CAIRO COMEDY is in decent nick at present and is the tentative selection. Estrella has a rider in the saddle with few peers round here and could well come out best of the rest. Affirming also has claims.
Cairo Comedy
Estrella
Affirming
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. Affirming
J: Javier CastellanoT: Joseph F. Orseno
F: 585
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Maiden whose standout effort was on debut. Not been able to repeat that form since. Latest run was backed up by a good timefigure. Blinkers go on today for the first time.
1. Cairo Comedy
J: David EganT: Ronald B. Spatz
F: 6263
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Still looking for first win. Pick of efforts when second beaten 1½ lengths in maiden claimer here. Recent form has an appealing look to it. Respected.
2. Hot Cocoa
J: Rajiv MaraghT: Mary Lightner
F: 434633
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Poor maiden. Third last time out at Tampa Bay Downs 26 days ago.
9. Estrella
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Daniel C. Hurtak
F: 44277873
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Third last time out here 6 weeks ago. Jockey has a great record here. Has decent credentials so good chance will be on the premises.
4. Nyfive
J: Edgar PerezT: Victor Barboza, Jr.
F: 8
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Making first appearance when eighth 14 lengths in maiden special weight here. Up against it on based on the form ratings.
7. Smiling Rosie
J: Tyler GaffalioneT: Mark A. Hennig
F: 7609
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Still searching for first win. Best effort when ninth 12¾ lengths behind Salt Princess in maiden optional claimer at Aqueduct. Taking on some easier opponents than last time.
8. Lisa Connects
J: Edwin GonzalezT: Kelly J. Breen
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Having first start when beaten 9¼ lengths in maiden claimer at Delaware Park. Doubt rivals have much to worry about.
5. Incendiary
J: Horacio KaramanosT: Mary E. Eppler
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Been out just once so far when 10½ lengths tenth in maiden special weight at Laurel Park. Has changed trainer.
6. Spiral
J: Junior AlvaradoT: Michael R. Matz
F: 9
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Been out just once so far when 9½ lengths ninth in maiden claimer at Meadowlands. Doubt her rivals have much to worry about.