FLETCH'S ROCKETTE looks the clear pick on the numbers and is up to winning this. Empress New Groove is ridden by one of the best in the business and is up there on the shortlist too. Chestnut also has claims.
Fletchs Rockette
Empress New Groove
Chestnut
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Vajra
J: Flavien PratT: Rodolphe Brisset
F: 552-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Still searching for first win. Ran best race when finishing ¾ length second in maiden special weight here. Could not have asked for better rider.
2. Saint Tropez
J: Ricardo Santana, Jr.T: Philip Antonacci
F: 8
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Only appearance so far when beaten 6½ lengths in maiden special weight here. Easily passed over.
3. Collective Bargain
J: Luis R. Rivera, Jr.T: Chad Summers
F: 5552
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Best effort when ½ length second in maiden special weight at Monmouth Park. Been plenty to like about recent efforts.
4. Fletchs Rockette
J: Junior AlvaradoT: William I. Mott
F: 3-452
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Generally progressive. Ran best race when second 2¼ lengths behind Cold Spell in maiden special weight here. No denying chance on the numbers.
5. Empress New Groove
J: Tyler GaffalioneT: Saffie A. Joseph
F: 29-585
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Achieved little last time out here 21 days ago. The mount of one of the best jockeys. Makes plenty of appeal and has to enter calculations.
6. Chestnut
J: Manuel FrancoT: Fernando Abreu
F: 224
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Still a maiden after three starts, showing a low level of form. Barn represented by just this runner today.
7. Foster Lane
J: Javier CastellanoT: Lisa L. Lewis
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Hightail filly out of Chica Boom Chic. Half-sister to Quality Chic.
8. My Divine Spirit
J: Jose L. OrtizT: Jorge R. Abreu
F: 662-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Not yet won a race. Pick of efforts when sixth 3½ lengths behind All Night Revival in maiden special weight at Monmouth Park. Doubt rivals have much to worry about.