PHOENIX FLYING is of major interest on barn debut and seems the one they have to beat. Empire's Classic is facing an easier assignment than last time and ought to be involved in the finish too. Sweet Odyssey deserves some consideration too.
Phoenix Flying
Empires Classic
Sweet Odyssey
R11 1m Mdn Claim
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Sweet Odyssey
J: Antonio FresuT: Philip D'Amato
F: 583-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
322
Verdict
Had three runs and not yet off the mark, not looking devoid of ability. Drops in grade.
2. Cagey Burglar
J: Ricardo JaimeT: Ryan Bratcher
F: 5579
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Remains a maiden. Ran best race when beaten 5½ lengths in maiden optional claimer at Turf Paradise. Very much up against it on figures.
3. Sweet Knowledge
J: Abel LezcanoT: Dan Blacker
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Danzing Candy gelding out of Field of Interest. Half-brother to Papa Tony. Very rare for barn to have a winner first time out.
4. Makutu
J: Diego A. HerreraT: Carla Gaines
F: 772
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Remains a maiden but form is improving. Pick of efforts when finishing 3¼ lengths second in maiden claimer here on latest appearance. Plenty to find in this company.
5. Empires Classic
J: Kazushi KimuraT: Mike Puype
F: 44363232-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
246
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Santa Anita 8 months ago. Not so much up against it in this contest. Will have a big part to play if raring to go following a break.
6. Both Sides Of Bad
J: Hector Isaac BerriosT: Jeff Mullins
F: 42
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Generally progressive sort. Best form when 1½ lengths second in maiden special weight at Wyoming Downs on latest outing. Has changed trainer.
7. Brother Brother
J: Juan J. HernandezT: Doug F. O'Neill
F: 74
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Out of the frame in both runs. Better form when last seen. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
8. Phoenix Flying
J: Drayden Van DykeT: John W. Sadler
F: 52-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
294
Verdict
Yet to win in two appearances. Better effort when second beaten ¾ length in maiden claimer here when last seen. Of major interest on barn debut.
9. Going Viral
J: Armando AguilarT: Marcia Stortz
F: 8-637423
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
O
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third last time out here 29 days ago. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
10. Poor Connection
J: Umberto RispoliT: Michael W. McCarthy
F: 7-86
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
O
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Maiden whose foremost effort remains first time out. Hasn't reproduced that form since. Plenty to find on the figures.
11. Pio Nono
J: David CohenT: Vladimir Cerin
F: 247
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Maiden whose standout effort came on debut. Not been in anything like same form since. Rivals today aren't as classy as those last time. Hard to leave out of calculations at this new distance.
12. Oakleys Smile
J: Kyle FreyT: Francisco Rodriguez
F: 568
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Still looking for debut success, shaping as if having a bit of ability. Still got some potential but maybe not at this distance. Something to find now tried at a different distance.
13. Djoser
J: Ruben SilveraT: Peter Miller
F: 4633
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Best effort when 3¾ lengths third in maiden claimer here. Has been in the mix of late.