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Today, April 30, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS reappears quickly after running career best and could be the one to beat. Akimbo looks the clear pick on the numbers and could well come out best of the remainder. Merger is another who requires consideration.
His Royal Highness
Akimbo
Merger
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 7. His Royal HighnessJ: Fernando Salazar BecerraT: Robert M. GorhamF: 12
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictMade first appearance a winning one. Ran to a higher level when 3½ lengths second in allowance at Mahoning Valley Race Course sole run since. Out again quickly in a bid to capitalise on good recent form. One to consider. - 2. AkimboJ: Chelsey KeiserT: David WolochukF: 147-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 202
VerdictDidn't feature last time out here 7 months ago. Looks to have a first-class chance on the figures. 
5. Be An EddieJ: Luis Raul RiveraT: Michael L. RoneF: 25-2713- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictThird last time out at Mahoning Valley Race Course 20 days ago. Has a very stiff task on the figures.- 4. MergerJ: Rocco BowenT: Timothy E. HammF: 224159-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 131
VerdictCreditable effort last time out at Mahoning Valley Race Course 4 months ago. Has run in much higher grade. 
1. Vernons BestJ: Javier TavaresT: Johanna UrietaF: 42233-138- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictAchieved little last time out here 8 days ago. Has less on plate against these rivals than last ones.
6. My HombreJ: Erik BarbaranT: Rey Juarez-MendozaF: 824-64374- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictGood effort last time out at Mahoning Valley Race Course 25 days ago. Much more needed on our form ratings.
3. Seeking FreedomJ: Noel VigilT: Rodney C. FaulknerF: 7-5362796- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictAchieved little last time out at Mahoning Valley Race Course 20 days ago. Sole runner at the fixture for barn.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite