ROMAN GRACE is a big player on barn debut and looks the one they all have to beat. Absinthe faces a much easier task here than in last race and appeals as best of the rest.
Roman Grace
Absinthe
Logistics
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Wise Miss
J: Jane ElliottT: McLean Robertson
F: 27127-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Bit below form last time out here 22 days ago. Less on plate in this race than last time out.
2. Wampus Kitten
J: Walter De La CruzT: Cipriano Contreras
F: 2510-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
246
Verdict
Bit below form last time out at Indiana Grand 8 months ago. Plenty to find in this company.
3. Brunch Punch
J: Cristian A. TorresT: Brad H. Cox
F: 323-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
78
Verdict
Third last time out at Churchill Downs 11 weeks ago. Barn in tremendous order at present.
4. Sweet Trouble
J: Martin GarciaT: Philip D'Amato
F: 551-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
Winner last time out at Churchill Downs 10 weeks ago. Firmly up against it on form ratings.
5. Logistics
J: Francisco ArrietaT: Mark E. Casse
F: 52-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Woodbine 7 weeks ago. No excuse on account of the rider on board.
6. Pretty Layla
J: Rafael BejaranoT: Chris A. Hartman
F: 41-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Winner last time out here 27 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.
7. Roman Grace
J: Ramon A. VazquezT: Michael J. Maker
F: 212-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
Runner-up last time out at Belmont At The Big A 9 months ago. She has to be considered on first start for her new trainer.
8. Absinthe
J: Keith J. AsmussenT: Steven M. Asmussen
F: 42-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
265
Verdict
Runner-up last time out here 9 months ago. In a much easier spot than last time. Back from a break but expected to be in the midst of things even so.
9. Lauries Secret
J: Emmanuel EsquivelT: Eddie Milligan, Jr.
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
399
Verdict
Successful first time out at Remington Park. Markedly below that form only effort since. Time off since last run has to be a concern.
10. New Woman
J: Nik JuarezT: Michael Hewitt
F: 0313-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Third last time out here 5 weeks ago. Has changed trainer.
11. Bella Haze
J: Isaac CastilloT: Carlos Santamaria
F: 5555963-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third last time out here 29 days ago. Others have better form ratings.
12. Ashburn Alley
J: Ricardo Santana, Jr.T: Robert Medina
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
454
Verdict
Unbeaten after one run, landing spoils by 3½ lengths in maiden special weight at Belmont At The Big A. Has changed trainer.