An open Group One. ENGLISHMAN will be hard to beat based on form ratings and is a confident pick. Solitude Dude put in a good piece of work the other day and is taken to get second.
Englishman
Deep Flame
Local Knowledge
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Englishman
J: Jose L. OrtizT: Cherie DeVaux
F: 1-121
Price History:
1.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
83
Verdict
Bagged third win and took form to a new level when beating rest by 5¾ lengths and more in Grade 1 here when last seen. Looks to have plenty in hand on figures.
2. Deep Flame
J: Flavien PratT: Brad H. Cox
F: 2211
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Bagged second win and took step forward when landing spoils by 5¾ lengths in Grade 3 at Churchill Downs9 weeks ago. In a good vein of form right now.
5. Local Knowledge
J: John R. VelazquezT: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 1-31
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Made a good start to career, winning twice already. Best form when successful in Grade 2 here by head last time. Latest run was backed up by a good timefigure.
6. Amberjack
J: Javier CastellanoT: Jorge Delgado
F: 2321
Price History:
36.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Winner once so far. Pick of efforts when second beaten 2½ lengths in maiden special weight at Monmouth Park. Has a very stiff task on the figures.
1. Stickupwithoutagun
J: Manuel FrancoT: Ilkay Kantarmaci
F: 618-31941
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Winner last time out here 15 days ago. Expected to blossom in new surroundings. Having first run for this barn today.