MOONLIGHTER looks the clear pick on the numbers and looks to have good claims. Joe Birdeaux has a rider in the plate who shines round here and is the pick of the remainder. Happycastle is likely to be involved in the finish too.
Moonlighter
Joe Birdeaux
Happycastle
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Moonlighter
J: Erik BarbaranT: Robert M. Gorham
F: 2322-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
268
Verdict
Still searching for first win. Ran best race when finishing head second in maiden special weight here. Very good prospects on figures.
4. Rockaway Tiger
J: German TerrazaT: Robert C. Cline
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Having first run when second beaten 6½ lengths in maiden special weight here. Course stats point to barn's runners here not being taken lightly.
5. Joe Birdeaux
J: Rocco BowenT: Sydney R. Rotunno
F: 0-3627
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Achieved little last time out here 17 days ago. Jockey has a superb strike-rate at this track. Credentials look pretty obvious so has to be one for the shortlist.
2. Killa Creed
J: Chelsey KeiserT: David Wolochuk
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Jimmy Creed gelding out of Moon Date. Half-brother to Little Shance.
6. Happycastle
J: Angel I. DiazT: Rodney C. Faulkner
F: 6-236255
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Achieved little last time out here 17 days ago. Barn's runners here not discounted easily.
3. Mister Bad Example
J: Victor R. FernandezT: Robert C. Cline
F: 6
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Making racecourse debut when sixth beaten 11 lengths in maiden special weight here. Plenty to find in this company.
13. Lordbetwentothorns
J: David J. HaldarT: Justin Radosevich
F: 54323-732
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Runner-up last time out here 8 weeks ago. Has plenty to find on our form ratings.
11. Lowells Gift
J: Kevin GonzalezT: Jeff Fletcher
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Making first start when seventh beaten 11¼ lengths in maiden special weight here. Plenty to find on the figures.
9. Blink N Im Gone
J: Jose A. BrachoT: Joseph M. Poole
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Flameaway gelding out of Kissy Suzuki. Half-brother to Dial Direct.
8. Best Gamble
J: Fernando Salazar BecerraT: Emily Szczepanski
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
West Coast gelding out of Cargo Jet. Half-brother to G's Ship Load. Barn not a regular source of winners.
12. Cantcatchlilfletch
J: Luis Alberto BatistaT: Jeff Fletcher
F: 56448
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Down the field last time out here 5 weeks ago. Hard to enthuse about his chances on form ratings.
10. Rollin For Real
J: Luis Raul RiveraT: Justin Radosevich
F: 88466
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Career best last time out here 17 days ago. Lot to find on form and looks well out of depth.
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Non-Runners
7. Thousand Cuts
J: Mauro CedilloT: David Wolochuk
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Thousand Words gelding out of Plastique. Half-brother to Highly Explosive. Represents a barn that commands plenty of respect.