MONTALCINO looks the clear pick on the numbers and is well up to winning this. Deer District has a trainer has a fine record here and appeals as best of the rest.
Montalcino
Ludwig
Deer District
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
6. Montalcino
J: Jose L. OrtizT: Cherie DeVaux
F: 112-
Price History:
1.33
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
85
Verdict
Won both first two appearances. Unable to make it three when finishing head second in stakes here last time out. Looks the clear pick on form ratings.
3. Legalize
J: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Cherie DeVaux
F: 7-
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
384
Verdict
Twice a winner already. Pick of efforts when winning by 2¾ lengths in stakes here. Jockey has few peers when it comes to riding winners here.
4. Ludwig
J: Axel ConcepcionT: Philip A. Bauer
F: 760-
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
236
Verdict
Below form last time out at Churchill Downs 8 months ago. Rivals today aren't as classy as those last time.
1. Deer District
J: Colby J. HernandezT: Dallas Stewart
F: 634536-9
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Below form last time out here 15 days ago. Represents a trainer with a better record than most here. Arrives in good order and should run well.
5. Vitement
J: Ben CurtisT: Eddie Kenneally
F: 3-
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
377
Verdict
Successful twice. Third last time out at Oaklawn Park over a year ago. Lengthy absence since last seen will probably be a negative.