Dear Readers,
Oops…I skipped
right over the Juvenile Fillies Turf. So here are my opinions.
The Breeders’ Cup
Juvenile Fillies Turf
1
Nesso –
This
filly has been showing real talent in only three starts.
2
Al
Thakhira – This filly will love the Santa Anita course.
Look for her to run down the speed. She was a bit green in Yarmouth, switching
leads a lot, but they run the distance on a straight course. Since that race she has another win to her
credit. Big future for this filly.
3
Colonel
Joan – Runs hard from off the pace, needs to find a way to save
some ground on the turn. She seems to get hung out to dry a lot.
4
Kitten
Kaboodle – Who wouldn’t look good winning off by so far in
a Gr 3 race. The turf looked heavy and she looked like she was laboring over
it. Big filly, she should only improve with age.
5
Granny
Mc’s Kitten – Nice filly, likes to stalk the pace, finds a way
to stay out of trouble, and maybe if the planets align she might get up in
time.
6
Vorda –
Looked
good in Europe and I can see why she is so well respected.
7
Street
Sailing – Awesome win in her first start in the U.S. I think I would’ve
liked to see another. And so I shall.
8
Chriselliam
– That
win in the Shadwell Fillies Mile in Newmarket was so impressive. I like this
filly.
9
Dancing
House – Another lightly raced filly, and as one would expect of
two-year-olds. But even though she is running well in good races, I think she
needs more improvement before she can win a race like this.
10
Clenor – Three wins,
hard to complain.
11
Ready
To Act – What a scary incident in her near win in the Natalma Stakes.
Obviously ducking from the whip once she made a clear lead, this filly came
close to going over the rail. I think this filly could be real hard to beat if
she doesn’t decide to ride the rail again.
12
Testa
Rossi – Hard to not like this filly. She’s going to have some tough
company coming from off the lead. Not to mention this is a big field for that
sort of running style.
13
Sky
Painter – That second place finish to Testa Rossi could have easily
been reversed, what a stretch run by both fillies.
14
My
Conquestadory – No telling how good this filly is. I can’t bet
against her. She’s not going to care what post she drew. She’ll push right
through when she’s ready to make her bid.
And who
do I pick? The real fun of handicapping two-year-old races is, despite prior
racing, you really don’t know how much more there is to discover with each
horse. They are still learning and there can always be a surprise. This is
probably the hardest race to pick a top three. This could be a good time to sit
back and enjoy the pageantry.
1
My
Conquestadory
2
Ready
To Act
3
Al
Thakhira
4
Chriselliam
– ah
shucks, I just can’t pick three.
Here’s
to safe racing for all tomorrow.
Take
care,
Shelley
Riley
www.shelleyriley.com
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