An open Group Three. HILL ROAD looks the clear pick on the numbers and looks to have good claims. Vassimo comes here in a very good vein of form and appeals most of the remainder. Captain Cook also demands a second look.
Hill Road
Vassimo
Captain Cook
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Vassimo
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 9-146
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Has won one of four appearances. Career-best when effort when sixth 7½ lengths in Grade 2 at Fair Grounds last time out. In a good vein of form right now. Has good chance on form and likely to be involved in the places.
2. Happily Delusional
J: Paco LopezT: Louis C. Linder, Jr.
F: 522-21424
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Creditable effort last time out at Laurel Park 21 days ago. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
3. Surfside Moon
J: Junior AlvaradoT: James L. Lawrence II
F: 43156-23
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third last time out at Laurel Park 21 days ago. Has one of the best riders in the race up.
4. Hill Road
J: Flavien PratT: Chad C. Brown
F: 173-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Has had four runs so far, winning once. Best form when third beaten 4¾ lengths in Grade 1 at Del Mar second time up. Looks the clear pick on form ratings.
5. McAfee
J: John R. VelazquezT: Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
F: 12-55
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
One win from four outings. Showed improvement when 8 lengths fifth in Grade 2 at Aqueduct when last seen. Most recent form is backed up by the clock. Runs in blinkers for the first time.
6. Uncaged
J: Kendrick CarmoucheT: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 1-41
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Twice a winner from first 3 appearances. Best effort when getting the better of remainder by 1¾ lengths in allowance optional claimer at Aqueduct on latest start. Firmly up against it.
7. First Pitch
J: Jose LezcanoT: Jose M. Jimenez
F: 091
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Recommenced progress when accounting for rest by 4½ lengths and more in maiden special weight at Aqueduct on most recent outing. Has plenty to find on our form ratings.
8. Captain Cook
J: Manuel FrancoT: Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
F: 61-14
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Twice a winner already. Best effort when winning by 2¼ lengths in stakes at Aqueduct. Put in a good piece of work the other day.
9. Breretons Baytown
J: Angel SerpaT: Paul McEntee
F: 9881-4185
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Career best last time out at Oaklawn Park 6 weeks ago. Easily passed over.
10. Lordship
J: Dylan DavisT: Chad C. Brown
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Making racecourse debut when having 1¼ lengths to spare in maiden special weight at Tampa Bay Downs. Plenty to find on the figures.