Emerald Downs

21:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: K R RULES will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and is going for his second course success. He's Init To Winit and Howdoyalikemenow are also respected.

Howdoyalikemenow

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 364-73

Comment: A winner over this C&D; not disgraced when third at 50-1 in a claimer (Sunland Park) last month; claiming value now drops from $7.5k; Tim Mccanna's runners are going great guns at the moment; should be on the premises as jockey does well from inner gates here and lots of promise in his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sunland Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	521/10	-
14/03/25	Sunland Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	28/5	-
27/03/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	42/5	-
12/03/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	107/5	-
14/02/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
30/01/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-

Fayruz Tribute

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Valentin Garcia Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 27-655

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here in a claimer splitting Stay Lit, Beskar and Laura's Kidough three weeks ago; a C&D winner; generally modest form since claimer success at Emerald Downs in August; claiming tag drops from $5k; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	52/5	-
24/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	127/10	-
07/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/1	-
12/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	213/10	-
11/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	72/5	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	177/50	-

Blues Rapper

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Miguel Hernandez Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 632434

Comment: Doesn't win often and perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; not disgraced in fourth over 6f at Turf Paradise (claimer) when dropped in distance last month; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; easy enough to take on as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/1	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	34/5	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
13/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	217/10	-
05/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	61/5	-
24/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	41/5	-

Laura's Kidough

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Dan Markle Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 223-57

Comment: Held when seventh of eight in a claimer upped to this distance three weeks ago; easy enough to take on as hits the crossbar all too often.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	108/25	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	19/5	-
14/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	12/5	-
04/07/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/50	-
15/06/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/25	-
12/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	37/5	-

Beskar

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Jorge Maravilla Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 3-2583

Comment: Touch disappointing to finish only third in a claimer three weeks ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	79/50	-
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	713/10	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	16/5	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	61/10	-
06/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-
08/11/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	221/10	-

K R Rules

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Alexis Martinez Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-1704

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; he can be competitive at this level; finished fourth 14 days ago albeit only beaten 2½l when back to 6f in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $5k; holds major claims if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	333/50	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	279/10	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	51/10	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	32/5	-
27/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	87/10	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/10	-

He's Init To Winit

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Robert Baze Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 5-5645

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten a fair way 13 days ago in a claimer; shown signs of promise here and there and could be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	14/5	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	123/5	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	161/10	-
20/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	101/10	-
08/06/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/10	-
18/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-

Stay Lit

Jockey: Pablo Castillo Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 645-82

Comment: Had three of these rivals behind him in a claimer (bumped at the start) three weeks ago when second at 16-1 (beaten 7l) on debut for this trainer; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and doesn't win often; his best looks to be behind him and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	757/50	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	42/1	-
29/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	89/5	-
26/10/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	38/5	-
18/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	101/10	-
15/07/24	Sacramento / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/1	-

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Emerald Downs

22:21

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GRAPE NUTS WARRIOR is top of the list. He has got a win to his name and is proven at the trip. Wine And Whisky is another to consider.

Clayton Delaney

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 3-1228

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; beaten 3l just behind Abraaj Mirage and Grape Nuts Warrior in runner-up and fourth in a starter allowance at Turf Paradise last month; not hard to turn elsewhere as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	47/10	-
17/03/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	19/10	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	107/10	-
16/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	137/50	-
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	171/20	-

Wine And Whisky

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Hilario Perez Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 62-856

Comment: A winner on ten occasions from 5½f to 1m1f; not beaten that far in sixth (9l) at Santa Anita in March in an optional claimer; should be thereabouts as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	51/2	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	176/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	121/5	-
19/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	18/5	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	14/1	-
08/11/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-

J T's Watch

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Jorge Maravilla Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 04-762

Comment: Has won nine races from 5½f to 1m½f; went close when runner-up in a claimer last month upped to this trip on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	69/20	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	299/10	-
23/02/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	283/10	-
20/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	15/2	-
12/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	187/5	-
16/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	21/4	-

Abraaj Mirage

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Liz Kowalski Age/Wt: 6/8-5 F: 2-152

Comment: Ran a good race in defeat when a close second at Turf Paradise last month in a starter allowance; a four-time course winner and has been fairly consistent this year; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	31/2	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	27/2	-
06/01/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	29/5	-
12/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	3/1	-
24/09/24	Grants Pass / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	69/10	-

Orth

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Alexis Martinez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3-18544

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 9l, here over 6f (claimer) two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; he meets the required standard ability wise and has won three races (6f-1m); hard to dismiss if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	253/20	-
26/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/5	-
12/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	3/1	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	36/5	-
13/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	71/10	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-

Grape Nuts Warrior

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 9-14

Comment: Can be a player at this level; split Abraaj Mirage (second) and Clayton Delaney (eighth) when finishing a close-up fourth at Turf Paradise last month in a starter allowance; a big player if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	51/10	-
30/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/1	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	149/10	-
12/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	29/10	-
20/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	357/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	179/5	-

Ruler Of Angels

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Marcelino Trujillo Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 5-4471

Comment: Sprang a 28-1 shock two weeks ago in a claimer; despite that Emerald Downs success, he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	283/10	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	771/10	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	149/5	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	177/10	-
06/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/5	-
18/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	22/5	-

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Emerald Downs

22:52

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MONGOLIAN SPRING is fancied for this. He might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and is hard to ignore if forgiven a modest most recent effort, while Travel The Map and Don Juan Bubba could also have a role to play.

Mr. Executive

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4713-2

Comment: Has winning track form; consistent lately; close up second last month in a claimer; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	183/50	-
08/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	609/100	-
24/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
03/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	101/50	-
13/07/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	233/25	-
29/06/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	351/50	-

Don Juan Bubba

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Rigoberto Velasquez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-8263

Comment: Finished third two weeks ago albeit only beaten 2l in a claimer; latest effort was encouraging so in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	109/50	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/10	-
21/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	28/5	-
07/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	261/10	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
02/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-

Mongolian Spring

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 252314

Comment: Has winning track form; he meets the required standard ability wise; out of the frame (beaten 4½l in fourth) at Turf Paradise five weeks ago in a claimer; he's a serious player as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	43/5	-
19/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/5	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	111/10	-
29/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	42/5	-
02/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-

San Andres

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Cc Perkinson Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 8R26

Comment: Not beaten that far in sixth (8l) last month (Turf Paradise) in an allowance optional claimer; not a frequent winner; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	119/10	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	R / 7	331/10	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	103/5	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	627/10	-
15/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	281/10	-

Travel The Map

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2-0071

Comment: Cosy winner over 5½f here (claimer) 21 days ago; can figure as recent win suggests he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	53/100	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	31/5	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	241/10	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	10 / 13	7/1	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
02/02/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-

Pedal To The Metal

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 7/8-5 F: 624332

Comment: Good effort when close up in a claimer when ahead of Don Juan Bubba and Ice Tower two weeks ago; a winner over this C&D; not been able to get his head in front lately so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	58/5	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
27/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	136/5	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	124/5	-
21/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	743/10	-

Ice Tower

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3441-7

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals two weeks ago when last here in a claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; facing a testing assignment and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	819/50	-
08/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
24/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	179/100	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	221/100	-
28/07/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	157/50	-
13/07/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	149/50	-

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Emerald Downs

23:23

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DELAYED NOT DENIED has an obvious shout. She made a promising debut and can step up from her initial second. Dynamic Dee Dee and Cantputapriceonfun must be on the shortlist.

Empirical

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Kay Cooper Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: Sole newcomer in the field; related to Book Smart (winner from 5f up to 6½f); stable does well here with debutants; easy to see her making an impression as has recorded some interesting trackwork and her sire suggests the distance might suit.

Cantputapriceonfun

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 8

Comment: Could not finish better than eighth on her debut (wore blinkers) over C&D at 6-1 three weeks ago; trainer going well a plus; ought to give it a shot as shown signs of ability in her exercise and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	577/100	-

Ruby Rendezvous

Jockey: Javier Matias Trainer: Candice Cryderman Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 335-2

Comment: Close up second in a maiden claimer three weeks ago; tag has been raised to $25k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	733/100	-
18/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	457/100	-
07/07/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	46/25	-
22/06/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	393/100	-

Delayed Not Denied

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Steve Bullock Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2-

Comment: Ran well to finish runner-up on her debut (over 4½f here) at 3-1 in September; related to Stakes winner This Great Nation; has had some time off; if stepping up from first effort big run on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	307/100	-

Dynamic Dee Dee

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 334-

Comment: Without a win in three attempts although has finished third; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of seven in September in a maiden special weight; returning from a layoff here; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	283/50	-
26/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	237/25	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	327/50	-

Nephele

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Robert Baze Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2-2224

Comment: Respectable effort over 6f at Santa Anita (maiden claimer) 22 days ago; has shown some recent improvement but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 12; higher claiming tag here so up in class; not been able to get her head in front lately so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	22/5	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/5	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
16/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
16/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/2	-

Above The Ordinary

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Jamey Thomas Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 72

Comment: Close up second in a maiden claimer last month with two of these rivals behind.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	267/100	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	211/10	-

Orting Mist

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Dan Markle Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 3

Comment: Not disgraced on her debut (C&D) at 11-2 27 days ago; if stepping up from first effort prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 6	569/100	-

Coconut Dreams

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: David Martinez Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 424-9

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when ninth of ten 21 days ago in a maiden special weight; hit the bar in a stakes in July; likely to be thereabouts as didn't get the rub of the green last time and she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	43/10	-
03/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	25/4	-
06/07/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	277/100	-
22/06/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	159/100	-

Bella Ciao Ciao

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Faustino Patino Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 64-4

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 4½l) in a maiden claimer when just behind Above The Ordinary (second) and Orting Mist (third) 27 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	147/50	-
18/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	493/50	-
22/06/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	847/100	-

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Emerald Downs

23:53

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COMPANY GIRL likes to stalk the early speed and can show that a below-par effort last time was just a blip. Guard Your Spot and Cape Blossom should also be on the premises.

Cape Blossom

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: David Martinez Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 703-3

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; on the premises when third of ten here over 5f (maiden special weight) three weeks ago; must be high on list as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and there was plenty to like about her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	21/5	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	169/20	-
12/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	979/25	-
27/07/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	203/100	-
09/06/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	613/50	-

Curlin's Song

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Jorge Maravilla Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 22

Comment: Had four of these rivals behind her here over 5f (maiden special weight) when beaten just over 2l to finish runner-up 21 days ago; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	291/100	-
23/03/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	96/5	-

Malibu Blonde

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Ruby Thomas Age/Wt: 4/8-13

Comment: From the same family as Royal Candy, a winner over 5½f; should have speed for this if taking after sire; market may be informative on her prospects as she may not be a match for those with experience.

Fine By Me

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Kay Cooper Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3-

Comment: Held on her debut with blinkers tried last June when some way behind the runner-up, Cape Blossom, over C&D; back from an absence here; has to be taken seriously as she should benefit from that experience and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	683/100	-

Prancin Lady

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Jacqui Navarre Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 24-

Comment: Respectable fourth at Pleasanton five months ago in a maiden claimer; has had some time off; cannot be ignored despite moving up in class and has shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	29/10	-
10/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 5	11/5	-

Race A Roany

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Howard Gibson Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Freightline (5f-6½f); she shouldn't be far away with signs of encouragement in profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Above All Else

Jockey: Jennifer Whitaker Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 87-777

Comment: Generally been out of sorts of late and yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine; finished seventh, beaten a fair way in a maiden special weight when behind a number of the horses she faces here 21 days ago; hard to see her doing much as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	3421/100	-
10/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	283/10	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	6/1	-
18/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	2/1	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	21/2	-

Dream Paynter

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Kay Cooper Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7-

Comment: Held last of seven but was making her first appearance despite blinkers over C&D at 13-1 in September; returning from a layoff here; needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	1307/100	-

Mappemonde

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Tom Wenzel Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: Having her first start in public; has had some encouraging workouts and could figure.

Sapphire Lady

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 6

Comment: Beaten on her debut in course maiden special weight over 5f sporting blinkers at 33-1 21 days ago; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	896/25	-

Guard Your Spot

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Bonnie Jenne Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: -4

Comment: Not beaten too far (6l) on her debut (here, 5f) at 9-1 21 days ago; related to Stakes winner Chai; should not be far away as shown signs of ability in her exercise and she knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	233/25	-

Company Girl

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Jose Navarro Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2P-

Comment: Failed to complete in July in a stakes; layoff to overcome; big run on the cards with lower class a definite positive and she's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F		-	P / 7	193/25	-
22/06/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 6	567/20	-

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