Centennial Farms (Niagara) Inc. announced yesterday that they have sold a majority interest in their promising three year old gelding, Captain Canuck. The imposing dark bay or brown son of Pulpit, out of Magna Cum Laude by Pleasant Tap, was sold to horse racing enthusiast Earle I. Mack, who is best known in local racing circles for guiding Peteski to the Canadian Triple Crown in 1993. Mack, this week also purchased an interest in Turf Melody, a promising three year colt, who will run in this weekend’s Illinois Derby. Captain Canuck is widely regarded as a top contender for the 2010 Queen’s Plate and will be pointed in that direction, with a stop on the Polytrack at Keeneland along the way.
Captain Canuck debuted for Centennial and trainer Josie Carroll on March 6, 2010, at Gulfstream Park, rallying five wide from well off a slow pace to finish a narrow second in a maiden special weight at 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Centennial has retained a minority interest in the gelding; Centennial looks to have its second starter in the Queen’s Plate, the longest running race in North America. In 2008, they sent out Sebastian’s Song to a disappointing tenth place finish.
Centennial’s well known bloodstock agent and legal counsel, Brandon Boone picked out Hip number #45, a $190,000 selection in last year’s Two Olds in Training sale at Ocala. Dominic Dilalla, Centennial’s president and sole shareholder thought right away that the horse would be a late bloomer due to his size and scope. Woodbine conditioner, Donnie MacRae signed the ticket. Terms of the sale of Captain Canuck were not disclosed. This is Centennial’s second news-making deal in just over a year, having sold a majority of their interest in Patena, a son of Seeking the Gold who won the 2008 Display Stakes at Woodbine, to IEAH Stables in early 2009.
Centennial Farms is an racing outfit on the rise. If more racing outfits were as kind and generous as Centennial, public perception would be much better towards the sport. Against horse slaughter and involved in local animal warfare organizations, ex-Centennial rachorses are found homes with various people and organizations throughout the Niagara Region. Donnie MacRae is Centennials primary trainer, Macrae's numbers continue to climb season after season. His numbers with sprinters on the Polytrack are second to none. Another Centennial horse to watch this season is SUPERBULL. A well thought out breeding selection out of Lemon Drop Kid, the horse seems to be developing well. A BETTORS VIEW will follow this horse as the season progresses.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Bare With Me and Trip Permit look to have Ralph Biamonte barn sharp for 2010 season..
Ralph Biamonte, a respected horseman around Woodbine and Fort Erie has his stable looking primed and ready for a quick start to the 2010 season. Biamonte seems to have a keen eye at the sales for finding bargain horses and bringing them back to Canada.
BARE WITH ME and TRIP PERMIT head the list with multiple SUB12 second furlong works. It appears as if they are working together on the dirt training track at Woodbine. Suffoncified (FL) is entered in Friday's kick-off card and also has been working very well.
Biamonte is most definetly a very underrated trainer at the Toronto Track, he constantly has his horses ready and knows exactly where to place them. It's trainers like BIAMONTE who consistently make money for owners. He's not afraid to lose them to a claim while taking down those lucrative Woodbine purses. It would be an irresponsible betting choice to overlook his runners, as many public bettors do. If given the horses as some of the bigger name trainers, he also would be a household name.
See the chart below for horses who seem to be working strong. 12 seconds per furlong classifies as a strong workout. Take workout times with agrain of salt as they are simply one tool to aid in determining the condition of a horse.
This chart will be updated weekly. The chart also contains some pedigree information.
BARE WITH ME and TRIP PERMIT head the list with multiple SUB12 second furlong works. It appears as if they are working together on the dirt training track at Woodbine. Suffoncified (FL) is entered in Friday's kick-off card and also has been working very well.
Biamonte is most definetly a very underrated trainer at the Toronto Track, he constantly has his horses ready and knows exactly where to place them. It's trainers like BIAMONTE who consistently make money for owners. He's not afraid to lose them to a claim while taking down those lucrative Woodbine purses. It would be an irresponsible betting choice to overlook his runners, as many public bettors do. If given the horses as some of the bigger name trainers, he also would be a household name.
See the chart below for horses who seem to be working strong. 12 seconds per furlong classifies as a strong workout. Take workout times with agrain of salt as they are simply one tool to aid in determining the condition of a horse.
This chart will be updated weekly. The chart also contains some pedigree information.
Underrated Trainers for 2010 season
With the Woodbine season starting up on Friday, I will be posting racing selections and news that is happening around the Woodbine thoroughbred season.
Trainers to watch Early in the Season, along with Early Season AUG % RATING.
TOP 5 Trainers to bet early in the season.
The Top is by far Terry Jordan but the public is so aware of this that short prices take away any type of value on his horses.
Donnie MacRae is a trainer who offers some value early in the season. His numbers with sprinters and horses off lay-offs are top notch. His main client, Centennial Farms has a strong crop of two year olds that may provide wins throughout the season.
Brian Lynch also seems to fly under the radar. His stats are ultra impressive. He is one to follow in your virtual barns.
Be VERY careful of trainers who do not show proficency in early runners or who do not have success with horses off lay-offs. The trainers at the bottom of this list are to be avoided at all costs. With a win rate of uner 5%, it is tough to back them win any confidence.
Trainers to watch Early in the Season, along with Early Season AUG % RATING.
TOP 5 Trainers to bet early in the season.
The Top is by far Terry Jordan but the public is so aware of this that short prices take away any type of value on his horses.
Donnie MacRae is a trainer who offers some value early in the season. His numbers with sprinters and horses off lay-offs are top notch. His main client, Centennial Farms has a strong crop of two year olds that may provide wins throughout the season.
Brian Lynch also seems to fly under the radar. His stats are ultra impressive. He is one to follow in your virtual barns.
Be VERY careful of trainers who do not show proficency in early runners or who do not have success with horses off lay-offs. The trainers at the bottom of this list are to be avoided at all costs. With a win rate of uner 5%, it is tough to back them win any confidence.
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