Non Stop Cannizzo (953 Views)
Posted by:
richiebee (IP Logged)
Date: February 28, 2014 07:42PM
I do not know anything about this trainer, David Cannizzo, but Non Stop,
entered in tomorrow's fourth at AQ, has an interesting sheet. This does not
mean that I think he can defeat faster rivals Saturday in the Tom Fool.
Cannizzo claimed NS from Alan Goldberg, who we can probably all agree is an
accomplished turf trainer. The best TG # NS ran on the turf for Goldberg, in
10 starts, was a TG 5[sup]2[/sup].
Cannizzo claimed this 6YO for 16K in June of 2013. After a couple of fair
dirt tries at the same level, NS returned to the turf on October 5 at
Belmont, where he won a 7 furlong dash by 7 lengths, TG # 1[sup]3[/sup], a
rather significant new lifetime best. Things took another good turn when Non
Stop took a liking to the squared circle and has maintained his form over the
inner course.
In tne third race Cannizzo has 20/1 Sam Sparkle breaking from the rail
against the 3/5 ML undefeated Mott runner. Interesting here that Cannizzo
claimed Sam Sparkle from Gary Contessa at a time when Sam was regressing
rather disturbingly. Given nearly 6 weeks rest after the claim Sam equaled a
lifetime best, a number he hadn't run in more than a year and a half.
Not saying anything nerfarious happening here, especially with Non Stop, who
might be thriving in a racetrack atmosphere as opposed to the bucolic Colts
Neck Farm, where Alan Goldberg's string resides and trains.
So continued good fortune Mr Cannizzo. I will be keeping an eye on you, at
least while action in my favorite winter sport, the Downhill (Turf Course),
is temporarily suspended due to rainy conditions.