Ballerina’s result unpredictable in 2012 unlike last year
Hilda's Passion’s success in last year’s Grade 1 Ballerina was not a big surprise for the horseracing fans. Despite the fact that the mare was terrible in the Grade 3 Bed o' Roses Handicap, she managed to get the highest odds following her wonderful work
at the start of last season.
Todd A. Pletcher’s charge won the Grade 3 Hurricane Bertie and the Grade 2 Inside Information at Gulfstream Park, before proving too good for her rivals in the Grade 2 Vagrancy Handicap at Belmont Park last year.
Her superb work forced the bookmakers to declare her favourite for the 2011 Ballerina. Owned by Starlight Racing, the mare did not let her supporters down, and demonstrated an outstanding show to grab the first prize. In the hands of J. Castellano, the 2-1
pick maintained the highest standards all the way through at Saratoga Race Course on August 27, 2011.
Although Tar Heel Mom tried hard to tackle the leading runner, it looked almost impossible for Stanley M. Hough’s trainee to do anything special in the 7-furlong meeting. As a result, she could only seize the runner-up spot. Under D. Cohen, Tamarind Hall
also ran well to finish among top-3.
On the other hand, the daughter of Canadian Frontier did not let anyone spoil her party, and walked with the winning prize. No one from last year’s event is scheduled to run this time. The 2012 Ballerina has attracted only four runners, and all of them are
mighty dangerous.
It's Tricky, trained by Kiaran P. McLaughlin, has three big wins under her belt. After winning a couple of Grade 2 events, the 4-year-old perpetuated her good work to ensure a cosy success in the Grade 1 Ogden Phipps Handicap at Belmont Park in May this
year.
The Grade 1 Princess Rooney Handicap winner, Musical Romance, is also geared up to fancy her chances. Turbulent Descent is another strong runner in the upcoming battle.
After making a couple of rough rides, Todd A. Pletcher’s 4-year-old unchained the shackles, when winning the Desert Stormer at Betfair Hollywood Park in June.
St. John's River looks to be the weakest one, as far as the recent stats are concerned. The Andrew Leggio Jr. trained ran a few good races earlier this season, but all in defeat.
Pletcher won this race last year, and has a good with Turbulent Descent this season. The main danger will be It's Tricky. Since all four runners are in good shape, a thrilling contest is on the cards.
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