TAKE YOUR SEATS is facing an easier assignment than last time and is up to winning this. Got Sunny posted a good time last time out and is our second pick. Four Top can chase the first two home.
Take Your Seats
Got Sunny
Four Top
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Patronage
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Todd A. Pletcher
F: 5-25
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Maiden whose pick of efforts was on debut. Form has dropped off a fair way since. Hasn't an easy task on the figures.
2. Focusyn
J: Drayden Van DykeT: Steven Owens
F: 6724
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Still after first win. Pick of efforts when second ½ length behind Thefrontiersman in maiden optional claimer at Woodbine. Has moved to a new barn since last run.
3. Operatnthunderbolt
J: Edwin GonzalezT: Mark E. Casse
F: 0-73
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Still looking for debut success, shaping as if having a bit of ability. Doubt rivals have much to worry about.
4. Cousin Ed
J: Leonel ReyesT: Lisa L. Lewis
F: 553
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Maiden whose pick of efforts was on debut. Form has dropped off a fair way since. Has changed trainer.
5. Got Sunny
J: Miguel Angel VasquezT: Danny Gargan
F: 87
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
286
Verdict
Yet to hit the frame in either appearance. Showed more on most recent outing. Latest good effort reads well on the clock too. Back from a break but expected to figure prominently even so.
6. John The Baptist
J: Reylu GutierrezT: Mark A. Hennig
F: 204278
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
78
Verdict
Down the field last time out at Belmont At The Big A 11 weeks ago. Only average chance on form ratings.
7. Cognoscenti
J: Jorge RuizT: Lisa L. Lewis
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Palace Malice gelding out of Blank Slate. Half-brother to Clear Conscience.
8. Four Top
J: Edgard J. ZayasT: Michael J. Maker
F: 8-475302
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
97
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Kentucky Downs 3 months ago. Trainer/jockey combination has excellent strike rate.
9. Oscarworthy
J: John R. VelazquezT: Brian A. Lynch
F: 73445
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
Below form last time out at Indiana Grand 9 weeks ago. Has a very good run-to-form ratio when this jockey has been in the plate before.
10. Take Your Seats
J: Tyler GaffalioneT: Chad C. Brown
F: 6375
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
85
Verdict
Still looking for first win. Pick of efforts when third beaten 1¼ lengths in maiden special weight here. Has less on plate against these rivals than last ones. Respected.
11. Smooth An Easy
J: Edgar PerezT: Douglas J. Seyler
F: 72546384
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Bit below form last time out here 5 weeks ago. Looks to have a less-obvious chance on form ratings.
12. Hurricane Express
J: Joe BravoT: Jeff Engler
F: 6353
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Remains a maiden. Ran best race when 4¼ lengths third in maiden claimer at Saratoga. New barn don’t have a good record with new recruits.
13. Westside Tide
J: Edgard J. ZayasT: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Sole appearance so far when 6¾ lengths fifth in maiden special weight here. Probably worth taking on.
14. Son Of A Slew
J: Joseph TrejosT: William E. Deaton
F: 6649
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Remains a maiden. Pick of efforts when beaten 11¼ lengths in maiden special weight here. Has little in favour compared to rivals.
15. Paxton
J: Micah J. HusbandsT: Rory C. Miller
F: 5857
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-2
Gear:
O
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Still looking for first win. Pick of efforts when seventh beaten 4½ lengths in maiden special weight at Tampa Bay Downs. Hasn't an easy task on the figures.
16. Wincham
J: Reylu GutierrezT: John C. Servis
F: 460
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Maiden whose foremost effort came first time out. Below that level since. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.