front runners
too closely and burnt himself out chasing an insane pace. |
| 9th | Loquat Dance | Legacy Forever Stables | 20 ex | 7 1/4 lengths | 97.08 | Tired in the stretch
after staying on the lead for awhile. |
| 10th | Black Knight | Leavenworth Ranch | 20 ex | 7 1/2 lengths | 96.70 | Was on lead most of
race and didn't have anything left for the stretch after being pushed to
the limits. |
| 11th | Flyway | Three Winds Farm | 10 ex | 8 lengths | 95.20 | Was trailing the field
like he likes, but never really fired. |
| 12th | Gone Racin | Queen Elizabeth Raceway | 10 ex | 10 lengths | 84.06 | Never fired, never was
in contention. Bad day for him. |
| 13th | Shadowbrook Symphony | Sweet Shadowbrook Stables | 10 ex | 10 1/2 lengths | 80.86 | Stumbled badly coming out and never regained himself. |
Congratulations to all the runners in all three races this year. Not even close to a triple crown winner this year, but oh well ;).
