CUBAN THUNDER must have a good chance based on form ratings and looks the one to aim at. Sherif Ali is one to be interested in with leading jockey booked and can come out best of the rest. Union Trail also makes the short-list.
Cuban Thunder
Sherif Ali
Union Trail
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Make It Big
J: Emisael JaramilloT: Michael Lerman
F: 74-64
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
104
Verdict
Didn't feature last time out here 4 months ago. Has little in his favour compared to his rivals.
2. Il Siciliano
J: John R. VelazquezT: Antonio Sano
F: 08345531
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Winner last time out here 6 weeks ago. Easily passed over.
3. Union Trail
J: Leonel ReyesT: Barclay Tagg
F: 3-4110766
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Respectable effort last time out at Belmont At The Big A 9 weeks ago. Represents a barn that do well in this type of event.
4. Mugatu
J: Joe BravoT: Jeff Engler
F: 58524433
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Third last time out here 30 days ago. Barn runners often go well at this venue.
5. Kid Cairo
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Mark E. Casse
F: 2158
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Has won one of four races. Best form when fifth beaten 5¼ lengths in allowance optional claimer at Churchill Downs second time up. Rider excels round here.
6. Sherif Ali
J: Edwin GonzalezT: Mark E. Casse
F: 12-183
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
174
Verdict
Third last time out at Woodbine 6 months ago. Of obvious interest under in-form rider. Back from a break but ought to be in the thick of the action.
7. Playground Legend
J: Luis SaezT: Douglas Nunn
F: 2103-3522
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Belmont At The Big A 7 weeks ago. New barn don’t have a good record with new recruits.
8. Cuban Thunder
J: David EganT: Jorge Delgado
F: 84372-074
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
Career best last time out here 3 months ago. Bound to be thereabouts looking at the figures.