RACE 1

1-AMERICANDREAMMAKER
Degree of confidence: B-

• Lightly raced American Pharoah filly is a progressive sort.
• Guaranteed a ground saving trip from her good rail draw.
• Retains top rider Juan Hernandez, should be along in time.

Others to consider: 5-Tahini.


RACE 2

3-LANSDOWNE (GB)
Degree of confidence: B+

• Plummets in class for aggressive barn and returns to the dirt.
• Earned huge figure two runs back over this track and distance.
• Modest pace flow; should be on or near the lead throughout.

Others to consider: 1-Elevado.


RACE 3

4-CREATIVE QUALITY
Degree of confidence: C+

• First time in for a tag; adds Lasix and takes off the blinkers.
• Lugged out badly and finished far back; better than that.
• Earned a speed figure in her debut up north that can win.

Others to consider: 2-We’ll Do It Live; 6-Nanci Griffith.


RACE 4

6-ARINNITI (FR)
Degree of confidence: C+

• Chased infinitely tougher foes in first two West Coast outings.
• Shows up in a soft restricted (nw-2) claimer, found her friends?
• Earned figures that fit well here and is the top pick by default.

Others to consider: 2-Topolina.


RACE 5

3-ACE ACE BABY
Degree of confidence: B-

• Known element does not impress so a first timer can win.
• Workouts are okay; barn does well with debut runners.
• Daughter of Stanford has shown some “try” in team drills.

Others to consider: 5-Perfect in Gray.


RACE 6

2-ISSA COURT
Degree of confidence: C+

• Failed to fire in downhill turf sprint but remains protected.
• Stretches out again and projects to enjoy a second flight trip.
• Winless in four starts over the local lawn but figs are okay.

Others to consider: 7-Illhaveanotherkiss; 3-Sand to Sea.


RACE 7

5-SPECIAL CLUB
Degree of confidence: B+

• Close fourth in comeback on grass; seems sure to improve.
• Shortens to a sprint, switches to dirt, gets blinkers and Juan.
• Only prior main track outing was good; can tag the speed.

Others to consider: 4-Known Idea.


RACE 8

1-TARANTINO
Degree of confidence: B+

• First race off the claim for Mark Glatt (23% with this angle).
• Protected in a starter allowance race in a sign of confidence.
• Gets the good rail, picks up leading pilot; been facing tougher.

Others to consider: 7-Mubtadaa.