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RACE 1

6-WELL FUNDED
Degree of confidence: B+

• Improving with experience and appears ready to graduate.
• Third in a similar spot after leading the way until close home.
• Significant jockey switch to the stable go-to rider, Hernandez.

Others to consider: 4-Irish Rose; 7-Bolt’s Broad.


RACE 2

2-SOUL OF MIDNIGHT
Degree of confidence: B

• Returns to his claim level after a decent third facing tougher.
• In the money in five of seven starts over the local main track.
• Prefers the lead but can stalk and pounce if race flow dictates.

Others to consider: none.


RACE 3

1-DR. SOULFIRE
Degree of confidence: B

• First time in a claimer and appears to have found a proper spot.
• Solid on speed figures and is reunited with winning rider Rispoli.
• Lacks tactical speed and will benefit from this extended sprint trip.

Others to consider: 6-Eddie’s Last; 9-Handsome Ticket; 3-Belmont Bill.


RACE 4

3-FEEL THE MAGIC
Degree of confidence: A-

• Outrun early but took hold into the lane and finished with good energy.
• Exits a very fast, highly rated race; returns in a softer optional claimer.
• Good Magic colt has an ideal style for this extended seven furlong trip.

Others to consider: 8-Chasing Rain.


RACE 5

2-SILVER SURFER
Degree of confidence: B

• Sharp drop in class into a modest restricted claimer; properly spotted.
• Shows the popular route-to-sprint angle and is a solid fit on numbers.
• Lightly raced gelding projects to enjoy a comfortable second flight trip.

Others to consider: 1-Johnny Drama; 4-Seismic Spirit.


RACE 6

4-ELIGIO
Degree of confidence: C

• Distant second to a next out winner facing tougher last time out.
• Easy chance after the main competition in the field scratched.
• Projects to be on or near the lead in a field without much speed.

Others to consider: 9-Uplift.


RACE 7

7-FLAVIUS
Degree of confidence: B

• Game recent winner over this course and distance at this same level.
• Retains leading rider Juan Hernandez; should be capable of repeating.
• Solid on numbers and projects to enjoy his preferred second flight trip.

Others to consider: 8-Comradery.


RACE 8

6-NAUVOO
Degree of confidence: B

• Disliked the drying out, deep track in his last start and was below his best.
• Prefers the dirt strip dry and glib; hopefully, the thunderstorms stay away.
• Remains protected in a sign of confidence; very fast on figures off best race.

Others to consider: 5-Andy Can U Hear Me; 8-Speed Grazy; 2-Spiritual Advisor.


RACE 9

3-MO’S VINO MESA
Degree of confidence: B+

• Troubled third at Woodbine in December; local works should have her fit.
• Adds blinkers, switches to grass, edge on numbers; seems the solid choice.
• Pace scenario looks soft; projects to be on or near the lead throughout.

Others to consider: 4-So Far So Good; 5-Ketonia.