Pimlico

17:10

Runners: 16 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EFFICACY looks a solid choice. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast. Forced Attitude, Imperial Spy and Myluckeyvalentine are also shortlisted.

Efficacy

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Madison Meyers Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 74-

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth at Laurel Park six months ago in a maiden claimer; returns from a break today; class dropper as runs for a $16k tag here; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 11	53/5	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 12	313/10	-

Kevin Of Blackrock

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Kenneth Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-7

Comment: Held when seventh of eight in a maiden claimer (muddy track) at Laurel Park three months ago; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $16k); others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	234/5	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 9	115/2	-

Door Gunner Joe

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Andrew Simoff Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 6-

Comment: Didn't offer much on his debut over 5½f at Delaware Park (wearing blinkers) at 9-1 in October; sire does get winners on the turf; only ride on the card for Carol Cedeno; returns from an absence here; hard to make him a bet based on first race as vastly reduced claiming tag raises a question mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 6	93/10	-

Royal Flush Hearts

Jockey: Jean Briceno Trainer: Kevin Boniface Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Beaten 21l on his debut (5½f, Laurel Park) at 22-1 two weeks ago; entitled to be sharper - runners from this yard can show improved form on second start; claiming tag now upped from $15k; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	107/5	-

Band Tour

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Elizabeth Mccue Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 69058-

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 22; finished behind Moonflyer in a maiden claimer in December when tailed off at Laurel Park upped to 1m½f; returns from a layoff here; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	176/5	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	282/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	431/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	153/5	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	139/5	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	89/10	-

Skull Honor

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-45322

Comment: Consistent lately and has found improvement of late; beaten into runner-up when 6-5 last month at Gulfstream Park in a maiden claimer; form of the trainer is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	6/1	-
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	12/5	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	27/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	18/5	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-

Myluckeyvalentine

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-744

Comment: Was fourth of seven, beaten 9l, in blinkers (Laurel Park) last month in a maiden claimer; class dropper as runs for a $20k tag here; chance given that not many of these impressed last time out and he has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	49/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	89/10	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	47/10	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	19/2	-

Forced Attitude

Jockey: Weston Hamilton Trainer: Madison Meyers Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-

Comment: Held on his debut sporting blinkers at Colonial Downs at 17-2 in August; returns from a break here; tag has been dropped to $16k; is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 10	42/5	-

Blackthorne Brusca

Jockey: Xavier Perez Trainer: Susan Cooney Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 07-

Comment: Was tailed off in a maiden claimer in September (Laurel Park) upped to this distance; returns from an absence here; a big ask with the new headgear reached for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	298/5	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	10 / 10	489/10	-

Imperial Spy

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz Trainer: Derrick Parram Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-3344

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) at Laurel Park 49 days ago on his first start for this trainer in a maiden claimer; can't be ruled out as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and he's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	54/5	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	19/10	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	8/5	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/1	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	22/5	-

Mycroft

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 57-

Comment: Last of seven (sloppy track) dropped down to 5½f (Penn National) in November in a maiden special weight; sire gets turf winners; returns from a layoff here; dropping in class but may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	241/10	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 6	121/10	-

On Secret Service

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Alexander Watson Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 44-666

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the eighth time of asking (fourth his best finish so far); last of six at Laurel Park 33 days ago when back to 5½f in a maiden claimer; now over an extra 2½f; drops to a $12.5k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	147/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/2	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	32/1	-
21/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	66/5	-
25/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	401/10	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	611/5	-

Kuz It's Chilly

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Karin Wagner Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 5/99-

Comment: Last of nine in a maiden special weight at Penn National upped to this distance last March; this now his fourth attempt to get off the mark; his sights are now lowered to a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	819/10	-
06/02/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	171/5	-
12/12/23	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	103/10	-

Amazing Bernie

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Carlos Mancilla Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-323

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; fair effort when beaten 5l in a maiden claimer at Penn National 43 days ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	43/5	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	46/5	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	11/1	-

Owhatanite

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Suzanne Stettinius Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 4660-5

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (nine on the bounce); finished fifth, beaten 6l, at Laurel Park three weeks ago on his first start for this trainer in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	46/5	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	34/1	-
20/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	129/10	-
16/08/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	144/5	-
12/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	133/10	-
14/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	249/10	-

Moonflyer

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz Trainer: Rodolfo Salomon Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 84-455

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Laurel Park (beaten just under 5l, bumped at the start) last month in a maiden claimer; he can be competitive at this level but still winless and defeats stacking up (21 on the bounce); in for the same $12.5k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	69/10	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	481/10	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	197/10	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	37/10	-
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	172/5	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	90/1	-

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Pimlico

17:41

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COFFEEWITHCHRIS is expected to get the job done. He was behind Sumo last time but can now turn that form around and was held up in traffic last time.

Toast To Coast

Jockey: Johan Rosado Trainer: Anthony Aguirre Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-4464

Comment: Creditable effort in fourth (beaten just under 3l) at Laurel Park over 1m½f (claimer) last month; may have reached limits of his ability and subpar since successful in a claimer at Pimlico last May; passed over with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	83/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	24/1	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	142/5	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	226/5	-
04/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	429/10	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	75/2	-

Ascendance

Jockey: Weston Hamilton Trainer: Kenneth Cox Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-7331

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; narrow 16-1 winner in a claimer (sloppy track) at Laurel Park when dropped down to this distance last month; drops to a $7.5k tag from $10k; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	159/10	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	44/5	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	91/10	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	387/10	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	67/5	-
31/08/24	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/5	-

Coffeewithchris

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Jose Magana Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 53486

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) when close behind Sumo (dropped back to this distance, Laurel Park) in a claimer last month; has won at this track; big chance if confirming promise shown last time and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	2/1	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	127/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	91/10	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/2	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	114/5	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	13/10	-

Sumo

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Lacey Gaudet Age/Wt: 7/8-4 F: 8-2564

Comment: Fourth, not beaten that far (13-1) in a claimer (Laurel Park) last month; a while since his last success and possible that there's no more in the locker; facing a testing assignment and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	13/1	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/10	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	123/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	22/5	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	15/1	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/5	-

Abuelo Paps

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 231U-

Comment: Failed to finish at Delaware Park in July in a claimer; grade looks suitable; in for a $7.5k tag so down in class ($10k last time); returns from a layoff; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	U / 7	27/10	-
15/06/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
24/05/24	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/5	-
12/04/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	28/5	-
24/02/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	219/5	-
09/12/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/2	-

Midnight Renegade

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood Trainer: Lacey Gaudet Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 4-4313

Comment: Not disgraced when third of seven at Laurel Park over 7f (claimer) where just ahead of Sumo six weeks ago; brings winning C&D form to the table; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-
28/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	44/5	-

Beach Cowboy

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Rodolfo Salomon Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-6163

Comment: Successful three times from 13 career runs; not disgraced when third at Laurel Park last month in a claimer; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	14/5	-
28/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	1/1	-

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Pimlico

18:18

Runners: 16 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ELLINGER looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. El Junior certainly isn't out of it.

Medagooch

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: -4222

Comment: Been a while since he managed only win but admirably consistent; ran well when beaten a head in a claimer (muddy track) at Laurel Park on his first start for this trainer last month; running on turf for the first time; claiming value now drops to $25k; has to be respected if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-
11/05/24	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	17/5	-
07/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/5	-

El Junior

Jockey: Jevian Toledo Trainer: Rodolfo Salomon Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-01

Comment: Registered first success at the third time of asking when winning by just over 3l (Colonial Downs) two months ago in a maiden claimer; sire gets turf winners; in for a $25k tag so down in class ($30k last time); should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	67/2	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	899/10	-

Ellinger

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood Trainer: Charles Frock Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 17-2

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; ridden positively to get across to lead from stall seven over 6f at Laurel Park (claimer) when on the premises, finishing second last month; class riser as runs for a $25k tag here; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	21/5	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-

Lou's Birthday

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-106

Comment: Unable to land a blow in sixth (Laurel Park) last month dropped down to 5½f in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $25k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	109/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	367/10	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
17/08/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-
24/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-

Night Preacher

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: John Salzman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-26136

Comment: Finished last of six over 6f at Laurel Park (claimer) behind Medagooch, (muddy track) last month; drops to a $25k tag; one to be interested in if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	99/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/10	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	4/1	-

Sharp Red Eagle

Jockey: Jose Betancourt Trainer: Fenneka Bentley Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 8988-

Comment: Largely not been running well; finished out the back (sloppy track) five months ago at Parx dropped down to 6½f in a claimer; returns from a layoff; in for a $20k tag so up in class ($12.5k last time); his best looks to be behind him and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	81/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	278/5	-
06/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	206/5	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	79/10	-
21/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	9/1	-
20/07/23	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	213/10	-

Twirling Express

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Miguel Vera Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 0397-

Comment: Found life tough when 7l back in seventh at Laurel Park over 5½f (claimer) in November; been a while since he achieved his only career win; has had some time off; now moved up in the grades (in for $25k); this line-up contains some strong opposition so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	81/10	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	47/10	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	14/5	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	322/5	-
03/07/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/10	-
11/06/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-

Elusive Image

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Jason Smith Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 75-

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten 2½l) at Laurel Park in November in a claimer; generally struggled with a record of 1-26; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; returning from a layoff here; facing a testing assignment and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	27/2	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	99/10	-
12/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	33/10	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	13/5	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
07/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	8/5	-

Thunder Lad

Jockey: Jean Briceno Trainer: Hassan Elamri Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5650-

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 over 5½f at Laurel Park (allowance race) in October; returns from a break here; a lot on his plate here and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	573/10	-
17/08/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	423/10	-
27/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	63/10	-
12/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	261/10	-
15/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	61/2	-
17/05/24	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	105/2	-

Barong

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1

Comment: Won a maiden special weight at Charles Town on his debut at 4-5 50 days ago; represents a powerful trainer; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	4/5	-

Box Of Rockets

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Bobby Plummer Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 41-85

Comment: Last of five in March (Laurel Park) in a claimer; up in class (in for $20k); a few rivals look in good form so hard to see him doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/2	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	85/2	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	24/5	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	63/5	-

Corrected Pedigree

Jockey: Alexander Crispin Trainer: Gina Perri Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 220-

Comment: Finished just behind Twirling Express when tenth at Laurel Park over 5½f (claimer, bumped at the start) in November; useful in this grade; back from an absence here; has a reasonable shout as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	56/5	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	19/5	-
23/08/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
23/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	14/5	-
07/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	36/5	-

Chill Boss

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Phil Schoenthal Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6175-

Comment: Beaten 16l in fifth at Penn National in December (sloppy track) in a claimer; has had some time off; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/5	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	479/10	-
22/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	8/1	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	63/10	-
23/07/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	87/5	-

Scrappy T Lee

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood Trainer: Hugh McMahon Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 75

Comment: Not far behind Medagooch when fifth in a claimer on his first start for this trainer at Laurel Park in February; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $32k) so down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	133/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	151/10	-
21/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
15/10/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	247/10	-

Pallino

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Marya Montoya Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 49-29

Comment: Last of nine over 6f at Parx (optional claimer) 24 days ago; a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023) but useful at this level; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	51/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	15/2	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	107/5	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	503/10	-
18/05/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	3/1	-
28/11/23	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	41/10	-

Robert's Moon

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Jane Cibelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6069

Comment: Ninth of 12 at Laurel Park over 5½f (claimer, not far behind Lou's Birthday) on his debut for new trainer last month; largely disappointing since successful in a maiden optional claimer at Ellis Park in August; now down in class (in for $25k from $40k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	161/5	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	141/10	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	3101/100	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/5	-
26/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	107/10	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	2389/50	-

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2nd Favourite

Pimlico

18:48

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RAPIDITY is hard to look beyond. He is going for another success at this trip. Woodline and It'll Do are also of interest.

Woodline

Jockey: Larry Reynolds Trainer: Timothy Grams Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 223-33

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third, beaten 1½l two months ago at Charles Town upped to 6½f in an allowance race; running consistently and one-time useful operator; latest effort was encouraging so easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	66/5	-
09/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	36/5	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	47/5	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	37/5	-
28/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	267/10	-
25/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	89/5	-

It'll Do

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: B-46061

Comment: Scored by 4½l when dropped in distance on his debut for this trainer (Laurel Park) last month in a claimer; represents a powerful trainer; should be on the premises as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	17/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	7/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	121/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	67/10	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	164/5	-
15/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	B / 7	23/10	-

Rapidity

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1-212

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 4l to finish runner-up over 5½f at Laurel Park (claimer, sloppy track) last month; managed two wins in his last four outings; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so looks a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/1	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	77/5	-
18/08/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	5/2	-

Bermuda Run

Jockey: Weston Hamilton Trainer: Donald Barr Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 4-1238

Comment: Held when eighth beaten 14l in a claimer upped to 1m at Laurel Park 12 days ago; drops to a $25k tag; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	437/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	69/5	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	57/10	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	137/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	99/10	-

Little Bit Risky

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Caitlin Keil Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-3143

Comment: Couldn't quite get the job done when 1-2 third at Laurel Park last month in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $25k; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1/2	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	15/2	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	3/5	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/10	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-

Dewy's Beast

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 7-05363

Comment: Fair form when 7l third over 7f at Keeneland (claimer) last month; claiming tag now upped to $25k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	559/100	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	319/50	-
12/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	137/25	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	271/20	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	829/100	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	331/10	-

Uniwinner

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: Lacey Gaudet Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 51-6

Comment: On target twice in his last five outings; not disgraced when sixth of seven in an optional claimer at Penn National two months ago; not hard to turn elsewhere as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	333/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	67/10	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	177/10	-
19/05/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
30/04/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	81/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Pimlico

19:18

Runners: 15 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MY LADY BAE has to be the first name on the shortlist. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast, while Melancia and Miss Outta My Way also merit consideration.

Drifting

Jockey: Jose Betancourt Trainer: Fenneka Bentley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-649

Comment: Got across to lead early from a wide draw in a maiden special weight when beaten 5l (Laurel Park) 14 days ago; attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fourth her best finish so far); this is a step down in class but others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	43/1	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	15/1	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	238/5	-

Lady Lena

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 69

Comment: Finished tailed off at Laurel Park last month upped to 1m in a maiden special weight; runs in claiming company for the first time; dropping in class but makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	407/10	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	333/10	-

Great Moon

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 4/8-10

Comment: Workouts somewhat dispel fitness concerns; sire a rich source of sprint winners; trainer get a steady supply of winners; the betting can guide but a watching brief probably the best policy.

Kissed At Dawn

Jockey: Xavier Perez Trainer: Charles DeMario Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 8

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten just under 5l) on her debut at Laurel Park at 50-1 14 days ago; may improve; could find this level easier; should be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	513/10	-

Teddy's Lucky Girl

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: Timothy Keefe Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

Comment: Held when eighth (beaten 22l) on her debut at Laurel Park at 20-1 last month; related to Grade 3 winner Eastern Bay; needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 10	209/10	-

Loving Gaze

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Scott Lane Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -536

Comment: Finished behind Veola (sloppy track) at Laurel Park when dropped to 6f 28 days ago in a maiden special weight; stepped up on her last two starts; drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	137/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	63/5	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	33/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	57/5	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	12/1	-
14/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	42/5	-

Melancia

Jockey: Madison Olver Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5422

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement and produced a string of consistent efforts; just denied in a maiden claimer (Aqueduct, muddy track) last month; deserves respect as she's impressed clockwatchers enough to suggest this higher tag not insurmountable and her last run was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/20	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	15/4	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/20	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	123/10	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-

Miss Outta My Way

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Stable capable of preparing a newcomer to win; sibling of Gold Digging Broad (1m½f winner); looks likely to go well with signs of encouragement in profile and sire a rich source of sprint winners.

My Lady Bae

Jockey: Jevian Toledo Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-6

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start in blinkers (Aqueduct) when beaten 36l (sixth of seven) 27 days ago (sloppy track) upped to 7f in a maiden claimer; tag has been raised to $45k; now knows what is expected of her; should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	199/10	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	151/10	-

Stars Align

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Stable gets plenty of debutant winners; sire does get winners on the turf.

Fahnee

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood Trainer: Suzanne Stettinius Age/Wt: 3/7-13

Comment: Having first race; been active in workouts; she can make a bold bid as some good aspects to her profile.

Veola

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4

Comment: Couldn't land a blow on her debut (6f, Laurel Park, closely matched with Loving Gaze on that running) at 9-5 last month; Vekoma gets turf winners; down in class to a maiden claimer; first attempt at a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	9/5	-

Happy This Day

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Milan Milosevic Age/Wt: 3/7-13

Comment: Recent workouts point to readiness; record of the stable offers some encouragement; Runhappy gets winners on the turf; interesting to see if there is any market confidence for her.

Impetus Echo

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 0-7457

Comment: Last of seven over 6½f at Charles Town (maiden special weight, sloppy track) last month; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	447/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	209/10	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	73/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	146/5	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	79/5	-
17/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	12/5	-

Judith's Cross

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Niall Saville Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 969-

Comment: This now her fourth attempt to get off the mark; held when ninth of ten (Laurel Park) in November dropped down to 5½f in a maiden special weight; drops in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	203/5	-
05/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	207/10	-
13/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	72/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Pimlico

19:52

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRIGHTNESS is strongly fancied to prevail. She is expected to confirm placings after she got the better of Danni's Rhythm and Cross Of Valor when last seen.

Brightness

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 62

Comment: Was on the premises (second, beaten 3½l) in a maiden claimer where she had two of these rivals behind (Laurel Park) last month; claiming value now rises to $45k; can make her presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 10	22/5	-
24/03/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	71/10	-

Ma Ma Ma My Vekoma

Jockey: Eric Camacho Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Brittany Russell debutants warrant close attention in the betting; related to multiple race winner Whereshetoldmetogo (5f-7f); easy to see her making an impression with signs of encouragement in profile and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.

Danni's Rhythm

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood Trainer: W Bailes Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 73-3

Comment: Split Brightness and Cross Of Valor in a maiden claimer (Laurel Park) putting in a solid effort to finish third last month; likely to be thereabouts as she has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	27/5	-
10/08/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	54/5	-
21/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	22/5	-

Windin Road

Jockey: Andres Chavez Trainer: Anthony Aguirre Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: First career outing for this three-year-old daughter of Friend Or Foe; others look more obvious on paper; this one is best watched.

Regal Miss Lily

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 4

Comment: Finished fourth of six on her debut at Laurel Park over 5½f (9-2) last month (broke in air); hard to make her a bet based on first race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	43/10	-

Cross Of Valor

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: III A Allen, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7344

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Fille d'Esprit and not yet off the mark in four attempts although has finished third; out of the frame (beaten 6l in fourth) in a maiden claimer (Laurel Park) when just behind Brightness (second) and Danni's Rhythm (third) last month; has been on the scene in the recent past and wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	4/1	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/10	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	541/10	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/2	-

Anita Beer

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Kenneth Cox Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: -74

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 6l in fourth, Laurel Park) in March in a maiden special weight; first run in claiming company; down in class this time but looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	257/10	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	74/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Pimlico

20:25

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WISH ME HOME knows how to get his head in front and a good pace up front will help him. Bode's Maker and Big Big Star are also shortlisted.

Big Big Star

Jockey: Daniel Centeno Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 0311-

Comment: Bidding for hat-trick and has achieved three wins from 11 career runs; narrow success in a claimer at Laurel Park in October; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	26/5	-
19/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	61/10	-
30/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	36/5	-
17/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	3/1	-
14/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	103/10	-

The Last Scip

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Suzanne Stettinius Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 38227-

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 12l, when close behind Fun Lovin Criminal in December (Laurel Park) in an optional claimer; smart performer at one stage and he meets the required standard ability wise; is of interest given his record when fresh and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	84/5	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	63/10	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	2 / 12	43/10	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	31/2	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	43/10	-
23/06/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/5	-

Your Analysis

Jockey: Weston Hamilton Trainer: Hugh McMahon Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 435-65

Comment: This is his grade but may not have any more improvement left; not beaten too far when fifth at Laurel Park last month in an optional claimer; tag drops from $30k to $20k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/5	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	81/10	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	3/1	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/2	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	57/10	-
24/08/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-

Transactional

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Lawrence Smith Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 8-240

Comment: Last of ten (dropped back to 6f) on his first start for this trainer last week (Belmont At The Big A) in an optional claimer; meeting some horses in good form and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	24/1	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	6/5	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	19/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	19/20	-
23/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/20	-

Alvy

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Robin Graham Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 4-833

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a ninth career win) and producing consistent form; not beaten far when third (Laurel Park) 34 days ago in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	101/10	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	39/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	6/5	-
27/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	2/1	-
04/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	4 / 11	43/10	-

Sell Something

Jockey: Jevian Toledo Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 79963-

Comment: Went close at 16-1 at Laurel Park six months ago in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	159/10	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	91/2	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	165/4	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	44/1	-
21/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	105/4	-
24/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	54/5	-

Fun Lovin Criminal

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Elliot Sullivan Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-1132

Comment: Close up second at Laurel Park last month in an optional claimer; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 9-31) and mostly consistent recently; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/1	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/10	-

Bode's Maker

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 10/8-11 F: 77-2

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; cut above this level at his peak; beaten narrowly at Parx (muddy track) last month on debut outing for new trainer in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $15k last time; recent reappearance at Parx should have blown away any cobwebs so in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	34/5	-
01/08/24	Colonial Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	8/5	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	35/2	-
11/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	199/10	-
21/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	139/10	-
30/03/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	42/5	-

Saketumi

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: William Dowling Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 6/717-

Comment: Beaten seventh of eight over 1m½f at Penn National (allowance optional claimer) in August; this is his level and smart performer at one stage.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/5	-
11/06/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
28/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	72/5	-
16/11/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	133/5	-
26/10/23	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	259/10	-
23/08/23	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	39/10	-

Uninvited Guest

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 666-6

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth at Aqueduct three months ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; now down in class (in for $20k from $35k); a likely player as has bits and pieces of decent form and he didn't get much luck in running when last seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/20	-
16/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	109/10	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	71/10	-
27/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	21/5	-

Wish Me Home

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1213-

Comment: Was held in third in a starter allowance at Fair Grounds five months ago; has winning track form; from a top trainer; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; can go well fresh and has a great chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/12/24	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	9/5	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-
16/08/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
05/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	47/10	-
21/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-

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Pimlico

20:56

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ROSIEONTHERIVER is the recommendation. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can rebound from a modest last run. Mischief In Motion looks best of the rest.

Ade

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Rodolfo Salomon Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2-16335

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (8l) when close behind Late Nite Call at Laurel Park upped to this trip last month in a stakes; has won two of 14 career starts; this might be easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	699/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	15/2	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-

Rosieontheriver

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood Trainer: Claudio Gonzalez Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 21-513

Comment: Beaten third of five (Colonial Downs) two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; managed three wins in her last six outings; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	57/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	43/10	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/10	-
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	97/2	-
31/08/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-

Mischief In Motion

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 71

Comment: Nicely bred (by Into Mischief); won by just over 2l in a maiden special weight when getting off the mark at the second time of asking at Tampa Bay Downs in February upped to 1m; first run in claiming company; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	31/10	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	13/10	-

Late Nite Call

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Niall Saville Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 4-214

Comment: Finished fourth beaten 4l in a stakes, finished ahead of Ade at Laurel Park last month; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; first run in a claimer; cannot be ignored if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	153/10	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
28/01/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	56/5	-
28/12/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	13/5	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	121/10	-

Chickin Lickin

Jockey: Sunday Jr Diaz Trainer: III Ollie Figgins, Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7435

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Laurel Park (beaten 9l) three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; this looks a fair heat so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	179/10	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	477/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	23/1	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	35/2	-
28/12/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-

Tres Aries

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Claudio Gonzalez Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 2-21112

Comment: Has managed three wins from ten career runs; not beaten far in a claimer (Laurel Park) on debut for this handler two weeks ago; claiming tag now upped to $62.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	48/5	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-

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Pimlico

21:28

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DARK LUTE has more scope for improvement than some of these and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Gold Aspen and Casey N Pap are more names to consider.

Mamba Mindset

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 043334

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; not disgraced when fourth of eight in a maiden claimer at Charles Town last month; up in class (in for $15k); jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/5	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	14/1	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	71/5	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	317/10	-

Real Talented

Jockey: Sara Fabbro Del Trainer: Claudio Gonzalez Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 7577

Comment: Behind Tyson's Delivery at Laurel Park over 5½f (maiden claimer) when beaten 21l (seventh of eight) 49 days ago; yet to finish better than fifth in his four races; in for a $12.5k tag so up in class ($10k last time); has to prove this longer trip is what he wants and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	61/5	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	171/10	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/5	-

Gold Aspen

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8-P35

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth at Charles Town upped to this trip six weeks ago in a maiden claimer; grade looks suitable and has kicked on in his last couple of races; rates a likely contender given he was third (albeit some way back) two starts ago and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	2/1	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	14/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 8	6/5	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	11/5	-
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	12/5	-
21/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	3/2	-

Tyson's Delivery

Jockey: Andres Chavez Trainer: W Bailes Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 6642

Comment: Just his fifth outing so still early days; creditable effort when 20-1 second (stumbled at the start) last month at Laurel Park in a maiden claimer; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	209/10	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	65/2	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	6/1	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	231/10	-

Casey N Pap

Jockey: Weston Hamilton Trainer: Hamilton Smith Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2560-4

Comment: Not yet off the mark in seven attempts although has finished second; finished fifth but subsequently promoted to fourth four weeks ago (Laurel Park) in a maiden claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $30k tag; ought to be competitive based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	48/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	397/10	-
18/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	163/10	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	23/5	-
25/08/24	Timonium / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
02/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	239/10	-

Parlay For Destiny

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Jr Mario Serey, Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 87-34P

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); failed to finish (Laurel Park) 48 days ago in a maiden claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $10k here; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 7	12/5	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	141/10	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	73/1	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	52/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	128/5	-

Dark Lute

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood Trainer: Phillip Capuano Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 8

Comment: A bit disappointing on his debut (sent off 5-2) over this distance at Turfway Park 43 days ago (wearing blinkers); related to Stakes winner American Blaze; big chance as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and it was interesting that he was well backed last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 11	123/50	-

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