An open Group One. EXPLORA has a good recent workout on record and looks the one to fall in with. Percy's Bar drops back from a route to a sprint with blinkers on and should be involved in the finish too. On Time Girl also needs a closer look.
Explora
Percys Bar
On Time Girl
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Explora
J: Flavien PratT: Bob Baffert
F: 212-12141
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Winner last time out at Churchill Downs 9 weeks ago. Put in a good piece of work the other day. Merits serious consideration.
6. On Time Girl
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Brad H. Cox
F: 1121-1312
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Churchill Downs 9 weeks ago. Clear of the rest last time, and obviously in decent heart.
1. Movie Night
J: Jose L. OrtizT: William Walden
F: 211
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Made a good start to career, winning twice already. Best form when successful in allowance optional claimer at Churchill Downs by 5½ lengths last time. Plenty to find in this company.
5. Goodall
J: John R. VelazquezT: Steven M. Asmussen
F: 211512
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Runner-up last time out here 29 days ago. Jockey has compiled an enviable record at this level.
2. Percys Bar
J: Manuel FrancoT: Ben Colebrook
F: 11223-175
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Below form last time out at Churchill Downs 8 weeks ago. Blinkers on now dropping from a route to a sprint. Could sharpen up for first-time blinkers.
3. Sippin Pretty
J: Ricardo Santana, Jr.T: Ian R. Wilkes
F: 21161
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Winner last time out here 29 days ago. In decent nick at present.
4. Where Luck Lives
J: Luis SaezT: Brian A. Lynch
F: 4-11
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Twice a winner from first 3 appearances. Best form when landing spoils by 5¼ lengths in allowance optional claimer at Churchill Downs last time. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
8. Carmel Coast
J: Tyler GaffalioneT: D. Whitworth Beckman
F: 16-125
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Fairly useful effort last time out here 29 days ago. Has little in favour compared to rivals.