Colonial Downs

17:30

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GENECHO will be worth noting if the subject of support in the betting. Felix's Flower, Chance To Party and Dip Fantasia could run well too.

Celtic Harp

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Hamilton Smith Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: This daughter of Blofeld makes first appearance; this one is best watched, unless market signals suggest otherwise.

Zirconia

Jockey: Jorge Hernandez Trainer: Hugh McMahon Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Shares a dam with Nat Gas, a 6f winner; trainer capable of preparing a newcomer to win.

Hollywood Mischief

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: III Ollie Figgins, Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Record of the trainer offers some encouragement; sibling of War Humor (5½f winner); plenty of trackwork in the book; probably best watched for now but it will be interesting to see if there is any market confidence.

Christmas Jones

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to Admiral Abe, winning form over 5f-7f; has had some encouraging workouts and prospects.

Squirrely

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Jane Cibelli Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Pedigree suggests she may get better with age; sire has produced plenty of sprint winners; market could reveal prospects.

Wickedwithbourbon

Jockey: Jose Riquelme Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Respectable debut effort (beaten 6l) at Churchill Downs at 40-1 last month; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	4429/100	-

Chance To Party

Jockey: Leonel Reyes Trainer: Mary Lightner Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Wasn't disgraced on her debut when third of ten in Gulfstream Park maiden special weight over 4½f at 28-1 three months ago; if backing up initial run has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	149/5	-

Rosie's Fortune

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos Trainer: Irvin Flores Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Held when fifth (beaten 30l) on her debut at Laurel Park at 17-2 in May; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away as has not shown much during her workouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	87/10	-

Thisishowwedoit

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Jesus Cruz Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: This daughter of Jimmy Creed is having her first race; a watching brief the best policy.

Felix's Flower

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Eduardo Caramori Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Pedigree suggests she may improve with time; workouts somewhat dispel fitness concerns; she's an attractive contender.

Dip Fantasia

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Ben Colebrook Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Bred to improve with age; busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; by no means ruled out.

Snow Bella

Jockey: Johan Rosado Trainer: Madison Meyers Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Bred to improve with age; makes first racecourse appearance; would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Genecho

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Must be checked in the betting coming from this trainer; related to 7f winner Centimorgan; leading claims with signs of encouragement in profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.

Slewperstitus

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: W Bailes Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Been active in workouts; one to consider with signs of encouragement in profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.

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Colonial Downs

17:59

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MIAMI FRANK is a distance winner and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Tuff Luck and Tiny Lake should also be considered.

Baytown Bruiser

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Barry King Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 62487

Comment: Was seventh of eight, beaten 13l, last month (Churchill Downs) in an allowance race; form has an up and down look to it; this is competitive and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	4839/100	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	281/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	1407/100	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	2367/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1631/100	-
31/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1207/25	-

Tuff Luck

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Hugh McMahon Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 112

Comment: On target twice in his last three outings; missed out by 1l over 1m at Penn National (optional claimer) last month; more on his plate but easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	54/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	607/10	-

Bebedouro

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 71541

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fourth win); scored by 4l five weeks ago at Churchill Downs in a claimer; can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	277/100	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1161/100	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	64/5	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	661/100	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	224/25	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	497/100	-

Chado

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Jason McCutchen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 325-1

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; off the mark at the seventh time of asking when winning by three-quarters of a length (sloppy track) last month at Churchill Downs, managing to get across to lead from stall seven in a maiden claimer; now up to allowance level so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	49/10	-
17/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	11/2	-
01/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
18/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	15/2	-
19/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	13/2	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	699/25	-

Miami Frank

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 312

Comment: Close up runner-up in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park on his debut for new trainer last month; lightly raced (this just his fourth race); in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	69/10	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	62/5	-

Tiny Lake

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 22192

Comment: Finishing second was a good effort on his debut for this trainer four weeks ago at Delaware Park in an allowance optional claimer; a three-time winner this year; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	53/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	493/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	51/10	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-

Devil's Cay

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 24423

Comment: Consistent performer and three-time winner in his career (from 6f-1m); third but only beaten a short head at Parx four weeks ago in an optional claimer; the trainer is going well; needs to be respected if duplicating the form of his most recent win and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
26/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	48/5	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	57/20	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	4/1	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-

Great Heavens

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: Jose Magana Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 17239

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Laurel Park (beaten just over 3l) in an allowance race last month; hard to dismiss if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	33/2	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	26/5	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	19/5	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	98/5	-

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Colonial Downs

18:28

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAMBO QUEEN is a firm selection. She could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast. Royal Suite and La Portada should also be taken seriously.

Sutton Suzie

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jane Cibelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 00

Comment: Behind Protective Custody when towards the rear of 13 at Pimlico in a maiden special weight two months ago; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 13	773/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	8/1	-

Mambo Queen

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 26-

Comment: Didn't quite live up to market expectations at 5-4 when sixth at Keeneland in October in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff here; leading claims as market vibes last time suggest she is capable of better and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	32/25	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	191/50	-

Circling

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Ethan West Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 84

Comment: Not beaten too far (just under 3l) in a maiden special weight (Laurel Park) in April; passed over with stamina to prove at this new trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	67/10	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	1551/100	-
25/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	406/25	-
06/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	1917/100	-

Town Light

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Phil Schoenthal Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Third of nine at the first time of asking in Laurel Park maiden special weight over 5½f at 20-1 45 days ago; related to Grade 3 winner Safeen; has to be considered as shown signs of ability in her exercise and she could step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	97/5	-

Nobody's Girl

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Miguel Vera Age/Wt: 3/7-13

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive with others looking more obvious on paper.

Goal

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 722

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Youalmosthadme; on the premises when second of eight in a maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park 47 days ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as has more on her plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/10	-
27/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	37/5	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	197/10	-

Protective Custody

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 503

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Limited Liability and looks the part on breeding (by Ghostzapper); displayed a fair level of form when just over 3l third with Sutton Suzie just behind two months ago at Pimlico in a maiden special weight; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 13	52/5	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	4477/100	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	77/5	-

Royal Suite

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 467

Comment: Stumbled at the start over 1m1f at Churchill Downs (maiden special weight) when beaten 14l five weeks ago; related to Stakes winner Lovely Princess and nicely bred (by Tiz The Law); has posted some fair efforts in defeat and can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	69/10	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	1507/100	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	557/10	-

Rodina

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Ignacio Correas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-

Comment: Could not finish better than sixth on her debut over 5½f at Laurel Park at 9-5 last August; related to Grade 3 winner Nagirroc; first-time blinkers; returning from a layoff here; with the benefit of experience, has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	9/5	-

Merion Road

Jockey: Antonio Gallardo Trainer: Lisa Lewis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 08

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when eighth of nine in a maiden special weight (Tampa Bay Downs) in April; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	47/5	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	327/10	-

La Portada

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Beaten narrowly first time out at Delaware Park 28 days ago (bumped); Maclean's Music gets turf winners; yard is ticking along nicely and Francisco Arrieta here for just this ride; easy to see her making an impression if reproducing initial effort and her breeding catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	23/10	-

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Colonial Downs

18:57

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CLASS PHOTO likes to stalk the early speed and is proven at the trip. Joe, Citizen K and My Sea Cottage can't be ruled out either.

Coaches Meeting

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos Trainer: Richard Sillaman Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2511

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-19) and aiming to complete a hat-trick; scored by a slim margin in an optional claimer at Laurel Park 33 days ago; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	4/1	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	129/10	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	36/5	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Handicap / F	-	12 / 12	249/5	-

Goodluckchuck

Jockey: Denis Araujo Trainer: W Bailes Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 544

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (12 from 54 to date) but may have reached limits of his ability; not beaten that far in fourth (8l) at Charles Town (sloppy track) last month in an optional claimer; may have to settle for supporting role as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	51/5	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	39/10	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/5	-

Assiduously

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Eduardo Caramori Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 3605

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 5l, finishing fifth of ten in an allowance optional claimer at Belterra Park 13 days ago; performed at a higher level than this in his peak but hasn't won for a while; claiming tag drops from $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	72/5	-
24/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	7273/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	161/20	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	272/25	-
18/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	164/5	-
22/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	95/2	-

Growth Capital

Jockey: Antonio Gallardo Trainer: Juan Arriagada Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 611176

Comment: Successful three times from 12 career runs; no real encouragement to be gleaned after finishing sixth at Presque Isle Downs four weeks ago in a claimer; claiming value now rises to $10k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	21/10	-
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	41/10	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2/5	-

General's Duty

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Jane Cibelli Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: -185

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 10l last month at Penn National (soft) in an allowance race; has chalked up two wins from his last five; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	39/10	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	277/10	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	10/1	-
21/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	48/5	-
10/08/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
20/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	57/10	-

My Sea Cottage

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 3-64603

Comment: Ran a solid race finishing third last month (Woodbine) in an optional claimer; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and ought to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	77/20	-
31/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	187/20	-
27/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	34/5	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	19/5	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/10	-
03/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	57/10	-

Street Rockin

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-957

Comment: Unable to land a blow when seventh of ten in an optional claimer (Delaware Park) three weeks ago; tag drops from $20k to $10k here; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	11/2	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	64/5	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	87/5	-
16/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	37/2	-
26/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	121/5	-
11/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	627/10	-

Citizen K

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 71

Comment: Won a claimer by just under 2l (Penn National, soft) last month; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
26/05/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	7 / 8	30/1	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	217/10	-
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	423/10	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	48/5	-
22/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	19/2	-

Joe

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 7-4624

Comment: Has achieved five wins from 18 career runs; not disgraced when fourth in an optional claimer (Laurel Park) two weeks ago; in the mix as lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/1	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	3/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-
21/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	3/1	-
10/03/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-

Daniel Sun

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Neil Morris Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 235-

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth in a claimer at Gulfstream Park in November; likes this combination of C&D; returns from a break today; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/10	-
06/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/10	-
01/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/2	-
28/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
08/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	13/5	-
02/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-

Indy Lyon

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: Rohan Crichton Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 55273

Comment: Successful eight times from 50 career starts (5f-1m½f) and one-time smart performer; not beaten too far (just under 3l) over 1m½f at Gulfstream Park (claimer) 48 days ago; up in class (in for $10k here, $8k tag last time); needs considering if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
10/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	41/10	-
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	83/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	351/10	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	99/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	60/1	-

Slippin Jimmy

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Jason McCutchen Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 14-7

Comment: Last of seven at Churchill Downs over 6f (starter allowance, off slowly at the start) 45 days ago; course specialist (three wins from nine); was successful three starts back and no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	923/50	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	4 / 10	393/10	-
23/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/10	-
01/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	59/10	-
19/07/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
04/11/23	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	4/1	-

Class Photo

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -7721

Comment: Won in good style in a claimer (Presque Isle Downs) last month; now a lower claiming tag ($10k from $12.5k) so down in class; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	61/25	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	41/10	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	16/5	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	139/10	-
13/07/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	54/5	-

Rapper Zapper

Jockey: Carlos Rojas Trainer: Jesus Cruz Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 25-1

Comment: Scored by just under 3l at Belterra Park three weeks ago when dropped to 6f on first run for this trainer in a claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $10k); opposable despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-
05/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	14/5	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	34/5	-
15/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	113/10	-
05/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	33/2	-

New York Panther

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Hugh McMahon Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 8089

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in an optional claimer at Laurel Park in November but has proven competitive in a race of this nature; held in ninth (Penn National) last month in a claimer; in for the same tag ($10k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	53/5	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	291/5	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	275/4	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	3679/100	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	11/1	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	57/5	-

Competitive Saint

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Bruno Tessore Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 80544

Comment: Possible that there's no more in the locker but he meets the required standard ability wise; creditable effort (went off 25-1) to finish fourth over 5½f at Laurel Park (optional claimer) 17 days ago; now over an extra 2½f; notable jockey booking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	249/10	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	107/10	-
15/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	39/2	-
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	277/5	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	127/5	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	31/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Colonial Downs

19:26

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LET THESUNSHINE IN was third last time but might have gone closer had she not encountered traffic problems and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Got A Complex, Sporting Lady and Citified could also have a role to play.

Citified

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Richard Sillaman Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; first competitive racecourse experience; possible squeak with signs of encouragement in profile.

Got A Complex

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Thomas Drury-trained newcomers have a healthy record; hard to ignore as some good aspects to her profile and sire a rich source of sprint winners.

Wunderkind

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: John Robb Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 7

Comment: Behind two of these rivals five weeks ago when seventh at Laurel Park over this distance (in blinkers); needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	14/5	-

Let Thesunshine In

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 23-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Sky's Not Falling; minor honours when 9-5 in a maiden special weight last August; returning from a layoff here; jockey does well from inside draws here so is a major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	9/5	-
11/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	23/10	-

Tierra Santa

Jockey: Antonio Gallardo Trainer: Jr Gary Williams, Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-57

Comment: Finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (just under 4l) two weeks ago at Laurel Park in a maiden claimer; winless in three starts but has shown promise with third her top showing; faces a tougher assignment this time so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	31/1	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	439/10	-
23/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	31/10	-

Cross Of Valor

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: III A Allen, Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 734432

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; creditable effort to finish runner-up (Laurel Park) when having two of these behind five weeks ago in a maiden special weight; may have to settle for supporting role as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	15/2	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	4/1	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/10	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	541/10	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/2	-

Ides Of Demarch

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Jesus Cruz Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: First career outing for this three-year-old daughter of Demarchelier; whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so easy enough to oppose.

Ad Litteram

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Eduardo Caramori Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: -246

Comment: Three-race maiden though does have a second place to her name; couldn't land a blow when sixth of 12 in a maiden special weight (Horseshoe Indianapolis) four weeks ago; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	41/10	-
15/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	83/10	-
30/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	17/2	-

Thousand Story's

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos Trainer: Blake Kelly Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 452

Comment: Creditable effort to finish runner-up at Delaware Park over 6f (maiden special weight) 53 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	73/10	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	76/5	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	4/1	-

Chillow

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-

Comment: Not beaten far on her debut at Delaware Park at 15-8 last August; returns from a layoff; this demands more than last time so will need to progress on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	19/10	-

Sporting Lady

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 72-22

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Hold Tight and looks the part on breeding (by Munnings); went close when second in a maiden special weight at Delaware Park six weeks ago; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	57/10	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	29/10	-
03/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	9/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Colonial Downs

19:58

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PORTOFINO has an obvious shout. He should be forgiven a modest latest run and has a healthy career strike-rate, while Covey and Tidewater also warrant respect.

Hedwig

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Jesus Cruz Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8-72

Comment: Looking for his fourth win; missed out by 1l in an allowance race last month at Belterra Park on debut for this trainer; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	479/25	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	46/25	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 12	153/25	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	12/5	-
17/02/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	33/10	-

Moon Factor

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Gerard Ochoa Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-177

Comment: Beaten a long way in a stakes at Gulfstream Park four months ago; managed two wins in his last six outings; has won over C&D; now drops in class but others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	259/5	-
06/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	28/5	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	84/5	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	58/5	-
28/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	199/10	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-

Into The Sunrise

Jockey: Gavin Ashton Trainer: Kenny Cross Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 56-533

Comment: Finished third but only beaten just over 1l last month at Horseshoe Indianapolis in an optional claimer; a while since his last success and no longer appears to be improving; claiming value rises from $8k last time; now looks to be past his prime and hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
04/06/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	141/10	-
08/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/1	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	82/5	-
20/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	131/10	-
01/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	49/10	-

Covey

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Ethan West Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 0/7-693

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (three from ten to date); respectable third in an allowance optional claimer when dropped in distance last month at Woodbine on debut for this trainer; looks likely to go well as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	103/5	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	67/10	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	471/100	-
26/08/23	York / Group 2 / F	1	11 / 11	28/1	100
24/06/23	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	9 / 15	11/4	100

Odinson

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Madison Meyers Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 078-

Comment: Beaten 6l when eighth of nine in an optional claimer at Laurel Park in November; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-14) but been generally quiet since successful in an allowance race at Laurel Park a year ago; has had some time off; meeting some horses in good form and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	19/1	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	431/10	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	39/2	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	9 / 10	339/10	-
16/08/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	21/2	-
12/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	57/10	-

Swill

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Richard Sillaman Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: -444

Comment: Wins-runs record of 6-25; fourth behind Barzini at Laurel Park last month in an allowance optional claimer; claiming value rises from $40k last time; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	27/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	13/1	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	91/5	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	28/5	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-

Incinerator

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Jose Magana Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-6621

Comment: Yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; gained a just under 3l success in an allowance race at Laurel Park last month; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	9/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	15/2	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	43/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	68/5	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/2	-
06/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-

Barzini

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7751

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-15; accounted for Where's Ray and Swill when in front by 1½l (Laurel Park) three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	87/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	51/5	-
23/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	23/5	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	72/5	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	98/5	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	21/10	-

Noah Chance

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: John Robb Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 72-42

Comment: Close up runner-up in an allowance race at Laurel Park two weeks ago; not won for some time now; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	31/10	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	61/10	-
19/04/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	173/10	-
23/03/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	397/10	-
18/02/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	271/10	-
02/02/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	15/2	-

Portofino

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Joseph Orseno Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-9327

Comment: Proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes in March and successful four times from 18 career runs; not beaten too far when seventh of nine (Churchill Downs) in May in a stakes; much respected as reverting to this trip sure to suit and has previously gone well fresh off a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	2063/100	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	61/5	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	72/5	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	337/20	-

Where's Ray

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos Trainer: Timothy Salzman Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-7232

Comment: Behind Barzini in an allowance optional claimer when on the premises, finishing runner-up (Laurel Park) last month; knocking at the door recently; suited by this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	38/5	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	39/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	66/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	269/10	-
12/08/24	Colonial Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	28/5	-
20/07/24	Colonial Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-

Tidewater

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Anthony Aguirre Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-735

Comment: He can be competitive at this level and normally pretty consistent; solid run when fifth in a stakes at Laurel Park last month; drop back to claiming level so likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	103/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	41/10	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	337/10	-
16/08/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
14/07/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	5/1	-
15/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Colonial Downs

20:29

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DR. BLUTE is strongly fancied to come out on top. He knows how to win and has a healthy career strike-rate. Pirate, Bernin Hot and Stronsino should also be on the premises.

Stronsino

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1251

Comment: Landed Laurel Park allowance optional claimer in good style last month; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-12; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	8/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
04/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
03/02/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-

Mena

Jockey: Antonio Gallardo Trainer: Jordan Blair Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 422240

Comment: Tenth of 12 over 1m3f at Churchill Downs (allowance optional claimer) last month; passed over as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	4089/100	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	216/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	18/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	23/10	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	31/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	55/2	-

Pirate

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 3-41

Comment: Belied odds of 10-1 when winning by 6l at Aqueduct three months ago (muddy track) in an allowance optional claimer; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	99/10	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	42/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/1	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	7/5	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	62/5	-
07/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	31/5	-

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Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4124-3

Comment: Could not compete with Stronsino when third at Laurel Park last month in an allowance optional claimer; ran well in a stakes in October; has largely been consistent of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/5	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	21/10	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	23/10	-
21/07/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
09/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	123/10	-

Dr. Blute

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Michelle Hemingway Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 5//6-

Comment: Bobbled at the start when a disappointing sixth (Aqueduct) in an allowance optional claimer last February; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-13); has a long absence to overcome; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2/1	-
17/12/22	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	73/20	-
30/10/22	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
18/09/22	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/4	-
20/08/22	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	42/5	-
31/07/22	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	11/4	-

Bernin Hot

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Rohan Crichton Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-131

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer at Churchill Downs last month on debut for this trainer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-17; stable is ticking along nicely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	581/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	377/50	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	376/25	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	5/2	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/50	-

Crossland

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Kerry Hohlbein Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 133438

Comment: Beaten eighth of nine (Laurel Park) last month in an allowance optional claimer; his best looks to be behind him and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	729/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	217/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	208/5	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	219/10	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	119/10	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	43/5	-

Awesome Ruta

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Dan Ward Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-334

Comment: Possible blip last time out as had been running well previously; finished fourth, beaten a fair way at Monmouth Park upped to this trip (sloppy track) three weeks ago in a Grade 3; might find this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 6	63/2	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	173/5	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
05/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
05/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-

Cap Com

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos Trainer: Somraj Singh Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 31154

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of seven (Laurel Park) last month in an allowance optional claimer; on target twice in his last four outings; others appeal more given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	113/10	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	117/10	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	57/10	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	93/10	-

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Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LADY DE BERRY has an obvious shout. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front, while Majestic Drive, Atmidnight and Evershed should also be on the premises.

Paradise Wins

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 58-06

Comment: Was sixth of nine, beaten 7l, at Presque Isle Downs two weeks ago in an allowance race; subpar since successful in a maiden special weight at Laurel Park in September; passed over as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	61/2	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	299/10	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	219/10	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	14/5	-
08/09/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	9/1	-
17/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	43/10	-

Sacred Image

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Eduardo Caramori Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 750-9

Comment: Could not manage better than ninth over 1m4f at Keeneland (allowance race) in April; quite a while since she tasted success; a few rivals look in good form so hard to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	6171/100	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	2073/100	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	14/5	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	9/1	-
07/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	31/2	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1323/100	-

Sleepwalker

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 43-74

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten just over 5l, (Gulfstream Park) in April in a starter allowance; passed over as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
21/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	21/5	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/10	-
01/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 12	231/10	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	83/10	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/2	-

Atmidnight

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Michael Campbell Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 54222

Comment: Went close when runner-up last month (Hawthorne) in an allowance race; has won over C&D; has maintained her consistent level of form; recent effort was creditable so likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	18/5	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Handicap / F	-	2 / 9	18/1	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	67/10	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	108/5	-
19/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	117/10	-

Basilea

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 5-721

Comment: Nicely bred (by Malibu Moon); came out on top by 1½l at Gulfstream Park over 1m (maiden special weight) on first outing for new trainer when opening her account at the fourth time of asking five weeks ago; she can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	151/10	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	63/5	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	1129/100	-

Louise Brooks

Jockey: Yan Rodriguez Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 34

Comment: Has hit the frame in several recent runs; last of four in an allowance race at Delaware Park (muddy track) six weeks ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	12/1	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	171/10	-
24/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	169/10	-
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	64/5	-
23/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	31/10	-
24/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/2	-

Lady De Berry

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2/637-3

Comment: Represents top yard; beaten a neck when third in an allowance race at Delaware Park last month on debut for this trainer; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	17/10	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	189/10	-
13/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	11/4	-
02/12/23	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 10	17/10	-
27/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	17/5	-

Evershed

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 51-

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Churchill); won by 1l in December upped to 1m when opening her account at the second time of asking at Tampa Bay Downs in a maiden special weight; back from an absence here; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	41/10	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	23/10	-

Lakeside Getaway

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-P4

Comment: Has scored over C&D; can be a player at this level; finished fourth three weeks ago albeit only beaten 2½l (dropped to 5½f, Laurel Park) in an optional claimer; has to be taken seriously as shown she can win fairly recently and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	16/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 9	37/5	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	21/2	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	209/10	-
17/11/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-
19/10/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-

Majestic Drive

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 011

Comment: Winner of two of her three career runs and goes for a hat-trick today; bumped at the start in an optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) when getting the job done by three-quarters of a length three months ago; this represents a step up in class but in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	43/5	-

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