SHRUG has an excellent chance on figures and is well up to winning this. Yankee Drummer is facing an easier assignment than last time and should chase the selection home.
Shrug
Yankee Drummer
Back In The Saddle
R4 1m Claim
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Governing Party
J: Tyler GaffalioneT: Michael J. Maker
F: 5347\195-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Career best last time out at Churchill Downs 9 weeks ago. Doubt his rivals have much to worry about.
2. Film Academy
J: Edgard J. ZayasT: Mark E. Casse
F: 854\14769-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Below form last time out at Aqueduct 8 weeks ago. Partnered by one of the top riders.
3. Back In The Saddle
J: Joe BravoT: Guadalupe Preciado
F: 2\3221456-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Below form last time out here 6 weeks ago. Rivals today aren't as classy as those last time. Has gone to a new barn since last run.
4. Souper Attentive
J: John R. VelazquezT: Mark E. Casse
F: 434\46522-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
111
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Colonial Downs 4 months ago. Has one of the leading jockeys booked.
5. Shrug
J: David EganT: Diane D. Morici
F: 31\283377-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Bit below form last time out here 8 weeks ago. Has had a bullet workout in last 7 days.
6. Peppermint Man
J: Edgar PerezT: Ronald B. Spatz
F: 5\162-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Has had four runs so far, winning once. Improved on previous form when 1¾ lengths second in claimer here last time out. Plenty to find on the figures.
7. Maruvy
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Jose Francisco D'Angelo
F: 4\3616-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
94
Verdict
Below form last time out here 3 months ago. Lot to find on form and looks well out of depth.
8. Operation Torch
J: Junior AlvaradoT: James J. Toner
F: 23\39-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Good effort last time out at Aqueduct 8 weeks ago. Others have better form ratings.
9. Yankee Drummer
J: Yolber TorresT: Joseph C. Catanese III
F: 46223144-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Career best last time out here 9 weeks ago. Opponents today aren't as classy as those last time. High up on the shortlist and ought to be thereabouts.