An open Group One. TED NOFFEY has a decent chance on the figures and should make a bold show. Brant could hardly have a better rider aboard and can emerge best of the remainder. Intrepido is another worth looking at.
Ted Noffey
Brant
Intrepido
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
8. Ted Noffey
J: John R. VelazquezT: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 111
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Winner last time out at Keeneland 27 days ago. One to consider on figures.
7. Brant
J: Flavien PratT: Bob Baffert
F: 11
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Has won both races so far. Better effort when successful in Grade 1 here by length on latest run. Jockey a massive positive. Arrives in good order and should run well.
1. Intrepido
J: Hector Isaac BerriosT: Jeff Mullins
F: 411
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Made a good start to career, winning twice already. Best form when successful in Grade 1 at Santa Anita by ¾ length last time. Barn know the time of day.
2. Blackout Time
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Kenneth G. McPeek
F: 212
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Keeneland 27 days ago. Has one of the leading jockeys booked.
4. Comport
J: Tyler GaffalioneT: Eddie Kenneally
F: 1212
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Has had four runs so far, winning twice and put up best effort yet when second beaten head in Grade 3 at Churchill Downs latest. Very hard to fancy from a form perspective.
3. Mr. A. P.
J: Antonio FresuT: Vladimir Cerin
F: 221
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Winner last time out at Santa Anita 18 days ago. Hasn't an easy task on the figures.
6. Litmus Test
J: Jose L. OrtizT: Bob Baffert
F: 143
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Third last time out at Keeneland 27 days ago. Jockey booking a major plus.
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Non-Runners
5. Civil Liberty
J: Lanfranco DettoriT: Doug F. O'Neill
F: 234
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Generally improving form. Best effort when finishing 6½ lengths fourth in Grade 1 at Santa Anita on latest start. Plenty to find in this company.