With a gigantic closing rush, THE BEGGAR KING took home the top money this past Saturday in the G3 Buccaneer Stakes at Northern Florida, cementing a position high amongst the top 3yo colts for the 2010 springtime racing season.

When asked as he left the winners' circle about upcoming plans, trainer khalasar started to go into “trainerspeak”, saying that he'd let the horse make the calls, but he added, “Yeah, I can't resist strong consideration for the Triple Crown races for “The King”. He sure looks the part! Don't think I won't be watching the other big Derby preps...”

SUMMERINSARATOGA ran a strong race, building a nice lead in midstretch before “The King” ran him down. It was clearly his strongest two-turn performance to date, pleasing trainer chloedawg. “I've always thought the world of this colt, and it looks like he's starting to understand the game a little more. I'm not sure if he wants to go any further, but he showed he can be a good miler at least today.”

SENSIBILITY was right in the thick of things throughout, but lacked that big punch when he needed it. Still, his 3rd-place finish was solid, and boldrule99 didn't seem too displeased with the effort.

HOLY BRAT closed well for fourth money, giving future hope for the banterror barn.

The biggest disappointment was the lackluster fifth-place run for the favorite, ZIGGY HEARTED. “The jock said he didn't seem to get ahold of the track today, so we'll be looking for a good spot to try this colt again real soon”, said trainer unshaded99.

Here;s how the result looked on the board:

3 THE BEGGAR KING                    $9.20            $4.60            $3.60

6 SUMMERINSARATOGA                                  $8.40            $5.90

1 SENSIBILITY                                                                           $5.60

Running time: 1:42.1