[Kharon]

At the tote.

Board 1 – I’ll leave board one covered for the moment; to many variables and possible dates. When the dates firm up to a popular dozen or so, we can study the form and set the odds.

Board 2.  The odds are constrained within a very narrow band just for the nonce.  The whole field has not been declared and, as the race may be some time off yet, form and training reports are not yet available.  I’ll set the entire field at 4/1 which is a safe each-way bet.  FWIW the current Trifecta selection:-

Terms of Reference; Gelding, out of Narrative Control by Spin Doctor.  Always a danger in any race, from a stable which expects winners.  When other entries for the same stable are in the same race, the benefit of pre planning and careful blocking of other competitors usually ensures a place for the connections  preferred selection.  

Air Brush; Gelding, out of White Wash by Dulux.  While never a front runner and with very few ‘wins’ in the form guide this horse nearly always enters the same events as Narrative Control.  The Stewards never seem to pick the exact moment when an opening was created to allow the stablemate to slide to the lead, but veteran watchers are never surprised when NC crosses the line, just ahead of his team mate.  

Snake Charma; Filly, out of Obfuscation by Weasel Words.  Always a danger, even to her own connections.  Many carefully orchestrated win-wins have been spoiled by the unpredictable Filly.  The instinctive urge to win did, until side bets on the win were laid off cause some embarrassment to the connections.  Many Bookies have learned (the hard way) to be cautious when these three are entered into a single event; money for one does not indicate the true expectations.

Here endeth the Trifecta.
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Murky Machiavellian; Rig (Gelded but cut proud) out of Untrammelled by Ministers Ear.  The connections are one of the few not troubled by the Black Hat consortium Trifecta team.  The Rig has power to spare and in any sort of distance race, the animal will cruise along behind the front runners, taking advantage of ‘mistakes’ without becoming involved in the ruck.  Once the post is in sight, the effortless acceleration and rails run always ensures the victory.  To cast the odds is a very chancy, it all depends on who the connections ‘need’ to win.

White Rabbit; Mare, out of Job Security by Pension fund.  This is one of the mysterious outside chance entries which could surprise.  Pedigree, bloodlines, off track form and connections should have added a string of winning runs to the form guide.  Trainers and supporters despair, some say it’s simply a reluctance to lead the herd, which is countered by nature.  Mares always lead the charge away from danger.  Others have it that the mare is simply protective of the young ones, and refuses to leave them behind, no matter what.  Others say it’s merely complacency, others that the Black Hat consortium persistent race fixing simply prevents the notion of winning from developing.  Should street the field, but will it?

Reasons Folly; Gelding; out of Swim Club by Nicks Lament.  The odds against this horse finishing the race are better than those for it running the distance, let alone winning.  There is a protest in with the Steward committee demanding the animal be disqualified.  Seems the disgraceful on track behaviour and involvement with Black Hat consortium attempts at knobbling potential winners has cast a long, dark shadow over a less than stellar career.  The local pet food and glue factory have put in a solid offer to the connections.

Those children are the known entrants in the ‘Race to the Bottom’ cup.  We will bring you updates as they come to hand and an exclusive interview with the mystery sponsors.

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