Sparta Johnny to follow to precedent in the Hit Or Bust Stakes
Despite recent proficiency over Grade A4 and A3, the two-year-old blue dog, Sparta Johnny, is being heavily relied upon in the Grade A2 Hit Or Bust Stakes, backed by 5 to 2 chances for taking back to the connections the £95 prize money. The joint favourite for him is, Mild And Wet. The race will be hosted by Swindon over 480 metres flat, and has brought together Locnamon Robin, Triangle Marina, Droopys Osprey and Bound In Ivy.
The P. Foster trained, Sparta Johnny, is bidding for reaching beyond the winning streak of four today through the opportunity tonight.
His quest for attaching successes began with the victory in an invitational race.
Droopys Scolari’s son won the Grade IT Intertrack Swindon V Poole on 14th September at Swindon over 285 metres.
The favourite entry broke from the third trap, raced in the middle, and reeling in for the wire undisputed got there within 16.30 seconds. With the final 1 ¾ lengths in his favour, Sparta Johnny cornered Tiger Feet into the second slot.
He then downed the Grade A4 480 metres flat race on 21st September, 2012 at Swindon over 480 metres. This time it was the fourth trap that did the magic, despite being the most unpopular trap to draw, the two-year-old cracked this nut too.
Breaking into an early lead got him the race in 29. 20 seconds coupled with a head’s margin.
The two-year-old out of, Newline Honcho, tossed in a hat-trick on the profile on 26th September, 2012 in the Grade A4 480 metres flat race at Swindon. Retaining the black jacket, he charged on in the middle of the track. The early pace and initial lead had him declaring victory in 29.24 seconds.
The favourite entry, Kilgraney Dessie, had to come at terms with the second position.
Racing in black once again took him to the winner’s enclosure on 3rd October, 2012 at Swindon over 480 metres flat race. Staying glued to the middle, and denying the lead to the rest of the lot remained his key in clocking the distance in 29.46 seconds.
Black Milo settled second after missing the first spot by just half-length.
If the black vest will bring him luck tonight or not will disclose soon.
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