SMOOVIN SATURDAY ought to go well and looks to have a leading chance. Ocean Bear comes here in a very good vein of form and is likely to be close at the finish too. Sammy Davis isn't entirely out of it either.
Smoovin Saturday
Sammy Davis
John Metcalfe
R8 1m Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Sammy Davis
J: Hector Isaac BerriosT: John W. Sadler
F: 1152-
Price History:
2.88
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Winner twice so far from four attempts and stepped up again last time despite being beaten ¾ length in stakes at Del Mar. Barns's preferred runner looking at the riding arrangements.
4. Smoovin Saturday
J: Tiago Josue PereiraT: Michael W. McCarthy
F: 11-
Price History:
3.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Unbeaten in two races. Better form when scoring at Los Alamitos Race Course next time out by 1¼ lengths on latest run. Has a decent-looking chance on form ratings.
7. John Metcalfe
J: Juan J. HernandezT: Craig Anthony Lewis
F: 69222-
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Los Alamitos Race Course 5 weeks ago. Been knocking at the door in recent races.
9. Pavlovian
J: Mirco DemuroT: Doug F. O'Neill
F: 2127204-
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Creditable effort last time out at Los Alamitos Race Course 5 weeks ago. Plenty to find in this company.
1. My Boy Stan
J: Kazushi KimuraT: Nolan Ramsey
F: 13-
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Successful on debut. Much better effort when beaten ½ length in allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park only start since. Easy to look elsewhere.
11. Cruise Home
J: Welfin R. OrantesT: Dean Pederson
F: 31-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Third of 8 first time up. Showed improved form when successful in maiden special weight at Los Alamitos Race Course by 2¼ lengths subsequently. Plenty to find in this company.
3. Start The Ride
J: Armando AyusoT: Dan Blacker
F: 4-
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Has run just the once to date when fourth 6 lengths in maiden special weight at Del Mar. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
10. Fionello
J: Emisael JaramilloT: Steve R. Knapp
F: 144655-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Creditable effort last time out at Los Alamitos Race Course 5 weeks ago. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
5. Almost There
J: Abel LezcanoT: Ryan Hanson
F: 22-4
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Still searching for first victory, not looking a lost cause. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.