An open Group Two. SMOKEN WICKED must have a good chance based on form ratings and looks the one to beat. Bullard represents a barn in tremendous order at present and appeals as best of the rest. Sandman is another to take into account.
Smoken Wicked
Sandman
Speed King
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. Sandman
J: Cristian A. TorresT: Mark E. Casse
F: 51531-2
Price History:
3.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Runner-up last time out here 29 days ago. Comes here in good form.
11. Speed King
J: Rafael BejaranoT: Ron Moquett
F: 12-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Has won twice already from 3 outings. Best form when successful in Grade 3 here by length on latest start. Barn's record at this level a major positive.
13. Tiztastic
J: Jose L. OrtizT: Steven M. Asmussen
F: 51123-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third last time out here 29 days ago. Arrives here in good order.
5. Madaket Road
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Bob Baffert
F: 21-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third last time out at Santa Anita 22 days ago. Plenty to find on the figures.
6. Publisher
J: Flavien PratT: Steven M. Asmussen
F: 3332-6
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Career best last time out here 29 days ago. Plenty to find on the figures.
9. Smoken Wicked
J: Tyler GaffalioneT: Dallas Stewart
F: 12344111-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Winner last time out at Fair Grounds 8 weeks ago. Not easy to deny chance on form ratings.
1. Coal Battle
J: Juan P. VargasT: Lonnie Briley
F: 14711-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Winner last time out here 7 weeks ago. Up against it on based on the form ratings.
4. Hypnus
J: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Kenneth G. McPeek
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Unbeaten after one run, landing spoils by 2½ lengths in maiden special weight at Fair Grounds. Doubt his rivals have much to worry about.
8. Innovator
J: Tyler W. BaconT: D. Wayne Lukas
F: 7225221-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Third last time out at Fair Grounds 5 weeks ago. Easily passed over.
2. Admiral Dennis
J: Florent GerouxT: Brad H. Cox
F: 314-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Achieved second win and improved on previous form on latest start when landing spoils by ¾ length in allowance optional claimer at Fair Grounds. Easily passed over.
7. Dreaminblue
J: Francisco ArrietaT: Randy L. Morse
F: 442-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Winner once so far from four attempts. Ran best race when beaten head in maiden special weight here second time up. Lot more required based on our figures.
14. Hot Gunner
J: Harry HernandezT: Scott E. Young
F: 135443-61
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Winner last time out at Sam Houston Race Park 5 weeks ago. Others preferred on figures.
12. Breretons Baytown
J: Joseph C. BealmearT: Paul McEntee
F: 409881-41
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Winner last time out at Laurel Park 22 days ago. Plenty to find based on the figures.