A big field for this Group One. IRON MAN CAL must have a good chance based on form ratings and should make a bold show. New Century makes appeal on barn debut and is likely to be close at the finish too. Zulu Kingdom demands respect as well.
Iron Man Cal
New Century
Zulu Kingdom
R9 1m1f Grd 1 Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. New Century
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Brendan P. Walsh
F: 4121114-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Creditable effort last time out at Newmarket 17 days ago. Interesting on barn debut.
7. Zulu Kingdom
J: Flavien PratT: Chad C. Brown
F: 117-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Three wins on the board already. Ran best race when winning by neck in Grade 2 at Belmont At The Big A. Timefigure last time out gives no reason to doubt that form.
10. Iron Man Cal
J: Antonio FresuT: Philip D'Amato
F: 4112-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
182
Verdict
Has had four runs so far, winning twice and put up best effort yet when second beaten neck in Grade 1 at Del Mar latest. Decent chance on the numbers.
5. Test Score
J: Manuel FrancoT: H. Graham Motion
F: 2512-31
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Winner last time out at Keeneland 26 days ago. Barn having a very productive spell.
17. A. P. Kid
J: John R. VelazquezT: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 61
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Sixth of 9 first time up. Vastly superior form when scoring at Gulfstream Park next time out by 2½ lengths sole run since. Hasn't an easy task on the figures.
2. Scipio
J: Umberto RispoliT: Richard Baltas
F: 33421-12
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Keeneland 26 days ago. Could not have asked for better rider.
11. Classic Of Course
J: Lanfranco DettoriT: Patrick L. Biancone
F: 23432-321
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Winner last time out at Gulfstream Park 5 weeks ago. Plenty to find on the figures.
8. Charlies To Blame
J: Luis SaezT: Peter Eurton
F: 421-19
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Below form last time out at Turfway Park 6 weeks ago. Firmly up against it.
9. Giocoso
J: Ben CurtisT: J. Keith Desormeaux
F: 521361-05
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Respectable effort last time out at Turfway Park 6 weeks ago. Doubt his rivals have much to worry about.
4. Mi Bago
J: Jose L. OrtizT: Mark E. Casse
F: 16151-110
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Below form last time out at Keeneland 26 days ago. Easily passed over.
6. Maximum Promise
J: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Kenneth G. McPeek
F: 51-533
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Third last time out at Turfway Park 6 weeks ago. Has plenty to find on our form ratings.
13. Maui Strong
J: Vincent CheminaudT: Dale L. Romans
F: 831-323
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Third last time out at Keeneland 26 days ago. Hasn't an easy task on the figures.
18. Discreet Dancer
J: John R. VelazquezT: Antonio Sano
F: 79614-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Career best last time out at Gulfstream Park 5 weeks ago. Up against it on based on the form ratings.
12. Golden Afternoon
J: Mike E. SmithT: Nicholas Vaccarezza
F: 121-420
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Below form last time out at Keeneland 26 days ago. Hasn't an easy task on the figures.
1. Warlander
J: Joel RosarioT: Steven M. Asmussen
F: 315-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Has had four runs so far, winning once. Best form when 3¼ lengths fifth in Grade 2 at Keeneland second time up. Firmly up against it.
15. Hammerhead
J: Irving MoncadaT: Chad Summers
F: 6312-26
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Very good effort last time out at Keeneland 26 days ago. Very hard to fancy in this line up.
14. Megalodon
J: Junior AlvaradoT: Josie Carroll
F: 82-12
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Has won one of four races. Took step forward in previous run when second beaten 1¼ lengths in stakes at Turfway Park. All the evidence suggests he has a very tough task.
16. Spirit Rags
J: Martin GarciaT: Marcelino Salas
F: 9752-2106
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Poor effort last time out at Turfway Park 8 weeks ago. Has little in favour compared to rivals.