South America #001

[fmc123412]

Originally Posted by The Bid

Whats the word on Town Partner

Town Partner - 2yo colt son of Town Capper (USA) and Blanchette, by Bid Us (USA). He ran 5 times at Argentina. He won 3 times, got one 2nd place and a 6th place in his last start. He won his 1st start, on the first round of Copa Precoces. Then he lost Copa Precoces Final. Then, he won first round and final of Copa Bullrich (just for animals sold by Bullrich Company). After that he completely failed at GP Santiago Luro.

I think his victory at Copa Bullrich cannot be taken as a measure of argentinian average field of stakes races, since there is a limitation of entries (animals sold by Bullrich). And when he faced strong competition, he won one, and then got 2nd and 6th.

Is he scheduled to run in the US? I think you should evaluate the field, but i dont see him as the next invasor!

[The Bid]

No, hes over priced, hell remain in South America

How about Lamico Steve

[fmc123412]

Originally Posted by The Bid

No, hes over priced, hell remain in South America

How about Lamico Steve

This horse I know better, since he is from Brazil too...

This horse has an interesting history...He run 8 times and never won...only got 2 second places....(from 7 to 10 furlong....dirt and turf)...but their conections realized the horse improved when going longer distances....then they entered him to run a 12 furlong race (on the turf), distance which he had never run before....he is unbeaten since then (5 in a row)...every time with stronger fields...on his last start he won a listed race....tomorrow he is going to his 6th in a row at GP Oswaldo Aranha (gr.III), prep for one of brazilian biggest races GP São Paulo (GI), against wonderful Top Hat (10f record holder). His form is superb by now...

If you want to watch him live for free tomorrow access www.hcj.com.br , register yourself at "corridas ao vivo" (live race).

How do you know those horses?

See you!

[pmacdaddy]

Thanks for all the info. I am always intrigued by SA invaders, would be great to have some additional insight.

I will throw one out there, if you don't mind. Stanley Hough is training a horse named Solarana (ARG). Are you familiar with her?

I heard from a friend that connections are very excited about her. She made first NA start opening day at KEE and ran what I thought was a very game 3rd, encountering some traffic in stretch. Looked that they had a ton of horse. I believe she was previously undefeated.

Thanks,

Pat

[The Bid]

I have an account at HJC.

I like Lamico Steve

Im looking forward to seeing how he runs in the next start. He will be sold out of the start if its a good showing and he passes vet.

[fmc123412]

Originally Posted by The Bid

I have an account at HJC.

I like Lamico Steve

Im looking forward to seeing how he runs in the next start. He will be sold out of the start if its a good showing and he passes vet.

He will run today...7th race...certainly his most important race to date....he will face some excelente animals, like: Total Gold (4 wins in a row, including G2), Happy Boy (4 wins in 5 starts including G2, but going to the turf for the first time), Top Hat (unbeatable at 10 furlong (1'56"294), but failed when going to 12f), Naperon and Cold Caiçado (G1 winner). If he wins that he will be respected!

[The Bid]

He ran great, as did Zardana.

[fmc123412]

Originally Posted by pmacdaddy

Thanks for all the info. I am always intrigued by SA invaders, would be great to have some additional insight.

I will throw one out there, if you don't mind. Stanley Hough is training a horse named Solarana (ARG). Are you familiar with her?

I heard from a friend that connections are very excited about her. She made first NA start opening day at KEE and ran what I thought was a very game 3rd, encountering some traffic in stretch. Looked that they had a ton of horse. I believe she was previously undefeated.

Thanks,

Pat

You`re right...she was undefeated before that....at least she had never lost at argentina....3 starts and 3 wins....last time out at Clasico Venezuela (G2), 1000m turf, with the excelent time of 54"77s.

I dont know much more about her....but look like a wonderful filly.

See you!
Felipe