Emerald Downs

00:09

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from WESTPHAL. He has been running to a consistent level lately and can turn around placings with Artemus Gordon from last time they met.

Artemus Gordon

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 6/8-5 F: 16-316

Comment: Unable to land a blow when sixth of seven last week (sloppy track) in a claimer; can be a player at this level and useful in his prime; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	183/50	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	33/20	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	67/25	-
21/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/10	-
02/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
04/07/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/10	-

Westphal

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Steve Bullock Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 82132

Comment: Went close when runner-up back down to 6f behind Artemus Gordon 28 days ago in a claimer; has maintained his consistent level of form; $3.5k claiming tag this time (up from $2.5k); jockey does well from inside draws here so he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	229/100	-
17/03/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	239/10	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	42/5	-
13/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	152/5	-
27/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	233/5	-

Pour On The Cole

Jockey: Chel C Bailey Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 66276

Comment: No longer appears to be improving; finished behind Coastal Waters in a claimer when beaten 12l (sixth of nine) a week ago; a lot on his plate here and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	54/5	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	1111/25	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	409/100	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	83/2	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	91/10	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	91/1	-

The Golden Egg

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Charles Essex Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 837148

Comment: Finished last of eight in a claimer (behind Hickory Wind) 22 days ago; suited by this C&D; he meets the required standard ability wise; tag has been dropped to $3.5k; last two runs were below standard set by success three runs ago; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	437/25	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/50	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	79/10	-
06/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	46/5	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	15/2	-
15/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	29/2	-

Coastal Waters

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 333563

Comment: Not beaten far when third in a claimer on his debut for new trainer upped to this trip in front of Pour On The Cole a week ago; no longer appears to be improving; been struggling to get his head in front recently so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	1379/100	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1103/100	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2037/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	377/100	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	173/100	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	61/10	-

Pistol Power

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Rigoberto Velasquez Age/Wt: 11/8-10 F: 2/7-3

Comment: Six-time C&D winner; fair effort when beaten 2l two weeks ago in a claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $3.5k); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1021/100	-
15/06/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	961/100	-
24/06/23	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
10/06/23	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
20/05/23	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	34/5	-
07/05/23	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	22/5	-

Ruler Of Angels

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Marcelino Trujillo Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 447136

Comment: A winner over C&D; not beaten too far when sixth of seven in a starter allowance three weeks ago; now looks to be past his prime and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	1997/100	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	673/50	-
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	-

Anna's Iron Man

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Michael Morris Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 12-62

Comment: A course winner; beaten just over 1l here over 6f (claimer) three weeks ago; cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	107/20	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	191/25	-
07/10/24	Grants Pass / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
22/09/24	Grants Pass / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	17/5	-
15/09/24	Grants Pass / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	56/5	-
24/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	427/25	-

Hickory Wind

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Rigoberto Velasquez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-6523

Comment: Useful in his prime and produced a string of consistent efforts; produced an encouraging effort (third of eight, beaten 2½l) in a claimer upped to this trip, finished ahead of The Golden Egg three weeks ago; calmer waters here (in for $3.5k, $6.3k tag last time); encouraging jockey booking; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	193/25	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	707/100	-
30/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	9/1	-
07/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	99/10	-
23/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
27/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-

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Emerald Downs

00:49

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SUNGLASSES is strongly fancied to come out on top. She has shown she can get her head in front. Lusma is another to consider.

Olivia's Choice

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Candelario Villamar Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 116-45

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-24; found life tough when 13l back in fifth last month behind Our Lyla Grace, in a claimer; now down in class (in for $8k from $15k); easy enough to take on as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	2279/100	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	73/10	-
04/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	3/2	-
12/11/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-
24/10/24	Albuquerque / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
05/10/24	Albuquerque / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-

Don't Tell Hydee

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Jennifer Nunnally Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 315612

Comment: Went close when second over 6½f here (claimer) 21 days ago behind Diamond Dee on debut for this trainer; a winner over C&D; has chalked up two wins from her last five; class riser as runs for a $8k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	339/100	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	397/100	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	299/100	-
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	16/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	4/1	-
05/02/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-

Confidence Builder

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Miguel Hernandez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 428131

Comment: Has gained three wins over C&D; scored by a slim margin in a starter allowance last Saturday; despite that Emerald Downs success, others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	303/100	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	209/100	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	267/50	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	17/5	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	46/5	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	16/5	-

Diamond Dee

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 831213

Comment: Has scored over C&D; has chalked up two wins from her last four; displayed a fair level of form when 8l third (bumped at the start) last Sunday in a claimer; tag has been raised to $8k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	139/50	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	289/100	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	119/20	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	197/100	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	43/1	-

Lusma

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Serjio Garcia Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 175517

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 12l, in a starter allowance two weeks ago; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; useful at this level; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	241/50	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	73/50	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/5	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	18/5	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	19/2	-
17/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-

Princess K

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5-16175

Comment: Successful three times from 14 career runs; behind Our Lyla Grace when beaten 11l 16 days ago on her debut for new trainer in a claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $12.5k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	533/20	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	117/10	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/2	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	227/10	-
06/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	149/10	-
19/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	91/5	-

Sunglasses

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Sergio Perez Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 6613

Comment: Not beaten too far (2l) at Turf Paradise over 1m (allowance optional claimer) in March; down in class now, dropping from a $25k tag; more than capable if on song so big run on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/10	-
21/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	12/1	-
03/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	21/5	-
05/10/24	Fresno / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-

Our Lyla Grace

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Candice Cryderman Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 3-843

Comment: Goes very well here with three C&D wins to her name; finished third but only beaten 4½l in front of Princess K two weeks ago in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $8k); chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	957/100	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	182/25	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	1291/50	-
21/07/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	1169/100	-
07/07/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	513/50	-
22/06/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	721/25	-

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Emerald Downs

01:17

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NASTIKA'S SECRET could cash in if the leaders go too fast and he knows how to win. Creative Om, Caviar Cowboy and Dungarvan Oak also have claims.

Creative Om

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -6665

Comment: Split Tigersun and Golden Serenade when fifth a week ago in a claimer; in for a $5k tag so down in class ($8k last time); has possibilities as shown he can win fairly recently and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	477/100	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	237/20	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	212/5	-
10/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	104/5	-
29/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	189/10	-
09/06/24	Los Alamitos / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/10	-

Golden Serenade

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 742417

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; a course winner; finished last of seven in a claimer on first run for this trainer a week ago; moves down to an easier grade (in for $5k); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	779/50	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/25	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	22/5	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-
16/02/25	Sunland Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	224/5	-

Nastika's Secret

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Howard Gibson Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 31-57

Comment: Lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in February at Turf Paradise on debut outing for new trainer in a claimer; returns from a break here; class dropper as runs for a $5k tag here; big run on the cards if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	129/10	-
16/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	711/10	-
07/10/24	Grants Pass / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	16/5	-
15/09/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	511/100	-

El Diamante Negro

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 1-5463

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer on his first start for this trainer when beaten just under 5l to finish third three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	111/10	-
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/2	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	143/10	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	222/5	-
06/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	42/5	-
26/10/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-

Tigersun

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 341263

Comment: Fair effort over 6f here (claimer) on debut for new trainer last Saturday (had two of these rivals behind); a previous winner here; in for a $5k tag so down in class ($8k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	469/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	67/20	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	2151/100	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/100	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	63/5	-
16/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-

First Endeavor

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Steve Bullock Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 22-316

Comment: Was held in sixth over 1m½f here (claimer) 14 days ago; seems to be improving based on last two runs; has won at this course; moves down to an easier grade (in for $5k); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1459/100	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	273/50	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
08/09/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	97/100	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	637/100	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	207/50	-

Dungarvan Oak

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Howard Gibson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 734-1

Comment: Off the mark at the seventh time of asking when winning by three-quarters of a length 23 days ago in a maiden claimer; has kicked on in his last couple of races; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	151/100	-
04/08/24	Santa Rosa / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
15/07/24	Sacramento / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
02/06/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	231/10	-
12/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	137/5	-
21/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	21/2	-

Dekudylan

Jockey: Javier Matias Trainer: Tena Birdwell Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 624442

Comment: Gave good account to finish runner-up in a claimer when in front of three of these three weeks ago; a course winner; passed over as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	543/100	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	973/50	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	817/100	-
19/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	24/1	-
29/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	179/10	-

Caviar Cowboy

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Sam Dronen Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 23-315

Comment: Has found improvement of late; came up a bit short, beaten just under 5l when favourite, 36 days ago in a claimer; is a player if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	229/100	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	26/5	-
06/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
16/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	37/10	-
26/10/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	37/10	-

Bold Encounter

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Jorge Maravilla Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 76-30

Comment: Form has been a bit up and down of late; behind three of these in a claimer when finishing last of ten three weeks ago; he can be taken on with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	707/100	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	613/50	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	13/5	-
15/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	67/5	-
21/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-
18/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-

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Emerald Downs

01:45

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COUNT DRACULA is the recommendation. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and he knows how to win.

Elegant Boy

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Serjio Garcia Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1-414

Comment: Just over 3l fourth to Veritas Aequitas in an allowance optional claimer on first outing for new trainer posting a respectable effort 28 days ago; has chalked up two wins from his last four; class dropper as runs for a $30k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2139/100	-
29/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
15/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	25/2	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	133/10	-
23/11/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	69/5	-
02/11/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	41/2	-

Veritas Aequitas

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Dan Markle Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-2121

Comment: Too good for Elegant Boy and Count Dracula in an allowance optional claimer 28 days ago upped to this distance; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-20; goes on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	188/25	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	757/100	-
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	118/5	-
23/11/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	93/10	-

What A Dude

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Miguel Hernandez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 277361

Comment: Hit the bar in a stakes two months ago and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-27); won a starter allowance by 2l 16 days ago; despite that Emerald Downs success, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	433/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	31/20	-
04/05/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	211/10	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/2	-
22/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	15/2	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-

Count Dracula

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 0-05

Comment: Useful at this level and from top stable; fifth behind Veritas Aequitas on debut outing for new trainer four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; big chance as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	121/50	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	27/5	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	549/50	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	91/25	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	259/50	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	3017/100	-

He's Not Talking

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Bonnie Jenne Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-22

Comment: Just denied when favourite over 5½f here (allowance optional claimer) 28 days ago; has winning track form; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/20	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	691/100	-
26/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	91/25	-
11/08/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	226/25	-
07/07/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	719/50	-

Its Kraken Time

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Anne Wisdom Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-355

Comment: Has won over C&D; not disgraced when fifth in a claimer two weeks ago; meeting some horses in good form and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	711/100	-
08/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	37/5	-
02/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	117/5	-
18/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	74/5	-

Let's Go Champ

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Ian Jewell Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 23571

Comment: Narrow winner of a maiden claimer, breaking his duck at the eighth time of asking 15 days ago; signs of improvement on last two runs; steps up to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/2	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/10	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	119/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	151/5	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	321/10	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	174/5	-

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Emerald Downs

02:13

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HOT LAVA CAKE rates a strong recommendation. She has shown a liking for this course and distance and the form of her race three weeks ago is working out well.

Sonoma Dreaming

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 169-6

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 14l into sixth) in a claimer last month; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; now a lower claiming tag ($3.5k from $15k) so down in class; shown she can get her head in front so looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1683/100	-
10/08/24	Santa Rosa / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	159/10	-
14/06/24	Pleasanton / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	71/10	-
16/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
03/06/23	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	6/1	-
29/04/23	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	24/5	-

River Of Ambition

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Sergio Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 211755

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (7l) 34 days ago in a claimer; has got her head in front twice this year; now down in class (in for $3.5k from $5k); hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	3903/50	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	173/100	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	71/10	-
19/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
14/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	14/5	-
12/01/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	14/5	-

Yoderando

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Gary Greiner Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 3-5234

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth over 6f here (claimer) three weeks ago; successful five times from 24 career runs; recent form has a decent look to it; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	143/100	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	407/50	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	673/50	-
23/02/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	63/5	-
03/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	152/5	-
14/10/24	Grants Pass / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	32/1	-

Lula Bella

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Candelario Villamar Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 64711

Comment: On a hat-trick; landed a narrow success in a claimer last month; class dropper as runs for a $3.5k tag here; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	1109/100	-
28/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/5	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	81/5	-
07/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/5	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-

La Popis

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 601536

Comment: Multiple course winner; held when sixth of eight over 6½f here (claimer) last Sunday; tag drops from $5k to $3.5k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	116/5	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	919/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	364/25	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	121/25	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	783/10	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/5	-

Ready To Gig

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Robert Baze Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 623526

Comment: Behind Hot Lava Cake in a claimer on her debut for this trainer when beaten 18l (sixth of seven) 21 days ago; in good form before possible blip last time and has won three races (6f-1m½f); claiming tag drops from $5k; shortlisted as finished second 35 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	38/5	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	59/50	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	317/100	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	487/100	-
19/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	113/10	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	107/5	-

Big Mama Thornton

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Robert Bean Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 762-0

Comment: Last of 11 over 6f here (claimer, behind Ready To Gig) last month; course specialist (three wins) but form is hit and miss; not a great record second time out after a break and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	1511/100	-
28/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-
22/09/24	Fresno / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	219/10	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	227/50	-
27/07/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
13/07/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	231/50	-

Hot Lava Cake

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 7-1374

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; she meets the required standard ability wise; not beaten that far in fourth (9l) over 6½f here (claimer) three weeks ago; drops to a $3.5k tag from $5k; she's a serious player if replicating the best of her form 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
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	81/20	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	101/25	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/1	-
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
27/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	93/10	-
09/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	22/5	-

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