FRENCH BLUE has a rider in the saddle with few peers round here and looks to have good prospects. Rational Theory is back at a more suitable distance today and looks the one for the runner-up spot.
French Blue
Rational Theory
True Princess
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Rational Theory
J: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Steven M. Asmussen
F: 3472-2116
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Below form last time out at Churchill Downs 23 days ago. Back at a more appropriate distance today. Easy to fancy on several counts and high up there on the shortlist.
2. Overcome Adversity
J: Francisco ArrietaT: Matt A. Shirer
F: 12-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
Below form last time out at Oaklawn Park 5 months ago. Put in a good piece of work the other day.
3. True Princess
J: Gabriel SaezT: Lonnie Briley
F: 4-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
287
Verdict
Fairly-useful performer. Career best last time out at Churchill Downs 10 months ago.
4. If If If
J: Danny SheehyT: Chris A. Hartman
F: 2-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Second of 9 on debut. Showed a similar level of ability when winning by 8¾ lengths in maiden claimer at Oaklawn Park only start since. Has changed trainer.
5. Vicki Rose
J: Luan MachadoT: Pavel Matejka
F: 1626-1241
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Fairly-useful performer. Winner last time out at Churchill Downs 6 weeks ago.
6. French Blue
J: Florent GerouxT: Bob Baffert
F: 135523
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third last time out at Churchill Downs 15 days ago. The mount of one of the best jockeys. Holds solid claims and is the selection.