Spa Play--Friday
John Greenhaw
Senior Member
In the feature 9th-- 2yo going 5 1/2 on the turf
#3 ONE MEAN MAN, 6-1
Owned by sneaky trainer Bernie Flint. Made his debut at Ellis going same distance on turf and sat just off a moderate pace and took over late to win going away. The final fraction was eye-popping! For some reason having to do with stall space and licensing, Bernie transferred this one over to Ronnie Moquett whose name he races under today. Reports from CD say his works since debut have been spaced about two weeks apart and that he is kicking down the stall to get going again. Last work was under a stranglehold and now he appears at the Spa in a minor stakes race worth $100k. Connex aren't dicking around as they go with Javier Castellano to ride. Wesley Ward has a couple going in here who will take money but I think 4-1/9/2 is possible? The Spa turf courses have been playing fair for closers the past few days and Moquett expects One Mean Man to sit just off the lead and kick it in turning for home. All involved expect to win!!!
Race 3 has some running who were well thought of at Oaklawn a few months ago. Pangburn gets back to a realistic level after failing vs graded company, but owner Anthony moves her from McPeek to Dutrow, and the blinkers come off and she runs vs older for the first time. 8/5 ml and looks like a play against to me. I'm waiting on more info on this one and will check back with any useful info.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
#3 ONE MEAN MAN, 6-1
Owned by sneaky trainer Bernie Flint. Made his debut at Ellis going same distance on turf and sat just off a moderate pace and took over late to win going away. The final fraction was eye-popping! For some reason having to do with stall space and licensing, Bernie transferred this one over to Ronnie Moquett whose name he races under today. Reports from CD say his works since debut have been spaced about two weeks apart and that he is kicking down the stall to get going again. Last work was under a stranglehold and now he appears at the Spa in a minor stakes race worth $100k. Connex aren't dicking around as they go with Javier Castellano to ride. Wesley Ward has a couple going in here who will take money but I think 4-1/9/2 is possible? The Spa turf courses have been playing fair for closers the past few days and Moquett expects One Mean Man to sit just off the lead and kick it in turning for home. All involved expect to win!!!
Race 3 has some running who were well thought of at Oaklawn a few months ago. Pangburn gets back to a realistic level after failing vs graded company, but owner Anthony moves her from McPeek to Dutrow, and the blinkers come off and she runs vs older for the first time. 8/5 ml and looks like a play against to me. I'm waiting on more info on this one and will check back with any useful info.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
Comments
Pangburn wins the 3rd
In the 9th--One Mean Man loads just fine--then flips in the gate--launching Javier and getting stuck facing backwards! Late sct to say the least.
Then when you think you are do a little luck in the 10th with #5 Marking, another late gate sct!
I'm fuckin due tomorrow!
SPA SATURDAY
Race 5 - #6 - ROYAL SAINT - ASSMAN has this one primed.