Turf Paradise

00:09

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from MAXIMUM SPARKLE. Selinus and Native Charmer are more names to consider.

Native Charmer

Jockey: Glenn Corbett Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 4-32

Comment: Hails from a good trainer; a respectable runner-up of six in a maiden special weight at Sunland Park two months ago; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/02/25	Sunland Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
31/01/25	Sunland Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
27/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	141/5	-

Maximum Sparkle

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Wade Rarick Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 322-2

Comment: Ran well when beaten a head last month on debut for this trainer in a maiden optional claimer; holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
14/09/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	37/25	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	191/100	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	151/100	-

Lady Cyclone

Jockey: Kody Kellenberger Trainer: Shannon Simpson Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7266-

Comment: Beaten 16l (sixth) at Sweetwater Downs in September in a maiden special weight; four-race maiden but has managed to finish second and among the places in a stakes in August; layoff to overcome; first attempt in claiming company; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/24	Sweetwater Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	2/1	-
25/08/24	Sweetwater Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	69/5	-
11/08/24	Wyoming Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	36/5	-
07/07/24	Wyoming Downs / Trial / F	-	7 / 8	89/10	-

Ima Margarita Girl

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 23223-

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; below par when beaten 8l here over 5f (maiden optional claimer) finished just ahead of Bango Gal in November; has had some time off; she shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	5/2	-
05/10/24	Fresno / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
21/09/24	Fresno / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	46/25	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	299/50	-

Expect Love

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Vann Belvoir Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 3-735

Comment: Not the most consistent of horses lately and yet to open her account after eight starts; second favourite but unable to make the frame when fifth in a maiden optional claimer upped to 1m 29 days ago; a few rivals look in good form so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	19/10	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/10	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	20/1	-
06/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	601/10	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	301/5	-

Selinus

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Dan McFarlane Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2

Comment: Ran respectably on her debut (here, 6f) at 7-2 three weeks ago; warrants respect as she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and her initial effort was most encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 5	7/2	-

Garavani

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Vann Belvoir Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 82

Comment: Solid effort in defeat to finish runner-up after going off 18-1 when little between her and Bango Gal (sixth) last month in a maiden claimer; claiming value rises from $12.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	37/2	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 11	36/5	-

Bango Gal

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Rafael Barraza Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 3-6263

Comment: Seven-race maiden but has managed to finish second; third, beaten 1l, when close behind Selinus 22 days ago in a maiden special weight; one to note if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	18/5	-
25/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	16/5	-
17/02/25	Turf Paradise / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	9/5	-
03/02/25	Turf Paradise / Handicap / F	-	6 / 9	60/1	-
26/12/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	271/10	-
04/12/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	347/10	-

Miss Hotrod

Jockey: Francisco Garcia Trainer: Shannon Simpson Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 748-

Comment: Finished behind Lady Cyclone in a stakes when tailed off at Sweetwater Downs in August; still searching for first win after three tries; layoff to overcome; runs in claiming company for the first time; now drops in class but can't go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/24	Sweetwater Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	7/2	-
11/08/24	Wyoming Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	163/10	-
07/07/24	Wyoming Downs / Trial / F	-	7 / 7	111/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Turf Paradise

00:38

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from PEACEFUL WATERS. He appeals based on the strength of his latest effort, while Mulberry Street, Kanderel and You Kidding Me are interesting.

Kanderel

Jockey: Daniel Vergara Trainer: Rafael Barraza Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 277-44

Comment: Very smart in his prime; solid effort when beaten just under 2l to finish fourth 11 days ago in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $4k; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	169/10	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-
09/03/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	79/10	-
10/02/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	69/5	-
15/01/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	119/10	-
26/11/23	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-

Vicente's Shadow

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Satchell Stevens Age/Wt: 10/8-12 F: 6-458

Comment: Was held in eighth in February in a claimer; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; claiming tag drops to $4k (from $6.3k); his best looks to be behind him and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	199/10	-
04/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	257/5	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	135/2	-
30/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	25/1	-
20/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	42/5	-
20/10/24	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/2	-

Xtreme Mayhem

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Esteban Martinez Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 4-73772

Comment: Good effort when close up over 5f here (claimer) two weeks ago; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and likes it here (four wins); is a player as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
26/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/5	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	106/5	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	33/5	-
01/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	139/5	-
04/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	46/5	-

Fight Me

Jockey: Cash Ramey Trainer: Juan Figueroa Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 9-79

Comment: Not won for some time now and may have reached limits of his ability; last of nine over 5½f here (claimer) four weeks ago behind Pedro Perez, (saddle slipped); not easy to fancy given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	62/1	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	544/5	-
04/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	614/5	-
14/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	354/5	-
22/04/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/1	-
11/04/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	241/10	-

Bel Ragazzo

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Edward Kereluk Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 976834

Comment: Not far behind You Kidding Me when fourth over 1m here (claimer) 28 days ago; normally pretty consistent and he can be competitive at this level; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-
18/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	53/1	-
30/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	49/10	-
15/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	129/5	-
02/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	10/1	-

Mulberry Street

Jockey: Francisco Garcia Trainer: Juan Gutierrez Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 16-7

Comment: Finished last of seven over 1m at Sunland Park (claimer) in February; this is his level; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($7.5k last time); poses a threat if reproducing form of his win three starts back and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/02/25	Sunland Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	51/5	-
16/12/24	Zia Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1/1	-
26/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
07/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	3/1	-
25/08/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/10	-
10/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	43/5	-

Pedro Perez

Jockey: Luis Valenzuela Trainer: Sergio Alvarez Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 43-343

Comment: Not far behind Xtreme Mayhem when third 13 days ago in a claimer; form could be levelling off and a while since his last success; his best looks to be behind him and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	36/5	-
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	81/10	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	73/5	-
18/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	158/5	-
04/11/24	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
20/10/24	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-

Chelsea Dagger

Jockey: Kody Kellenberger Trainer: Travis Denny Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 4319-5

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l) in January in a claimer; a big ask as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	206/5	-
19/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	13/2	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/2	-
07/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/10	-
17/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	38/5	-

Peaceful Waters

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 73-52

Comment: Hails from a good stable and a winner three times from 20 runs (6f-1m½f); favourite and not beaten far three weeks ago in a claimer; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/5	-
27/02/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	18/5	-
27/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	1/2	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/5	-
07/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	11/5	-

You Kidding Me

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Johnathon Feron Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -78393

Comment: Missed out by just over 1l in a claimer four weeks ago upped to 1m; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then may be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
20/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	647/10	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	379/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	184/5	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	259/5	-
09/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	987/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Turf Paradise

01:07

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PLANE TALK gets a firm vote. He knows how to get his head in front and can add a fourth course success to his tally, while Departure and Coastal Jazz could also have a say.

Rockin The Dad Bod

Jockey: Francisco Garcia Trainer: Isaiah Ortiz Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 33566-

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-22); came home sixth five months ago in race won by Coastal Jazz over 6½f here (allowance optional claimer) on debut for this trainer; returns from a break here; others more likely as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	167/10	-
02/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	103/10	-
28/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	181/10	-
17/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
24/08/24	Prairie Meadows / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	127/10	-
15/07/24	Prairie Meadows / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-

Plane Talk

Jockey: Fausto Silva Da Trainer: Juan Gutierrez Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 1-1243

Comment: Course specialist (three wins from six); third, beaten 1½l, 11 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so he needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-
23/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	129/10	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
19/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-

Lovely Lola

Jockey: Kody Kellenberger Trainer: Shannon Simpson Age/Wt: 6/8-5 F: 527-7

Comment: Finished last of seven here over 5½f (optional claimer) on first run for her current trainer three weeks ago; almost victorious in a stakes in October; C&D has proven suitable before; she is the only female runner; meeting some horses in good form and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	123/10	-
17/11/24	Arapahoe Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	23/5	-
19/10/24	Arapahoe Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	64/5	-
29/09/24	Sweetwater Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	7/10	-
08/09/24	Arapahoe Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
25/08/24	Sweetwater Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-

Lite Ranchin Kid

Jockey: Glenn Corbett Trainer: Rafael Barraza Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 08-151

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); quick away to lead from a wide draw over 5½f here (allowance optional claimer) when winning by just under 2l last month; $40k claiming tag this time (up from $12.5k); despite that Turf Paradise success, others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
12/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	39/5	-
09/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
26/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	157/10	-
23/11/24	Del Mar / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	507/10	-
20/10/24	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	357/10	-

Coastal Kid

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Wade Rarick Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 4-616

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) over 6½f here (allowance optional claimer) splitting Diamond Rim, Arma d'Oro and Truth Seeker three weeks ago; winning form over C&D; this is competitive and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	41/5	-
12/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
25/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	79/10	-
18/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	127/10	-
05/12/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	49/2	-
14/11/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	83/5	-

Diamond Rim

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Dan McFarlane Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 2-44252

Comment: Had a bunch of these behind him when second here in an allowance optional claimer three weeks ago; likes this combination of C&D; jockey booking heightens interest; recent display was promising so has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/5	-
24/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	2/1	-
06/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	14/5	-

Mr. Who

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Juan Gutierrez Age/Wt: 8/8-5 F: 6-212

Comment: Likes it here (four wins); missed out by three-quarters of a length over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) behind Departure last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-
24/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
25/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	11/2	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	111/10	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	53/5	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	1319/20	-

Coastal Jazz

Jockey: Luis Valenzuela Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 1-171

Comment: Won a stakes by 3½l (Sunray Park) 11 days ago; specialist here with three wins from seven visits and one-time useful operator; stable going well a plus; dropped in grade to claiming level so is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	SunRay Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
23/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	49/10	-
06/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
14/11/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	5/1	-
29/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-

Truth Seeker

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Rafael Barraza Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 45-268

Comment: Finished tailed off when he was behind several of these rivals three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; his tally of C&D wins stands at four; makes limited appeal as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	171/10	-
24/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	63/10	-
06/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	87/10	-
27/10/24	Albuquerque / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	33/2	-
29/09/24	Albuquerque / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	89/10	-
31/08/24	Albuquerque / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-

Arma D'oro

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Wade Rarick Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 2-6563

Comment: Eight-time winner in his career (from 5f-1m½f); split a number of these rivals three weeks ago when beaten just over 2l into third at 12-1 in an allowance optional claimer; recent display was promising so by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	25/2	-
22/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	40/1	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/2	-
18/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
05/12/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-

Departure

Jockey: Daniel Vergara Trainer: Manuel Ortiz Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 7-1311

Comment: On a hat-trick after last win and very smart in his prime; landed a narrow success in an optional claimer five weeks ago; could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/2	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/5	-
25/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	169/10	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	83/10	-
17/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Turf Paradise

01:36

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: APOLLO RISING is a confident pick. He boasts a good career strike-rate and has been running consistently well. Wellswort and Tranche should also be on the premises.

Nolongerahobby

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Juan Gutierrez Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 7/4-72

Comment: Ran well enough to finish runner-up at 14-1 in an allowance optional claimer upped to this trip last month; successful five times from 5½f to 1m½f but possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; passed over as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	149/10	-
04/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	138/5	-
12/02/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	77/5	-
26/12/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	86/5	-
09/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	153/5	-
02/12/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	203/5	-

Wellswort

Jockey: Fausto Silva Da Trainer: Juan Gutierrez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 2-1241

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here 22 days ago; performed at a higher level than this in his peak; can be on the premises as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	7/2	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
28/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	19/10	-
09/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/2	-

Athens Moon

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Curt Ferguson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 13-34

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and he can be competitive at this level; finished fourth but only beaten just over 2l in an allowance optional claimer three weeks ago, a race won by the reopposing Wellswort; poses a threat as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	6/1	-
05/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	89/10	-
17/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	37/10	-
27/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/2	-
17/11/24	Arapahoe Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	8/1	-

Mongolian Memory

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 57-569

Comment: Behind The Black Strat in an allowance optional claimer when last of nine last month; has won here previously; been generally quiet since successful in an allowance optional claimer at Turf Paradise five months ago; form of the trainer is a plus; now a lower claiming tag ($12.5k from $20k) so down in class; his best looks to be behind him and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	267/10	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/2	-
12/02/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	293/5	-
31/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	37/5	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	107/10	-
18/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	91/10	-

Threebrothers

Jockey: Daylor Berrios Lopez Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 61-111

Comment: Racking up quite the sequence; chasing a fourth C&D success after three-quarters of a length win here last month; claiming value now rises to $12.5k; now up to allowance level so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
17/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	6/1	-
27/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-

Liberal

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 826/78

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 9l, in an optional claimer at Santa Anita three weeks ago; all wins over this distance but possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; his best looks to be behind him and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	411/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	121/5	-
29/10/23	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/2	-
05/09/23	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	16/1	-
23/07/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	75/2	-
10/09/22	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	279/10	-

Apollo Rising

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 233-3

Comment: Wins-runs record of 4-17 and producing consistent form; respectable effort in a stakes (Sunland Park) in February when dropped to this trip on debut for this trainer; a major contender given he has won after a layoff previously and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/02/25	Sunland Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	213/100	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	141/50	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	73/20	-
07/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	41/25	-
12/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-

Tranche

Jockey: Daniel Vergara Trainer: A Kitchingman Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 0-26

Comment: You have to go back a fair way to find his only win but useful at this level; unable to land a blow in sixth in an allowance optional claimer (Santa Anita) three weeks ago; did finish a good second two runs back and ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	24/5	-
02/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/2	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	95/2	-
31/10/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	49/5	-
21/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
08/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	679/10	-

My Cairo Kid

Jockey: Luis Valenzuela Trainer: Joyce Laufenberg Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-322

Comment: Unfancied when going close in an allowance optional claimer on his debut for this trainer last month; low strike-rate of 1-15; not been able to get his head in front lately so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	241/10	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	33/1	-
02/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-
05/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	23/5	-
21/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	31/10	-
01/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	149/10	-

The Black Strat

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Esteban Martinez Age/Wt: 6/8-5 F: 1-736

Comment: Beaten 7l in sixth 14 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; better than this level in his prime and can be a player at this level; now down in class (in for $12.5k from $20k); definite chance as didn't get much luck in running when last seen and he knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	34/5	-
19/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/10	-
20/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/10	-
02/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
13/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	56/5	-
20/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	149/10	-

Pure Cane Sugar

Jockey: Glenn Corbett Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-4216

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; not disgraced when sixth 15 days ago in a claimer; meeting some horses in good form and unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	57/10	-
06/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
18/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	7/1	-
26/12/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	121/5	-
27/07/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	357/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite