HOPEFUL is of major interest on barn debut and seems likely to take the beating. Eternal Reign is less up against it on this occasion and is also likely to be involved in the finish. Needlepoint also requires scrutiny.
Hopeful
Eternal Reign
Needlepoint
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Eternal Reign
J: Juan J. HernandezT: Philip D'Amato
F: 53221-226
Price History:
2.63
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Career best last time out here 7 weeks ago. Has less on plate here than in last race. Has fewer weaknesses than most and likely to be in the shake up.
1. Wink And A Grin
J: Hector Isaac BerriosT: Carla Gaines
F: 611
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Has got career off to a good start, winning twice. Best effort when landing spoils by ¾ length in allowance optional claimer here on latest run. Has an outstanding strike rate at this venue.
11. Hopeful
J: Antonio FresuT: Mark Glatt
F: 152326-
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
252
Verdict
Below form last time out at Ascot 8 months ago. Big player on barn debut.
10. Ariri
J: Umberto RispoliT: Leonard Powell
F: 1
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
159
Verdict
Having first race when winning ??? at Wolverhampton by length. Has changed trainer.
4. Princess Em Too
J: Kazushi KimuraT: Philip D'Amato
F: 846-154
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Good effort last time out at Oaklawn Park 11 weeks ago. Very hard to fancy in this line up.
5. Needlepoint
J: Armando AyusoT: Patrick Gallagher
F: 31-549
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Below form last time out here 6 weeks ago. Trainer often makes hay in these events.
3. Laudatory
J: Kyle FreyT: Philip D'Amato
F: 41-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
483
Verdict
Really progressive colt landing spoils by length in maiden special weight here on latest run. Rivals here are couple of notches above last race. Long time since last appeared on the track.
7. Madeira Wine
J: Assael EspinozaT: Manuel P. Badilla
F: 662-534
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Career best last time out here 30 days ago. Lot more required based on our figures.
8. Origami
J: Tiago Josue PereiraT: Doug F. O'Neill
F: 8133-5627
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Below form last time out at Gulfstream Park 6 weeks ago. Wouldn't be an obvious improver for new barn. Something to prove.
9. Crossanna
J: Drayden Van DykeT: Ronald W. Ellis
F: 421-0
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Has had four runs so far and won once. Left earlier form behind when 5½ lengths eleventh in allowance optional claimer here in last appearance. Easily passed over.