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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.


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