STARK CONTRAST comes here in good form and merit of last effort was underpinned by the clock and looks sure to be thereabouts.
Stark Contrast
Iriseach
Unrivaled Time
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Third Beer
J: Antonio FresuT: Tim Yakteen
F: 120
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Bit below form last time out at Del Mar 9 weeks ago. Lot to find on form and looks well out of depth.
2. Plutarch
J: Juan J. HernandezT: Bob Baffert
F: 22331
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Winner last time out at Del Mar 31 days ago. Long way back to the second when scoring last time.
3. Iriseach
J: Umberto RispoliT: Philip D'Amato
F: 4512
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Successful once so far from four tries. Lifetime-best when ¾ length second in Grade 3 at Del Mar last time out. In a good vein of form right now. Has some of the best form on offer so is expected to be bang there.
4. Stark Contrast
J: Kazushi KimuraT: Michael W. McCarthy
F: 4112
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Two wins from four outings and put up best effort yet when second ¾ length behind Gstaad in Grade 1 at Del Mar. Comes here in good recent form. One to take seriously.
5. Brigante
J: Emisael JaramilloT: Doug F. O'Neill
F: 236016
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Fairly useful effort last time out at Del Mar 31 days ago. Has little in his favour compared to his rivals.
6. Caro Buono
J: Armando AyusoT: Leonard Powell
F: 54455
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Career best last time out at Del Mar 31 days ago. In a good vein of form right now.
7. Unrivaled Time
J: Diego A. HerreraT: Leonard Powell
F: 511
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Has won twice already from 3 appearances. Best form when successful in Grade 3 at Del Mar by ¾ length on latest run. Barn's strike rate at this level serious cause for optimism.