NELSON GATE makes appeal on debut and should give backers a good run for their money. Venezuelan Hope ran well last time when barn wasn't firing on all cylinders and can emerge best of the remainder. Twelve Treasures also demands a second look.
Nelson Gate
Venezuelan Hope
Twelve Treasures
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Venezuelan Hope
J: Jose A. BatistaT: Victor Barboza, Jr.
F: 444-65
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Creditable effort last time out at Gulfstream Park 21 days ago. Good effort last time when barn were struggling for form. Arrives in good order and should run well.
6. Nelson Gate
J: Samuel MarinT: Christophe Clement
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Kitten's Joy gelding out of Summer Rules. Half-brother to Never Gone South. Can be a player on debut.
4. Authentic Honour
J: Sonny LeonT: Michael Dini
F: 2-7472
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Runner-up last time out here 14 days ago. Represents a successful barn.
5. Twelve Treasures
J: Samy CamachoT: Eoin G. Harty
F: 386
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Maiden whose best effort came first time out. Failed to repeat that form since. In capable hands.
8. Grand Liam
J: Daniel CentenoT: Gerard Ochoa
F: 005723-33
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Third last time out here 14 days ago. Doubt his rivals have much to worry about.
9. Surprise Package
J: Israel O. RodriguezT: Kathleen O'Connell
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Has run just the once to date when long way back in maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park. Doubt rivals have much to worry about.
7. My Pal Max
J: Cesar GonzalezT: Derek S. Ryan
F: 72
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Yet to win in two races. Better effort when second beaten 3 lengths in maiden claimer here when last seen. Has changed trainer.
1. David H
J: Marcos MenesesT: Cathy Rountree
F: 5-8
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Out of the frame in both runs. Better effort on debut. Doubt his rivals have much to worry about.
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3. Iron Edge
J: Jose C. FerrerT: Brad H. Cox
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Has run just the once to date when eleventh 7¾ lengths in maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park. Latest run was backed up by a good timefigure.