Saratoga: Daily Game Plan for Monday, July 21

Race 1

Gato Azul

Goes for a new barn after showing little in his downstate debut last month; colt did return to work ok at his Delaware base for an outfit that has had some luck from relatively limited runners this year and both of the dam's other foals to race were sprint winners including 225K earner Read the Research who won 6 times; maybe he brings more to the table with the initial experience behind him but the rail draw is no bargain.

Dusk to Dawn

Showed more early lick after adding shades in his second start at Belmont, but the beaten chalk didn't have much left for the drive and finished well behind one of today's foes; he did perk up in a drill here the other day and his barn boasts excellent numbers with returnees; returning pilot had a terrific kick off to the meeting on Friday and this guy's price does figure to be much better here; looks like they may have to come and get him to win.

Shimba

Pricey local yearling buy took all the money trying 8 panels on the Belmont lawn first time out and wasn't really beaten all that much over that wet course behind a couple of guys who already returned to score; he's been working well here for a barn that does nice worth with runners who have had a race and in addition to a couple of turf winners, his unraced dam dropped 3 main track sprint winners including multiple SW New York bred sprinter and 458K earner Law Enforcement, so this guy has a right to be very good on the dirt; with a conditioning run under his belt he may be set now.

Broadway Bay

Newcomer is by a sire who gets nearly 8% first out winners from his offspring and the dam was a limited sprint winner who lost 20 races prior to dropping 3 winners (2 sprint winners) from 4 foals to race; Castellano jumps aboard which garners him a look as he does quite well when called upon by this outfit, but they hit at a light clip of late with newcomers and the drills don't offer many clues.

Cuantos

Sat a nice trip down inside in his Belmont debut a few weeks back but when the real running began he checked out; barn hits at a decent clip with runners who have had a race and this guy is kin to 3 multiple sprint winners including multiple SP, 364K earner Bounding Bi, so he's got a right to improve, but he'll need to in order to step here.

Curious Cal

Gelding should have a little bottom for the cut back to sprinting after again getting beaten as the chalk, this time at 8 panels; he owns some of the better numbers in the field and the barn does do well with its runners trying shorter trips but note that Castellano sides with a newcomer today; dam's 2 other foals to race are 6 figure earners including 9 time winner (1 dirt sprint) and 353K earner Princess Mara; contender but he again figures to have a following at the windows.

American Hero

He was sent off at big prices in each of his 2 starts and never got involved either time; worktab as of this writing interestingly indicates they sent him West where he worked a solid half mile from the gate earlier this month but then he showed up on the downstate tab last week; dam was a 6 time winner and 222K earner but this guy has yet to even show flashes of that type of ability; can only watch him today.

Greg's Fourwheeler

Earned a co-field best Beyer when just a neck off Curious Cal on the stretchout in his second career start at Belmont and that represented a move forward after being defeated by that guy by nearly 4 lengths in his sprint debut; nice to see a top pilot take interest and this gelding should have some bottom for the cut back to this trip; lone winning sib from 2 to race did so routing and this one's slow local breeze the other day doesn't bode so well for him sticking within range of the pacesetters today; prefer others on the win end.

Keen's Cupla

Rolled on to get second money after breaking at the back of the pack from the fence in his downstate debut a few weeks back; colt returned to breeze quickly across the street on Friday and the move to the outside draw should put him in a nice tracking spot from the bell; all 3 of his sibs to race are sprint winners including 97K earner Molly's Ship who won 6 times at sprinting; with a normal second out move forward he looms a scary presence. - Steve Grabowski

Race 2

Partisan Politics

By G1 sprint winner (5-7 at 2, won debut) that is 12% with 2yo FTS and 13% 1st-turf; 1st starter from dam that was G2-placed on turf (179K, 1-4 at 2, 0-15 on turf); 2nd dam multiple SW America America (403K, 3-17 at 2, won debut, 2-16 on turf); barn 4-11 (36%, $2.97 ROI) over past 5 years with 2yo FTS in MSW turf sprints at Spa, according to Formulator; interesting.

Lamontagne

40K weanling sold for 95K as a yearling; by G2 route winner (1-2 at 2) that is 14% with 2yos and 9% with turf runners; 1st starter from unplaced dam (0-2 on turf); dam 1/2 multiple SP Oh Summer (184K, 0-2 at 2) and SW Cayman Sunset (106K, 2-4 at 2, 0-3 turf); barn 2-10 ($1.39 ROI) over past 5 years with 2yos in turf MSW at Spa; taken in hand to track leader 6/21, but couldn't make late dent; expect early speed under Frankie.

Neilinger

Sold for 205K in March after breezing 1F in 10.1; by G1 route winner (2-2 at 2) that is 13% with 2yo FTS and 9% with 1st-turfers; 1st starter from dam that was G1-placed sprinting on turf at 2 in England (59K, 1-4 at 2, 0-4 turf); dam 1/2 turf stakes-winner Sefroua (59K, 3-10 turf, 1st-turf winner); barn 1-17 (6%, $1.51 ROI) past 5 years 2yo FTS MSW turf sprints; workmate Aimone finished 3rd on dirt Opening Day.

Riddle Me This

100K yearling was a 75K RNA in March after breezing 1F in 10.4; by G1 route winner (1-3 at 2, 0-1 turf) that is 1-8 with 2yo FTS and 1-4 with 1st-turfers; 1st starter out of dam that stakes-placed on turf (161K, 0-3 at 2, 2-10 turf); dam 1/2 to G1 2yo route winner Stevie Wonderboy ($1.0M, 3-5 at 2) and 2yo G3 turf winner Theysken's Theory (195K, 2-5 at 2, 4-9 turf); barn 0-15 past 5 years with FTS on turf; solid works.

Kisses for Romeo

60K RNA weanling sold for 100K as yearling; by 2yo sprint winner (33K, 1-2 at 2) that is 17% with 2yo FTS; 1st starter from G3-placed dam (191K); dam 1/2 multiple SW Golden Strategy (161K, 3-3 at 2); 7/6 work matches Alwaysinmycircle (61 dirt Beyer).

Sashay

By G1 turf winner (1-5 at 2) that is 25% with 2yo FTS and 16% with 1st-turfers; 1st starter from placed dam (14K, 0-4 turf); 3rd dam is multiple SW Words of War (683K, 2-7 at 2, 7-31 turf); barn 7-22 (32% $3.21 ROI) past 5 years 2yo FTS MSW turf sprints; 7/8 work matches Full Tap (3rd in dirt debut Friday).

Delaware Bay

75K RNA yearling sold for 130K in April after working 1F in 10.1; 1/2 multiple SW Angelica Zapata (511K, 1-5 at 2, 2-8 turf) by multiple G1 route winner (3-5 at 2, won debut) that is 16% with 2yo FTS and 15% 1st turf; multiple SP dam (288K, 1-10 on turf) has 2 winners from 2 runners (1-1 with 2yos, 1-2 turfers); barn 1-16 (6%, $0.89 ROI) past 5 years 2yo FTS MSW turf sprints; 6/27 work matches Amazing Littlelady (55 turf Beyer).

Rainha Da Bateria

1/2 to G3 turf SW Kindergarden Kid (338K), G3 turf SW Assateague (398K, 1-3 at 2), and 2yo G1-placed router He's Had Enough (492K, won debut, 0-2 turf) by G2 route winner that is 12% with 2yo FTS and 11% 1st-turf; dam was turf SW (179K, 0-2 at 2, 1st-turf winner) with 4 winners from 6 runners (3-5 with 2yos, 2 FTS winners, 3-6 turfers); barn 2-11 (18%, $2.65 ROI) past 5 years 2yo FTS MSW turf sprints Spa.

Hooligan

95K yearling by G2 sprint winner (1-3 at 2, won debut, 2-4 turf, 1st-turf winner) that is 14% with 2yo FTS and 11% 1st-turfers; route-winning dam (98K, 0-1 at 2, 0-1 turf) has 2 winners from 4 runners (1-3 with 2yos, 0-3 turfers); dam 1/2 G2 sprint winner Swingin On Ice (236K, 0-1 turf); barn 3-20 (15%, $1.02 ROI) past 5 years 2yo FTS MSW turf sprints; 6/28 work matches Banksy (4th debut Keeneland polytrack). - Dan Illman

Race 3

Annie Walker

Drop, stretch out and slop to glib track worked to perfection in last; even though she won clear, those races can also be taxing; not a ton of speed in here but not sure she will be able to get such an easy lead here; valid contender, far from a cinch.

Rumble Doll

Toss race two back; she didn't want any part of the route; apparently not much of a work horse but the last race came back okay; the 5th finisher took a $25K N2L and the winner repeated in an N1X fray; would tread lightly here.

Legally Bay

Miss proved how tough it can be sometimes to beat winners right back; at least she is back on dirt; don't be oversold by the margin two back as it was slop aided and she only beat 5 that day; needs very best.

Another Incident

Soph handles any kind of going; she has the 2 races to draw from now and Bravo should have a nice clue as to what's under the hood now; she has been stable here so she should be comfortable with the surroundings; major player.

Wraith

Lack of speed a valid concern; she bobbled in the May outing and was caught wide in last pair; she had to loop the field when coming from dead last in the win; one angle to think about: this rider was up for the lone victory.

Corinthian's Glory

Don't be too harsh about last as she may have just hated the off going; far from disgraced in the Calder outing and would expect her to be on the muscle fresh; if she can show the kind of speed she did in the 2014 opener, miss just may get brave; don't sell too short - Brian Mulligan

Race 4

Okey Dokey Smokey

Sire is 83-for-620 (13%) with 1st-time starters; is out of an unraced dam who produced 4 winners from 4 other foals to race including 157K-earner Parachute Coney (4-for-22) who did not win until start 10 of career; was outworked by the other 1ster in the field On Moonlight Bay; will be taking a wait and see approach.

Midnight Frolic

The good news is this is known as the biggest-class drop in racing (MSW-to-maiden claiming) while his trainer has a dynamic-29% win record with similar-layoff runners (90 days away for this) since 2013; the bad news is he did not show anything in his debut when defeated by the show finisher who graduated next out in a BEL-MSW with an 86 Beyer.

Casa Cavallo

5 straight double-digit length defeats leaves him ranked as an outsider; the 2-back runner-up and show finishers both Beyered 76 in next-out BEL-MSW wins; new rider is his 5th different jockey in 6 career starts which is not a good-win angle; would be a shocker.

Tony B

The comeback race 1st time starting as a 3-year-old represents a career-low Beyer; the blinkers are removed (Zito 1-for-17 since 2013) for his 2nd start off more than a 9-month layoff; the runner-up finisher from last Beyered 63 in a next-out MTH-MSW win.

Wild Skye

Lacked the finishing kick vs. Hey Kid as the added furlong does not figure to help his cause; that was a very-good 2nd-time out improvement race when adding Lasix for the 1st time; off latest have him ranked a tad below the top contenders.

Artemus Paperboy

Big speed in 1 of 3 races; today hopes to get out of the gate quickly then never look back; returns to conventional dirt and 7F which was the surface/distance of his 2-back field-best Beyer speed figure when defeated by the runner-up finisher who Beyered 82 in a next-out CD-MSW win; the debut runner-up graduated in a MNR-MSW event next out (73); contender.

Butkennyrun

1st Lasix after showing an improving-Beyer pattern for each start; 1st blinkers in last where he showed better tactical speed stalking the pace then coming up empty in deep stretch at today's distance; cuts the price tag in half seeking answers.

Hey Kid

His 1st start on dirt represents a best-last-race Beyer speed figure showing a massive-form improvement in his 2nd-career start racing with 1st blinkers; the trainer's 22%-win mark with maiden claimers since 2013 is a plus; he figures to sit just off the speed then should be tough to hold off late if can just repeat last; the pick.

Freight

Same owner-new trainer for his 1st start in almost 10 months; the new barn owns an incredible 32%-win mark with similar long-layoff runners; was DQd from a SAR turf win last summer so has other options if this dirt start doesn't work out; great sign that he ran well off the bench; his May-fresh defeat represents his career-best-dirt Beyer; the one to beat.

Neilos

Cuts back to his shortest-distance test since the career debut loss vs. the winner who repeated in a PRX alw. with a 77 Beyer; turf-to-dirt is a 28% win angle from his trainer; last main-track start was on a sloppy track chasing the runner-up who Beyered 65 in a next-out BEL-16K-maiden-claiming victory.

On Moonlight Bay

Unveils for an 0-for-18 debut trainer since 2013; sire is 5-for-53 (9%) with 1st-time starters; is the 1st foal out of a 2-0-0-0 dam (2K) who's only other foal to race is 1-for-3 Shedrow Cocktails (12K) who graduated in his 3rd start; outworked the other 1ster Okey Dokey Smokey. - Art Gropper

Race 5

Thomas Hill

He was a winner over this turf course and at today's distance in 2013, but he must bounce back with a top try after a sub par performance in his latest outing in order to contend, and the rail post doesn't do him any favor.

Came Back

His most recent start was arguably the sharpest performance of his career, but he'll have to take his game to another level if he's to threaten the top contenders in this one; he looks like more of an outsider.

Console

He's wildly inconsistent, but his best race makes him tough to tackle in this spot, and it's probably worth noting how well he ran over this turf course last year when returned from a layoff; Castellano has won with 27 of 86 (31%) mounts for this barn in 2014.

Awakino Cat

Multiple stakes winner has 14 wins next to his name and he's been at his best racing over the Saratoga turf while winning half of his 10 starts; obviously his faster days are behind him, but he's still capable of being competitive at this level of competition.

Non Stop

Grade 3 stakes placed gelding was beaten by a couple of today's rivals sprinting over the Belmont Park turf just two start sback, but that was his first start after a layoff, and he's eligible to be ready for a sharper try today; he merits respect whether this race is run over turf or dirt.

Heart Doctor

Respect the fact that he's had some success from 18 starts over turf, but he's had his success against lesser competition, and this has to be considered a difficult step up in class for him after getting the better of 25-20k claimers at Arlington Park in his latest outing; that said, the way Dettori started this meeting he looks like he can get a donkey to hustle.

Storm Pursuit

Not that his form sprinting over turf has been bad, but based on what he's done in his two most recent starts, his connections might be hoping to see this race get moved to the main track; he is one-for-one over this turf course, but he'll have to top his previous best turf attempt to beat this field.

Isn'tlovejustgrand

He appears to be on top of his game entering this race and he's getting back over a turf course that has been kind to him in the past; of the horses in the main body of this race, he sports th ebest last race Beyer Speed Figure; he looks to be well meant while making his second start after a layoff.

Bug Juice

He carries multiple stakes winning credentials with him and he'll have the look of a top contender along with Non Stop if this race has to be taken off the turf; he was last seen earning a career best Beyer Speed Figure and he's two-for-two over the main track here; first call for Rosario. - Brian Pochman

Race 6

Live Longshot

BURNDOWNTHETOWN (#7, 20-1) speculative play here but the price will be huge; earned figures in high 40s as a 2yo in her pair of turf races last year while the favorites are only running a couple lengths faster. Her last turf race produced three next-out winners. - Chuck Kuehhas

BURNDOWNTHETOWN (#7, 20-1): Within a few lengths of several other logical contenders based on two grass races against the likes of Grade 1-placed Summer Solo last fall; homebred full sister to multiple turf stakes winner Gitchee Goomie may have just been out for an airing at Finger Lakes the other day. --Dave Litfin

Make Your Point

Moves back to the lawn after blowing a clear midstretch lead when equipped with shades in the off the turfer at Belmont last month; her lone surface spin wasn't bad and she'll move to the inside slot which could help her sit a good spot from the bell; with Castellano taking the return call she's one to consider.

Under Scrutiny

Didn't have much impact in her return from the break last time; maybe she's tighter with that one behind her and the move inside can't hurt, but she's got some moving forward to do to get involved in the outcome here; have to side with others.

Fire Ship

Showed good speed on the drop to this level while making her first start on the green, but blew a clear midstretch lead and finished off the board in that one; while she's had plenty of chances this is only her second spin on the green and she may have things a little easier on the front end this time; gets a switch to a sharp journeyman pilot and figures to be a player from the outset.

Dixie Gem

Drops out of the MSW ranks following a couple of downstate turf tries; lightly raced gal wasn't able to do much after working out a decent trip in her last but the class relief may help and with just a few starts under her belt she certainly has a right to improve.

Aviendra

Hasn't been close in any of her 5 career spins and though she took money, her first start of the year on the Belmont lawn at this level was pretty poor; don't know that she'll be able to take the step forward she'd need to have a serious say in the outcome today; just watching.

Bi Light of Day

She's had plenty of chances and failed to seal the deal in each of her last 2 as the chalk, most recently when sitting close to a slow clip in her return to the green; 4 year old owns the numbers to prove a big threat in here, but she's also tough to count on; nice to see a capable bug get aboard to give her a weight concession, but have to limit her use to underneath in exotics.

Burndownthetown

Returns from Finger Lakes to go for a tag after showing little sprinting on the dirt in her first crack from this outfit; her 2 turf tries were poor and the barn doesn't stretch them back out with much success; her dam's side of the pedigree is al turf as she's dropped several surface winners including G1 SP, G3 SW New York bred and 680K earner Gitchee Goomie - this gal's full sister - and that makes it tough to just dismiss her, but it's not as if she hasn't had a shot to show something; have to side against her today.

Sweetdreamsaboutme

Made a solid late run from a wide spot at 83-1 when dropped to this level in her second career start and now she'll get Lasix for a low percentage outfit that has done well of late with the move; she did get a solid clip to rally into in that one and it may not be realistic to expect a similar setup here, but she is kin to a turf winner so wouldn't be surprised to see her move forward again to have a say in the outcome.

Yacantmakethisup

Stretches out after having little impact sprinting in her first start in a year at the level; barn's numbers with runners tackling added ground are weak and don't know that this trip will bring out her best, especially while returning this quickly; can only watch her here.

Kevin's Steel

Didn't have an impact in her downstate finale at the trip and now she'll give 2 turns a shot in her local debut run; mare gets a switch to a top pilot for this and that can help, but she really hasn't been much of a threat for some time not and her last effort from an outside draw wasn't very much; looking elsewhere for the winner.

Discreet Malena

Stretches out after showing some speed sprinting on the dirt and she'll get back to the lawn over which she ran poorly last year; she is kin to a surface winner as well as SW Borrowing Base, a hard hitting mare who banked 515K while winning 7 times on the main track; expect she'll be involved in pace from this outside draw, but don't know that she'll have much left for the drive.

Peach Lake

Tries the green for the first time since showing little in her career debut sprinting here last summer; gray has shown flashes on the dirt and she's kin to 4 turf winners including G3 SP, SW and 206K earner Major Idea; in a relatively poor field, maybe she's able to get in the mix at a big price in her second try on footing she's bred to handle. - Steve Grabowski

Race 7

Dancer's Rocket

Hook and Ladder 1 for 799with first-time turfers; sire took only start at 2, took multiple Graded stakes, banked nearly $400K, never turfed; dam won several stakes, took 13 of 46, earned over $260K, never was on grass; all 3 siblings won; none tried grass, one banked over $100K; far from a win machine, check out the 9 slices; needs very best.

Pretension

Protected in last and 9 furlongs is probably pushing the envelope; can't be thrilled with the turf slate and he could need softer to shine as he beat $20K foes for the last win; has some things to iron out.

Warrior Up

Three for 41 is a tough number to bet into no matter how you slice it; been a long time between drinks and he was beaten over 24 lengths in the last return effort; can't boost.

Danceteria

Gelding has more speed than he just showed; he just didn't want any part of the route in last; racer has the two races to draw from now and he got a boost when the winner of the 2013 closer won twice since, the last in a $62.5K optional with a 90 Beyer; not without a look.

Mr Rosenthal

These are his friends; he was inching toward the winner in last but must find a way to turn the tables on the Schosberg charge among others; he may have disliked the rail as he is 0 for 3 from the fence since 2012; should be around the wire once again.

Western Tryst

Veteran took overland route in last; there seems to be enough speed in here to help the cause; he got solid splits in last and was inching toward the leaders late; timing will be everything for Rosario; look for him to take a little hold, try to get racer to settle, then make the one run.

Sun Worshipper

Despite the rally from marooned slot, gelding got up in time; he can be his own worst enemy as he has limited speed but the Beyers are going in the right direction; backers have to hope the leaders duel and the race falls completely apart.

The Big Deluxe

Nothing wrong with winning a third of the starts; show horse was over 3 clear and like the fact he has speed but doesn't need the lead to succeed; he was handled easily by a couple of today's foes two back; legit threat if he gets a chance to suit up.

Dreamsgonewild

He has trained solidly at the shore for this; he did catch slop in the last return effort and never kicked; he overcame the bumping incident last year to beat optional foes; could see him sitting 4 or so off the pace, hoping the leaders wilt.

Sandy'z Slew

Racer brings back checks but would like to see him find that killer instinct; there are some stamina issues as he has lost ground in the lane in last 4; proven locally when he controlled pace and outcome but there are others with designs on the lead here; valid threat again.

With Exultation

Versatile and dangerous; he can be placed anywhere and still perform; almost 3 clear in last, but he did give up the lead; place horse 5/17 cashed next out in an N1X with a 77 Beyer; tough beat for this rider in the 2013 closer; another factor in a good betting race. - Brian Mulligan

Race 8

Vulnerable Favorite

MY MISS AURELIA (#4, 2-1) multiple Grade 1 winning mare been working well for return, but the layoff has been 16 months; will toss from multi race wagers. Chuck Kuehha

Toasting

Negative 4-pound weight swing today off more than a 13-length loss to Grace Hall leaving her ranked as an outsider for this; in 2013 was stakes-placed at 9F on SAR dirt; her pre-rest races were dull including 2-back when finshing last behind the winner who repeated in a GP-75K stakes with an 87 Beyer speed figure.

Grace Hall

Cuts back to her shortest-distance test since her Grade 1 stakes win on SAR dirt in 2011 at 7F; this is her 3rd start following nearly a 13-month layoff so may be set for best?; exits a best-last-race Beyer speed figure when chasing an easy winner at SA; saves ground then makes one run; the one to beat.

Bridgehampton

Try to catch me; she widened on the lead in Philly and hopes to apply those same-front running tactics in a field with classy runners but not a lot of other gate speed; 58 days to regroup off a new Beyer-career Top; the 2-back winner (now 9-for-11) repeated in a BEL-200K event with a 93 Beyer then made it 4 in a row with a 95K-BEL stakes score (99); beat the 3-back show runner who scored next out in a BEL alw. with an 82.

My Miss Aurelia

Expecting her to break sharply then sit just off Bridgehampton before getting 1st run on the closers; same owner-new trainer following more than 16 months idle; is 3-for-4 in dirt sprints losing a Grade 1 two back at today's 7F distance when defeated by the runner-up finisher who Beyered 105-103 in 2 next-out DMR-alw. and G3 stakes wins; 1 Mile and 1-8th was the distance of her field-best Beyer speed figure posted November, 2012; scary if ready; the pick.

Angel's Glory

Plenty fresh she makes just her 2nd start since August, 2013; exits a career-best Beyer racing 1st time for this trainer-same owner; today would be her longest-distance test since June, 2012; beat the 2-back show finisher who Beyered 78 in a next-out BEL-20K-claiming win; will be taking a wait and see approach.

Better Lucky

2-for-2 on wet-main tracks during career she is doing a rain dance for this; both fast-track losses were vs. stakes company; Grade 1 turfer has not raced on conventional dirt since May, 2012, when airing in a BEL-muddy optional claimer; she winds up from far back then makes one run; contender. - Art Gropper

Race 9

Branded Hand

He might appreciate the drop in class for this and he's being reunited with Rosario who has been aboard for a few of his better efforts; third-place finisher from latest won next out at Wo on 7/9 going 1 1/16m over turf vs. 40-37.5k N2L claimers with an 80 Beyer.

Overton Square

Sire wins with approximately 8% of his turf starters and this is the first foal from a dam who won once from four starts for 18k, including one of three turf starts for 18k; note the effort two back in the event that this race has to be moved to the main track.

Belly of the Whale

He hasn't run a bad race from four starts and has to be respected as a top contender against these; however, it is at least a mild concern to see this Peachtree-homebred signed on with a 40k tag attached.

Honor the Kitten

He's another who sports solid overall form that is for sale in here, but this colt shows up for connections that are known for success with aggressive class droppers; he beat today's rival Branded Hand in his latest start and Castellano has won with 27 of 86 (31%) mounts for this barn in 2014.

You Tarzan

He's had plenty of chances to show us what he's all about and he's yet to run a race that is fast enough to suggest that he can keep up with the top contenders in here; he looks like more of an outsider.

Big Island Boy

It is interesting to see that he's moving into a new barn after a claim, but he must take a noticeable step forward in order to prove to be a player in this spot; third-place finisher from latest won next out at CD on 6/26 going 1m over turf vs. 50-40k N2L claimers with a 72 Beyer.

Uncle Mitcho

Not sure that his best race is quite good enough to get over on the top contenders in here, but he has been at his best in his most recent starts, and he's eligible to give a good account of himself while making his seocnd start as a 4-year-old.

Dominate

He needed 21 starts to get to his first career win, and even though he faced N1X allowance competition in his first attempt against winners at Prx in his latest start, this is an even tougher test for him; respect the presence of Rosario, but looking toward others.

Handsome Dennis

Late running type is seeking his first win over turf, but he has turf in his pedigree, and he's run well enough over turf in the past to suggest that he can dial up a competitive performance at this level of competition; feel that he's an interesting option to consider in here.

H Town Brown

He's meeting up with winners for the first time after having to be dropped in with 50-40k maiden claimers, and this isn't a soft spot for him to land in; he does figures to be invovled in the running early on and Ward and Dettori teamed to win with two here on opening day.

The Iron Furnace

Sire wins with approximately 6% of his turf starters and dam was winless from seven starts, and she didn't make a turf start; turf is a question and his dirt form hasn't been strong enough to give him a competitive look against these.

Coldwater Flat

He's another in here who has yet to prove that he can produce a performance that is strong enough to make him a threat in this spot; his early speed can impact the way that this race shapes up, but note that he tired badly in his one turf start prior to this.

Howl

There is a chance that we'll see a good deal of scratches if this race has to be moved to the main track, and even though the dirt form in this race isn't all bad, this colt will merit his share of respect while dropping in class for this; 2nd call for Lanerie. - Brian Pochman