BANZAI BETTY has a decent chance on the figures and is the selection. Miss Watermelon clocked the fastest workout of the day within the last week and can come out best of the remainder. Bank Shot also demands a second look.
Banzai Betty
Miss Watermelon
Bank Shot
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Getting Closer
J: Armando AyusoT: Simon Callaghan
F: 82-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Remains a maiden. Better form when 1¼ lengths second in maiden special weight at Los Alamitos Race Course on most recent start. Turned out quickly following best effort to date.
2. Miss Watermelon
J: Kazushi KimuraT: Jonathan Thomas
F: 72-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Beaten in both runs. Better effort when beaten 1¾ lengths in maiden special weight at Del Mar on latest outing. Has had a bullet workout in last 7 days. Claims are there for all to see and isn't taken lightly.
3. Soul Sister
J: Kyle FreyT: Karen Headley
F: 34-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Not yet finished in the frame. Showed more on latest outing. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
4. Wolf Hill
J: Diego A. HerreraT: Leonard Powell
F: 23-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Beaten in both runs. Better effort when beaten 3¾ lengths in maiden special weight at Los Alamitos Race Course on latest outing. Latest good effort reads well on the clock too.
5. Sounds Lucky
J: Juan J. HernandezT: Bob Baffert
F: 374-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Still searching for first victory, showing a low level of form. Lot to find on form and looks well out of depth.
6. Banzai Betty
J: Umberto RispoliT: George Papaprodromou
F: 245-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Still a maiden after three appearances, not looking devoid of ability. Highly respected on pick of form.
7. Bank Shot
J: Adrian EscobedoT: Ryan Hanson
F: 432-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Generally progressive type. Best effort when ½ length second in maiden special weight at Del Mar on most recent appearance. Runners from this barn always to the fore in this type of race.