An open Group Two. TALKIN has a decent chance on the figures and looks sure to be thereabouts. I Did I Did comes here in a very good vein of form and is likely to be in the mix too. Balboa also commands a closer look.
Talkin
I Did I Did
Balboa
R9 1m1f Grd 2
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Day One Starter
J: Junior AlvaradoT: Claude R. McGaughey III
F: 613
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Third last time out at Belmont At The Big A 5 weeks ago. Up against it on based on the form ratings.
2. Paladin
J: Flavien PratT: Chad C. Brown
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Having first start when having dead heat to spare in maiden special weight at Belmont At The Big A. Lot to find on form and looks well out of depth.
3. I Did I Did
J: Joel RosarioT: Michael J. Maker
F: 5214
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Has won one of four appearances. Career-best when effort when fourth 4 lengths in Grade 3 at Churchill Downs last time out. Arrives in decent shape. Appeals on several counts and near the top of the shortlist.
4. Grittiness
J: Jaime RodriguezT: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 662
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Still looking for debut success, shaping as if having a bit of ability. Doubt his rivals have much to worry about.
5. Chambersville
J: Christopher ElliottT: Kenneth G. McPeek
F: 721
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Winner last time out at Keeneland 6 weeks ago. Easily passed over.
6. Courting
J: John R. VelazquezT: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 41
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Fourth of 8 first time up. Showed similar form when landing spoils by 2½ lengths in maiden special weight here only outing since. Plenty to find on the figures.
7. Igniter
J: Manuel FrancoT: Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
F: 31
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Third of 8 first time up. Showed a great deal of improvement when landing spoils by length in maiden special weight at Belmont At The Big A only outing since. Partnered by one of the leading rider's here.
8. Concarneau
J: Mychel J. SanchezT: Marya K. Montoya
F: 916
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Pick of efforts when scoring at Parx. Well below that level only appearance since. Doubt rivals have much to worry about.
9. Renegade
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 32
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Yet to win in two starts. Better effort when second beaten dead heat in maiden special weight at Belmont At The Big A on most recent start. Very hard to fancy in this line up.
10. Balboa
J: Ricardo Santana, Jr.T: Brittany T. Russell
F: 31551
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Winner last time out at Laurel Park 28 days ago. Long way back to the second when scoring last time. Makes some appeal now tackling this new distance.
11. Talkin
J: Kendrick CarmoucheT: Danny Gargan
F: 12
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Winner on debut. Improved fair amount on that when 6½ lengths second in Grade 1 at Belmont At The Big A only start since. Hard to dismiss on figures.
12. Probably Dreaming
J: Carlos Eduardo LopezT: Gary Capuano
F: 1112
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Three wins on the board already. Pick of efforts when winning by 2¼ lengths in stakes at Delaware Park. Represents a successful barn.