RACE 1

7-GHOST COAST
Degree of confidence: C+

• Was a beaten choice facing similar foes in last two outings.
• Has prior form that is good enough; picks up J. Hernandez.
• Outside draw, needs to drop over early and get some cover.

Others to consider: 1-Precision Strike.


RACE 2

5-DISOBEY
Degree of confidence: B-

• Returned from a 27 month layoff to graduate in convincing style.
• Pressed pace, came away when ready, decent chance right back.
• Three nice breezes since raced, has room for further improvement.

Others to consider: 3-Curry.


RACE 3

6-I’M A LUCKY MAN
Degree of confidence: B+

• Drops in class but remains above claim level, a perfect spot.
• Solid on speed figures and hails from the 25% M. Glatt barn.
• Has good early speed but may be most effective if held up.

Others to consider: 4-Derecho Dandy; 8-Constant Conflict.


RACE 4

1-MR. BIG BUCKS
Degree of confidence: B-

• First time routing, lands the good rail, may try gate-to-wire tactics.
• Overmatched in starter allowance and returns to his proper level.
• Game winner over this strip two races back and earned a solid fig.

Others to consider: 3-Handsome Harry; 5-Winning Big.


RACE 5

2-LEYAS CANDY
Degree of confidence: C+

• Good enough but has burned money in six of his last seven races.
• Shows two nice breezes since raced so we know he is healthy.
• Tries another rider switch and projects to enjoy a trouble free trip.

Others to consider: 1-Queen’s Code; 7-McGregor Lake.


RACE 6

4-IN THEORY
Degree of confidence: A

• Blazing preview, then brought $800,00 at the 2023 May Sale
• Baffert-trained filly has breezed like she is loaded with talent.
• Trainer-jockey combo hits at 29%; barn 26% with first timers.

Others to consider: none.


RACE 7

5-PLANETARIO (BRZ)
Degree of confidence: B

• Took the overland route when second in the San Marcos Stakes.
• Meanwhile, Missed the Cut scraped paint and edge clear late.
• They meet again over 12 furlongs; the one with the best trip wins.

Others to consider: 4-Missed the Cut.


RACE 8

5-YELLOW BRICK
Degree of confidence: C+

• Left his previous form behind with a fast, highly rated sprint score.
• Stretches out, can improve again but might prefer one-turn racing.
• Has a steady, grinding style of racing; needs to be prominent early.

Others to consider: 3-Cowboy Mike; 1-Hawker.


RACE 9

6-RUNAMILEINMYSHOES
Degree of confidence: A-

• Two recent sprint prep races; ready to stretch out and win.
• Traffic trouble in recent dash, got clear but was too late.
• Style and pedigree suggest added distance will suit her fine.

Others to consider: none.