HIGH KING must have a good chance based on form ratings and looks worth a wager. Hardtobebetternow has a jockey up with a great record here and appeals most of the rest. Big Bill also requires scrutiny.
High King
Hardtobebetternow
Big Bill
R9 1m Mdn
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Star Of Delhi
J: Tiago Josue PereiraT: D. Wayne Baker
F: 77984-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
Career best last time out at Del Mar 10 weeks ago. Has a very stiff task on the figures.
2. Hardtobebetternow
J: Umberto RispoliT: Tim Yakteen
F: 2-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
Still searching for first victory, not looking a lost cause. Jockey has a great record here. Has good chance on form and likely to be thereabouts.
3. Island Paradise
J: Diego A. HerreraT: Leonard Powell
F: 3-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Making first appearance when beaten 1ΒΌ lengths in maiden claimer at Del Mar. Easy to look elsewhere.
4. Big Bill
J: Abel LezcanoT: Mark Glatt
F: 25243-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
101
Verdict
Third last time out here 3 months ago. Posted a good timefigure last time.
5. Vron By You
J: Kazushi KimuraT: Carla Gaines
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Vronsky colt out of Tizn't Caught. Half-brother to Almost A Factor.
6. Shapoval
J: Tyler BazeT: Jeff Mullins
F: 3320692-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Del Mar 10 weeks ago. Timefigure last time out gives no reason to doubt that form.
7. Bennys Puzzle
J: Ricardo GonzalezT: Jorge Gutierrez
F: 58757-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
108
Verdict
Creditable effort last time out here 4 months ago. Up against it on based on the form ratings.
8. Maul
J: William PyleT: Andreas Psarras
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Danzing Candy gelding out of Cayton. Half-brother to Magnificent Q T.
9. Strait Up Country
J: Emisael JaramilloT: Brendan W. Galvin
F: 6-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
101
Verdict
Having first start when beaten 6 lengths in maiden special weight here. Easy to look elsewhere.
10. Irish Element
J: Mirco DemuroT: Doug F. O'Neill
F: 78687365-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
Respectable effort last time out at Del Mar 10 weeks ago. Barn going great guns.
11. High King
J: Kyle FreyT: Gary Stute
F: 427634-4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Below form last time out here 13 days ago. Decent chance on the numbers.