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Bona Venture Stables streak of “in the money finishes” ended Wednesday with a dismal run by Prince Dubai following a win by Royal Bonnie, place by Indy Scent and Bona Thunder and show finish by Bullet Baby and Indy Scent.
We are looking to restart our streak on Saturday at Belmont Park.
First, a quick review of Prince Dubai’s run. Seemingly unprepared for the break, Prince Dubai pushed back as the gate opened, walked out of the starting gate and spotted the field at least a 6 length start. He moved up easily to connect with the field on the backstretch, pulled back on the far turn and flattened out down the stretch to finish 8th of 9. We are done with turf runs for him and we’ll drop to lower dirt races in the hopes of picking up a win or two this fall.
It’s The Big Cat returns to racing Saturday, Sept. 24th in Belmont Park’s 5th race, a $20,000 claiming run at 6 furlongs on the inner turf. Young apprentice rider Jeffrey Sanchez will be aboard. The early odds maker doesn’t give him much of a chance at 30-1 but he has been training extremely well for his return. We expect him to make a good showing. Post time is 3:08 p.m.
Later in the day’s 10th race, also a $20,000 6 furlong sprint on the turf, Bullet Baby is set to improve off her third place finish at Saratoga. Veteran rider Jorge Chavez returns to the saddle for this run. Our main concern here is if the weather turns foul and the race comes off the turf we will be scratch. Post time is 5:50 p.m.
Royal Bonnie continues to move forward in preparation for her stakes debut in the $100,000 Grade 3 Miss Grillo Breeders Cup Stakes on Oct. 2nd at Belmont. The run is a 1 1/16 mile contest on the turf. Restricted to 2 year-olds, her impressive first race win sets her up well for this stakes run.
Coming up, Brown Indian is tuning up for a starter allowance at 7 furlongs on the turf, Oct. 7 at Belmont Park. We’ve been waiting for this condition, surface and distance for his next race. It all matches up to an ideal situation for him.
Also on Oct. 7 we expect our newest 2 year-old, New York bred, Bonatini to make her maiden debut in a NY restricted maiden claiming ($35,000 price) 6 furlong dirt sprint. She recently breezed an easy 4 furlongs and has been improving each day. She will be a real contender in the NY bred ranks first time out.
All NYRA races can be view live at a number of internet websites such as www.hrtv.com; www.twinspires.com; www.nyrarewards.com and www.tvg.com.
Category : Stable News
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