STRATEGIC RISK looks the clear pick on the numbers and is the tentative selection. Universe arrives here in a very good vein of form and ought to be involved in the finish too. Rancho Santa Fe is another to consider.
Strategic Risk
Universe
Rancho Santa Fe
R10 1m1f Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Universe
J: Joel RosarioT: Kenneth G. McPeek
F: 1322-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Has had four runs so far, winning once. Best effort yet when finishing 1¾ lengths second in Grade 2 at Churchill Downs last time out. In a good vein of form right now. One for the shortlist given obvious credentials.
2. Baytown Dreamer
J: Orlando BocachicaT: Paul McEntee
F: 32416397-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Fair effort last time out at Keeneland 10 weeks ago. Makes limited appeal against this opposition.
3. Boca Beach Club
J: Luis SaezT: James P. DiVito
F: 12-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Successful on debut. Stepped up fair amount on that when second beaten 1¾ lengths in stakes here next time. Easy to look elsewhere.
4. Silent Tactic
J: Jaime A. TorresT: Mark E. Casse
F: 12-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Successful first time out. Left that form behind when ¾ length second in Grade 3 at Woodbine next time. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
5. Rancho Santa Fe
J: Florent GerouxT: Brad H. Cox
F: 11-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
83
Verdict
Successful in both starts. Showed more when landing spoils by ½ length in allowance optional claimer at Keeneland on latest run. Ridden by a jockey whose record here is top notch.
6. Oscars Hope
J: Ricardo Santana, Jr.T: Thomas M. Amoss
F: 21211-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Winner last time out at Delta Downs 5 weeks ago. All the evidence suggests he has a very tough task.
7. Strategic Risk
J: Javier CastellanoT: Mark E. Casse
F: 14631-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Winner last time out at Gulfstream Park 5 weeks ago. Looks to have plenty in hand on figures.
8. Scar Ship
J: Ramon A. VazquezT: Ricky Courville
F: 2612-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Has had four runs so far, winning once. Best effort yet when finishing ½ length second in stakes at Fair Grounds last time out. Reappears quickly after running career best. Blinkers now go on.
9. Sleepingonfreedom
J: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Kenneth G. McPeek
F: 211-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Twice a winner from first 3 appearances. Best form when landing spoils by 1½ lengths in starter allowance at Churchill Downs last time. Barn's runners usually warrant a second look.