Best bet: SYSTEMIC CHANGE (7)
Best value: CAPT JAX PARROW (6)
FIRST: Autumn’s Turn was second to a runaway winner in last; call in weak opener. Cara’s Chianti was just a neck behind top pick after doing the heavy lifting up front last time; very dangerous. Paraiba Blue drops and returns to dirt; worth a look.
SECOND: Big Hat Willie gets class relief after making middle move in last; more to give. Barksdale is fresh and owns speed and fast numbers; big-time player. Metalhead is riding a three-race winning streak; must consider.
THIRD: Fourth and One drilled four times since done in by fast fractions last time; tighter today. Max Money bested top pick by three lengths when second in last; obvious threat. Tizlawry was second in debut on turf; don’t dismiss.
FOURTH: Bob John Ray gets price hike after determined win last out; pairs up. Eric From Miami is a three-time winner on Big A loam; dangerous. Ministerial owns fast figures but is a question at the distance; demand square price.
FIFTH: Berbice Honey could get the early jump in field that’s light on speed. Luciana’s Honor drops after taking backward step in last; rebound threat. Banco Di Sicilia makes first start with maiden-claiming tag; worth long look.
SIXTH: Capt Jax Parrow tallied improved internal numbers in last; big effort on tap. Funny Uncle could impact if pace meltdown ensues. Airborne Elite is rested and logs fast numbers on best efforts; price plunge is cause for concern, however.
SEVENTH: Systemic Change notched swift late-pace figure when winning last; takes another. Love Me Not is speedy and could prove very tough on a soft lead. Power Seeker packs potent kick on “A” efforts; right in the thick of this.
EIGHTH: Poppy’s Ticket should move forward with today’s added ground. Askingforafriend has finished second in three of last four starts; another placing? Twohonestmischief was second by seven lengths last time; must be factored into the mix. Probability is training swiftly for first start with Lasix and first start as a gelding; must consider.
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