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RACE 1

4-GRAZED MY HEART
Degree of confidence: B

•      Genuine, consistent, and has winning form over the local lawn.
•      Closed with courage but ran out of room in recent turf sprint.
•      Stretches out again to her preferred trip; should get up in time.  

Others to consider: 2-Control Function; 5-Mahina.


RACE 2

1-UR IN TROUBLE
Degree of confidence: A-

•      Wheeled back in six days after finishing far back facing tougher foes.
•      Projects to be the controlling speed from the rail in elongated sprint.
•      Fastest on figs based on her strong runner-up effort two runs back.  

Others to consider: 5-Sugar Fish.


RACE 3

2-DISCO BALL
Degree of confidence: C+

•      Tough to count on (two wins, 13 placings) but recent figs are strong.  
•      Winless in eight starts over local dirt but has hit the board seven times.
•      Good tactical speed; projects to enjoy a comfortable stalking journey.

Others to consider: 4-Top Gun Tommy


RACE 4

3-THE WILD GRAZER
Degree of confidence: A-

•      Graded stakes placed last year; returns with series of solid workouts.  
•      Shows excellent form in two starts over this tricky Hillside Turf Course.
•      Projects to enjoy her preferred stalking trip, can tag the leaders late.  

Others to consider: none.


RACE 5

5-EIGHT CLAP
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Wired a maiden claiming field with ease; realistically spotted for repeat.
•      Pace scenario looks comfortable, drawn inside but just won from the rail.  
•      Edge on figures; Berrios opts for him over stable mate Lettheliquortalk.

Others to consider: 6-Autism Puzzle.


RACE 6

2-CITADINO
Degree of confidence: B

•      Significant barn switch, nice recent sprint tightener off a layoff.  
•      Style suggests he should handle two turns; numbers are rising.  
•      Question mark on grass but the switch to H. Berrios is a positive.  

Others to consider: 4-When Heroes Fly; 9-Promissio.


RACE 7

3-STAY IN LINE
Degree of confidence: B-

•      Stretches out again and likely will employ pace stalking tactics.
•      Excellent recent workout (:59 flat) should have her right on edge.  
•      Career top speed figure was earned over the local main track.  

Others to consider: 4-Sand to Sea.


RACE 8

5-UNCLE TRULY
Degree of confidence: B+

•      Raced wide throughout when fourth in a similar spot over local lawn.
•      Better draw today; should improve enough to pose a serious threat.  
•      Uncle Mo colt is lightly raced with plenty of improvement possible.  

Others to consider: 2-Bandwagon; 8-Moonlit Sonata; 6-El Rey Rey.

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