no toothache or vicodin, but here goes anyway.
Sinister – last win looked like it was aided by favorable trip, don’t like his chances facing better and coming from far out of it from the rail.
War Ruler – raced much better with blinkers in what looks like a solid maiden claimer (third place horse was clear by 10). Raced wide and looked good doing it. Taken a month to come back but shows weekly maintenance breezes and Leparoux back to ride for the fourth time. Top contender.
Coach Ryan – another coming out of winning maiden claimer effort, patiently ridden by Borel who was denied the rail but altered course late and made a wide successful rally. Think he factors on the cutback.
Niobrara – won slow paced maiden claimer, think he is not ready for these.
E Z Phone Home – nine straight times lost position from second call to the finish. Will factor early as always but destined to finish third or fourth at best.
Dr. Nick – took money in comebacker but didn’t run well. Since he won last year at first asking I think there may be problems here. Pass.
Knock Out Cat – Won at first asking but not wowed by the figures or how it looked. Do not expect that he can win right back.
Siena Canyon – got put up for the win which came back with a solid figure. Might be around until very late.
Fit For a Fight – made nice middle move in ALW company in last after long break. Same effort might factor here but concerned with second race after long layoff, big effort, not much rest and no recent works. Not sure what to make of him but the horse has fired every time.
The Darp – has the credentials to take this, I think the cutback to seven furlongs on dirt will suit him well. Throw out the two poly races and his race record is solid compared to others in here. With that said, I’m not sure that he’s ready to fire big and might not be ready to beat horses with recent sharp form. Wouldn’t be a surprise but guessing that he needs one. Pass tomorrow.
Prediction:
1) War Ruler
2) Fit For A Fight
3) Coach Ryan
4) Siena Canyon
5) E Z Phone Home
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