How good is Bambera?

The Indomitable DrugS · #1 03-03-2010, 11:19 AM

I type of the Venezuelan star who has won 15 of her last 16 races.

Her last race took place at Camarero Racetrack in the 300K Classico Del Caribe in a race restricted for 3-year-olds that were bred in areas where great baseball players are an export such as Mexico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Panama.

She was a 4.5 length winner of the race over the Mexico City super filly Vivian Record... the only other female in the race. Vivian Record had previously won 6 straight races - including what passes as Gr 1's by margins of 26 lengths (over a field of 10) - 31 lengths (over a field of 7) - 16 lengths (over a field of 7) - and 9.25 lengths (over a field of 10 against her elders)

The 3rd place finisher - beaten 10.5 lengths behind Bambera was Eibar Coa's mount. The top Puerto Rican male was 4th at 5/2 odds.

That all pretty much tells us nothing.

Thankfully - Camarero racetrack is infested with some recent Ex-American horses (near Barbaro conqueror Great Point races there for a 5K claiming tag)

Bambera got her 9f's in 1:51.60 in race #7.

In race #3 that day - open 5K 3yo male claimers ran a mile in 1:40.07

In race #4, Amabo dominated a 50K stakes race for older males by 7+ lengths in 2:04.40 for his 7th straight win. He's a FL bred - bred by Satish.

In race #6, an open 3.5K claiming race for older males went 1:39.93 for a mile

I gave the open 3.5K claiming race a 69 Beyer. I think it's pretty cut and dry in the 67-to-72 range.

I gave Amabo a 94 Beyer for his big victory in race #4.

7th place finisher Old Midleton easily won a 7K claimer at Charles Town with a 76 Beyer earlier in the year for his final American start. He was beaten 25 lengths by Amabo - thus running a 59 Beyer while fading steadily and getting drubbed.

In his next start, Old Midleton was dropped into a 20K claimer and bet to 2/1 odds on the slight cut-back to 9fs. He was 2nd beaten 2.5 lengths to a 7/1 shot Finger Lakes invader who had just won back to back races in November with Beyers of 75 and 73 in victory.

That all means that Bambera got an 85 Beyer in her glorious victory over the Mexico City Rachel Alexandra...and one can feel pretty confident in that figure.

How good is Bambera? she's exactly 15 lengths slower than Rachel Alexandra at 9fs.

The Indomitable DrugS · #2 03-03-2010, 11:26 AM

By the way .... she is reportedly supposed to work at GP tomorrow .. and is pointing for a start against RA and Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom.

Sightseek · #3 03-03-2010, 11:29 AM

Old Midleton is Bellamy Road's half brother.

The Indomitable DrugS · #4 03-03-2010, 11:42 AM

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Old Midleton is Bellamy Road's half brother.

From left to right: DrugS, Sightseek

Sightseek · #5 03-03-2010, 11:43 AM

Very funny.

The Indomitable DrugS · #6 03-03-2010, 11:46 AM

I look menacing.

Ogygian · #7 03-03-2010, 11:59 AM

Could she be another Tomcito?

freddymo · #8 03-03-2010, 12:09 PM

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Very funny.

At least you aren't overweight

freddymo · #9 03-03-2010, 11:30 AM

You really need to get to the body shop ASAP or stop sniffing the paint.. Your making friggin figs for 2.99 claimers in Ven? Moreover your confident in the fig..G-d help me

The Indomitable DrugS · #10 03-03-2010, 11:38 AM

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You really need to get to the body shop ASAP or stop sniffing the paint.. Your making friggin figs for 2.99 claimers in Ven? Moreover your confident in the fig..G-d help me

Dear FREDDYrico TesiMO ... the race was not in Ven .. and anyone with a clue could make reasonable figures there.

I'm not going into the body shop business at the other location they're talking about ... nothing about it made any sense to me.

blackthroatedwind · #11 03-03-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

How good is Bambera? she's exactly 15 lengths slower than Rachel Alexandra at 9fs.

I think you're overrating her.

freddymo · #12 03-03-2010, 12:39 PM

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I think you're overrating her.

Maybe Godophin will buy her to stand at Darley next year

Linny · #13 03-03-2010, 12:44 PM

Racing in the Caribbean is far below that of the big racing centers of Brazil and Argentina. Venezuelan horses general run with central American and Caribbean horses.

Bambera could turn out to be a nice mare but coming to the US when we have RA and Z running at the top of the league, she will never look like much.

freddymo · #14 03-03-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Linny

Racing in the Caribbean is far below that of the big racing centers of Brazil and Argentina. Venezuelan horses general run with central American and Caribbean horses.

Bambera could turn out to be a nice mare but coming to the US when we have RA and Z running at the top of the league, she will never look like much.

Thx for filling us in.. Your kidding right..You chime in with the Carib isnt the hot bed of racing? When you get a chance can we get a update on Turkey and Greece?

Pedigree Ann · #15 03-03-2010, 01:21 PM

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Thx for filling us in.. Your kidding right..You chime in with the Carib isnt the hot bed of racing? When you get a chance can we get a update on Turkey and Greece?

Try www.tjc.org for Turkey. Don't forget India at www.indiarace.com

freddymo · #16 03-03-2010, 01:24 PM

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Try www.tjc.org for Turkey. Don't forget India at www.indiarace.com

You may wantto check the link for Turkish racing unless you are trying to convert me?lol

The Indomitable DrugS · #17 03-03-2010, 02:22 PM

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In race #4, Amabo dominated a 50K stakes race for older males by 7+ lengths in 2:04.40 for his 7th straight win. He's a FL bred - bred by Satish.

By the way ... if anyone wants to watch a really great stretch battle ... Amabo (who I believe ran a 94 Beyer in his prior start) hooked up with Stoneyer next time out.

Amabo was made the 3/5 favorite - Stoneyer was the 6/5 second choice.

Stoneyer's career record is 21-18-3-0 ... he was 2nd in his first two starts racing at the distance of 2 furlongs. At distances beyond 2fs - he's 19-18-1-0 lifetime - and he's a perfect 6-for-6 in PR Graded Stakes races.

Keep in mind - that Stoneyer's a Florida bred son of Graeme Hall (bought for 27K as a yearling and imported) - so he's not elidgible for any of those silly restricted races. Neither is Amabo .. Satish Sanan bred him in Fla.

This race basically looks like a showdown between the two true best horses to race in Puerto Rico last year... a couple of horses capable of mid 90 Beyers ... which would make them competitve in classy alw races and even Gr 3 stakes if they came over here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyp2EgglqQ4