HANDSOME PANTS put in a good piece of work the other day and gets the nod. Heavenville should also give a good account. Passion Rules merits a second look as well.
Handsome Pants
Heavenville
Passion Rules
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
8. Passion Rules
J: Francisco ArrietaT: Brad H. Cox
F: 11
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Yet to be beaten in two starts. Better form when landing spoils by ½ length in starter optional claimer at Fair Grounds on most recent outing. Put in a good piece of work the other day.
5. Hymn
J: Rafael BejaranoT: Ron Moquett
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Having first start when having 4 lengths to spare in maiden special weight here. Put in a good piece of work the other day. Claims of a couple of others look stronger despite new distance.
1. Bermuda Blitz
J: Ramon A. VazquezT: Mark E. Casse
F: 345-212
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Runner-up last time out here 18 days ago. Hard to enthuse about chances on figures.
7. Heavenville
J: Erik AsmussenT: Steven M. Asmussen
F: 331272-4
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Fair performer. Below form last time out here 18 days ago. Good chance and well worth place in this.
6. Handsome Pants
J: Emmanuel EsquivelT: Kenneth G. McPeek
F: 18-43
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Has won one of four appearances. Best effort when 16 lengths eighth in Grade 1 at Keeneland on second start. Put in a good piece of work the other day. Blinkers now reached for.
3. Amor Patriae
J: Fernando JaraT: James P. DiVito
F: 815-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Career best last time out here 11 weeks ago. Plenty to find on the figures.
2. Farley Hall
J: Ricardo Santana, Jr.T: Peter Miller
F: 8912-37
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Fair performer. Bit below form last time out here 25 days ago.
4. Iron Sharpens Iron
J: Julien R. LeparouxT: Kenneth G. McPeek
F: 13-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
116
Verdict
Keeneland winner when getting off mark at first attempt. Markedly below that form subsequently. Plenty to find on the figures.