LITTLE SAM'S is in decent nick at present and should make a bold show. Ashkenazi can come out best of the rest. Special Sauce is another not dismissed lightly.
Little Sams
Ashkenazi
Special Sauce
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Constant Chatter
J: Summer PaulyT: Larry E. Smith
F: 31-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
123
Verdict
Third of 8 first time up. Improved greatly on that when scoring by 3 lengths in maiden special weight at Belterra Park next time. Doubt rivals have much to worry about.
2. Diablo Shiraz
J: Edgar MoralesT: John Ennis
F: 4170-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Has won one of four outings. Ran best race when beating rest by 2 lengths and more in maiden special weight at Kentucky Downs second time up. Hard to enthuse about her chances on the figures.
3. Special Sauce
J: Walter A. RodriguezT: Larry Rivelli
F: 1244-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Has had four runs so far and won once. Best effort when fourth 2¾ lengths behind Paving in allowance optional claimer at Fair Grounds second time up. Jockey/trainer combination usually does very well when teaming up.
4. Zoomaha
J: Jose Ramos GutierrezT: Genaro Garcia
F: 32971-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Winner last time out here 5 weeks ago. Easily passed over.
5. Emilys Joy
J: Martin GarciaT: Israel Acevedo
F: 6718255-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Below form last time out at Indiana Grand 10 weeks ago. Represents a barn with a good record in similar races.
6. Tale Of Lady Maria
J: Santiago GonzalezT: Maria E. Pinzon
F: 85106-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
O
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Career best last time out at Indiana Grand 12 weeks ago. Has little in her favour compared to her rivals.
7. Little Sams
J: Oscar VillarrealT: Israel Acevedo
F: 52361433-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Third last time out at Churchill Downs 7 weeks ago. Comes here in a very good vein of form. Chance is crystal clear and will take plenty of beating.
8. Ashkenazi
J: Luan MachadoT: Rick Hiles
F: 4132216-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Fairly-useful performer. Below form last time out at Churchill Downs 7 weeks ago. One for the shortlist given obvious credentials.
9. Celestial Harmony
J: Gabriel SaezT: Erick Alexander Torres
F: 776316-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Bit below form last time out at Churchill Downs 8 weeks ago. Hard to enthuse about her chances on the figures.
10. Jr Miss Starlet
J: Yarmarie L. CorreaT: Joseph D. Davis
F: 4689910-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Achieved little last time out here 24 days ago. Much more needed on our form ratings.
11. Miss Clarke
J: Samuel E. BermudezT: Michael Evans II
F: 4344218-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Bit below form last time out at Indiana Grand 10 weeks ago. Firmly up against it.
12. Amis Garnet
J: Fernando De La CruzT: Joseph D. Davis
F: 9126-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
One win from four runs. Best effort when second beaten 3¼ lengths in allowance at Indiana Grand second time up. Riding arrangements suggest this is the one the barn are pinning their hopes on.