GIGANTE has an excellent chance on figures and seems the one they have to beat. Swiftsure has joined an expert barn with similar types and is up there on the shortlist too. Evan Harlan isn't out of it either.
Gigante
Swiftsure
Evan Harlan
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Gigante
J: Jose L. OrtizT: Steven M. Asmussen
F: 6611-4263
Price History:
1.91
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Third last time out at Churchill Downs 6 weeks ago. Looks to have plenty in hand on figures.
3. Swiftsure
J: Luis SaezT: Michael J. Maker
F: 58-217311
Price History:
3.50
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Winner last time out at Aqueduct 5 weeks ago. Change of barn expected to bring about an upturn in fortunes. Has moved barns since last run.
6. Another Mystery
J: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Chris M. Block
F: 900-21111
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Winner last time out at Hawthorne 12 weeks ago. Doubt rivals have much to worry about.
4. Evan Harlan
J: Edgar MoralesT: Brendan P. Walsh
F: 61915243
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Third last time out here 28 days ago. Barn's strike rate at this level serious cause for optimism.
1. Idratherbeblessed
J: Ben CurtisT: Chris A. Hartman
F: 37-413526
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Respectable effort last time out at Churchill Downs 22 days ago. Expected to fare better now back at this more ideal distance.
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5. Stitched
J: Declan CannonT: Gregory D. Foley
F: 91270-707
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Fair effort last time out at Churchill Downs 27 days ago. Very much up against it on figures.
7. Tonka Warrior
J: James GrahamT: McLean Robertson
F: 22112395
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Good effort last time out at Keeneland 10 weeks ago. Comes here in good form and merit of last effort was underpinned by the clock.