Woodbine

18:05 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LEMONCELLA SPRITZ rates a strong recommendation. She can be forgiven an underwhelming run last time, while Maryland Spirit certainly isn't out of it.

1st	5. Lemoncella Spritz Fav	11/10
2nd	4. Vrana	9/2
3rd	3. La Ronde	7/1

Favourite

11/10

Lemoncella Spritz

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 673-5

11/10

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth last month in a maiden optional claimer; a major contender as shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
30/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	58/5	-
26/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	163/20	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	19/4	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Maryland Spirit

Jockey: David Moran Trainer: Debra Rombis Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7923-3

11/4

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 2½l third over 5f here (maiden optional claimer) on first outing for new trainer last month; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; if she is able to build on her most recent effort then should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	67/10	-
14/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	379/20	-
28/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	157/20	-
09/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	499/20	-
02/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	443/20	-

Vrana

Jockey: Jalon Samuel Trainer: Sarah Ritchie Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 64253-

9/2

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; went down by just under 2l when third in December in a maiden claiming optional claiming; has had some time off; recent effort was creditable so ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	111/20	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	35/4	-
24/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
21/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	61/20	-
03/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	107/20	-
13/06/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	103/20	-

La Ronde

Jockey: Austin Adams Trainer: Katerina Vassilieva Age/Wt: 3/8-2

7/1

Comment: Trainer has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so might be best to watch the betting.

Medusa's Gold

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Sid Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-

8/1

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut six months ago here in blinkers; returns from a break here; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 7	187/20	-

Woodbine

18:35 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SCUDERIA gets a firm vote. Lonny's Gamble and Wild Card should also be in the mix.

1st	3. Lonny's Gamble 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	4. Scuderia Fav	5/6
3rd	1. Spiritual Man	10/1

Favourite

5/6

Scuderia

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 65568-

5/6

Comment: Attempting to open his account at the sixth time of asking; beaten 11l when eighth of ten in a stakes in November; returns from a layoff here; drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and could take plenty of beating.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	497/20	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	36/5	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	31/5	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	118/5	-
21/07/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	139/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Lonny's Gamble

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Josie Carroll Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 34632-

11/4

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up six months ago in a maiden optional claimer; shown recent signs of improvement and string of consistent efforts of late; returns from a layoff here; recent effort was creditable so can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/20	-
21/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/20	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	37/1	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	29/10	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	11/4	-
07/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/20	-

Wild Card

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Julia Carey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-4

11/2

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth last month in a maiden optional claimer; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	4 / 8	239/20	-
20/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 12	197/20	-

Spiritual Man

Jockey: Rico Walcott Trainer: Patrick Dixon Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 060-5

10/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of seven 21 days ago in a maiden optional claimer; nicely bred (by Midshipman); he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	59/4	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	73/1	-
30/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	53/4	-
04/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	216/5	-

Runaway Maxi

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: Nathan Squires Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 5

14/1

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on his debut three weeks ago (in blinkers) over C&D; might be better for the experience although not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 8	191/5	-

Last Ride

Jockey: Skye Chernetz Trainer: David Cotey Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 953-6

20/1

Comment: Four-race maiden but has managed to finish third; behind Spiritual Man last month when beaten 12l (sixth of seven) in a maiden optional claimer; new headgear needs to have a positive effect and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	119/10	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	12/1	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	621/20	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	133/5	-

Woodbine

19:05 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DARK DANGER looks the one to back. He makes plenty of appeal on the strength of a good latest effort. Audi's World and Souper Effect also merit consideration.

1st	1. Dark Danger Fav	4/7
2nd	2. Captivating Name 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	3. Souper Effect	13/2

Favourite

4/7

Dark Danger

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Sid Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-032

4/7

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; runner-up here when 7-5 last month upped to this distance in a maiden optional claimer; strong claims if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-
26/04/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/20	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	2797/50	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	169/5	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	1366/25	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Captivating Name

Jockey: David Moran Trainer: Michael Doyle Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2583-3

11/4

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; decent effort when 13-1 third in a maiden optional claimer last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	257/20	-
01/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/1	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	51/4	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	267/20	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	321/20	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	187/20	-

Souper Effect

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls Trainer: Richard Hayashi Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

13/2

Comment: Held on his debut here at 13-2 last month; related to Stakes winner Silent Mistake; could go well on best trackwork and he knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 8	127/20	-

Armino

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson Trainer: Terry Brooker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 770-

16/1

Comment: Tailed off in November in a stakes; related to Grade 3 winner Il Malocchio but attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (seventh his best finish so far); claiming debut; returns from a layoff; others more persuasive despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	2017/20	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	1353/20	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	693/10	-

Its In The Cards

Jockey: Austin Adams Trainer: Michael De Paulo Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 055-6

20/1

Comment: Close up behind Souper Effect when sixth here over 6f (maiden optional claimer) last month; yet to get off the mark in four attempts (fifth his best finish); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	45/1	-
08/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	207/20	-
21/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1253/20	-
20/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	152/5	-

Audi's World

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Julia Carey Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 0-

Comment: Was last of 11 on his debut running here over 6½f at 40-1 in October; returns from a break here; should be on the premises as entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	399/10	-

Woodbine

19:36 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRUTALLY HONEST is the recommendation. She is a winner and is of interest if excusing her most recent run. Romantica, Zisisit and Theft are more names to consider.

1st	7. Zisisit Fav	9/4
2nd	6. Romantica 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	3. Bedazzle Me	25/1

Favourite

9/4

Zisisit

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Martin Drexler Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 16-253

9/4

Comment: Was third of six, beaten 6l, in an optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) 51 days ago; better than this level in her prime and good C&D record; trainer going well a plus; enters calculations as plenty to like about workout last Saturday and she can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	32/5	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/1	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
02/08/24	Woodbine / Starter Handicap / F	-	1 / 7	57/20	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Romantica

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 31-57

5/2

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when seventh of ten over 1m4f at Keeneland (allowance race) five weeks ago; can figure if reproducing form of her win three starts back and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	114/25	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	77/10	-
22/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
01/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 14	19/4	-

Brutally Honest

Jockey: Patrick Husbands Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 16-

4/1

Comment: Nicely bred (by Quality Road); didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Gulfstream Park (beaten just under 4l) in November in a stakes; returning from a layoff here; first attempt at a claimer; every chance 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
28/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F		-	6 / 11	23/5	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 12	37/5	-

Theft

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: Josie Carroll Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 31

5/1

Comment: Won a maiden special weight by just under 2l in March when getting off the mark at the second time of asking (Turfway Park) upped to 1m; first attempt at a claimer; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 11	12/5	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	129/50	-

Shade Of Pale

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Steven Chircop Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 7-6226

10/1

Comment: Finished last of six on first run for current trainer last month in an allowance optional claimer; capable if in the mood so is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/10	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
20/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	3/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 7	123/10	-
15/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	36/5	-

Nantuckets Day

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Patrick Dixon Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 62217-

12/1

Comment: Finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (4l) in an allowance optional claimer in November; has displayed improved form on last two starts; back from an absence here; not hard to turn elsewhere given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	371/20	-
26/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	22/5	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	25/4	-
24/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	89/20	-
03/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	151/20	-
13/07/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	13/2	-

Destiny Ro

Jockey: Desean Bynoe Trainer: Randy Thompson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 22173-

14/1

Comment: Three wins from 12 here; ran well to finish third (beaten 3l) in an allowance optional claimer in October; returns from a layoff here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	87/10	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 13	97/20	-
01/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	89/20	-
02/08/24	Woodbine / Starter Handicap / F	-	2 / 7	127/20	-
13/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	283/20	-
22/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	135/4	-

Bedazzle Me

Jockey: David Moran Trainer: Anthony Pottinger Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4735-5

25/1

Comment: A long time since her last win and no longer appears to be improving; beaten fifth of seven over 6f here (optional claimer) last month; readily passed over with a number of her rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	101/10	-
14/12/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	337/20	-
29/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/2	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	419/10	-
02/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	203/20	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	153/20	-

Blitz

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1/37-0

Comment: Finished tailed off in an allowance optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) in March; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	8/1	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	167/10	-
04/11/23	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	69/10	-
30/09/23	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	7/2	-
20/08/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	477/50	-

Woodbine

20:07 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WILLIAM T is a confident pick. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and is taken to confirm the placings after he had Copper Ghost behind latest.

1st	6. Connor	11/2
2nd	4. Copper Ghost 2nd Fav	9/2
3rd	1. William T Fav	4/5

Favourite

4/5

William T

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Donald MacRae Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-2

4/5

Comment: Was on the premises (second, beaten 3l) over 6f here (maiden special weight) with Copper Ghost just behind four weeks ago; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	41/10	-
01/12/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	20/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Copper Ghost

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Michael Trombetta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4

9/2

Comment: Finished fourth and beaten 8l first time out running here over 6f despite blinkers last month; has a bit to find with William T (second) on that running; looks the part on breeding (by Ghostzapper); breeding catches the eye and easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	81/10	-

Thor's Cause

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson Trainer: Krista Cole Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 75535-

11/2

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 13; was fifth of nine, beaten 10l, in December in a maiden special weight; layoff to overcome; meeting some horses in good form and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	47/5	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	52/5	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	91/20	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	109/5	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	2211/20	-
19/07/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	743/10	-

Connor

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls Trainer: Julia Carey Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4722-3

11/2

Comment: Solid third 29 days ago in a maiden optional claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine; this represents a step up in class so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/4	-
01/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	15/2	-
25/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	11/4	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	39/5	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	15/1	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	114/5	-

Empower

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: Steven Flint Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 487-

14/1

Comment: Tried in blinkers over 7f here (maiden special weight) when beaten 15l in September; related to Stakes winner My Girl Sky but yet to manage better than fourth in his three races; returns from a layoff here; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	108/5	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	273/10	-
19/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	277/20	-

Gotme Good

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: Nathan Squires Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9-3

20/1

Comment: Fair effort over 7f here (maiden optional claimer) last month; facing a tougher assignment than last time, looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 7	33/10	-
21/07/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	281/20	-

Woodbine

20:38 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ELLA IT IS is the pick of these. She has been a winner at this track, while Periwinkle and Serenading Amaya could also have a say.

1st	1. Ella It Is	9/2
2nd	5. More Money Hunny Fav	3/1
3rd	8. Periwinkle 2nd Fav	10/3

Favourite

3/1

More Money Hunny

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Josie Carroll Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 69-25

3/1

Comment: Out of the frame when fifth over 7f here (allowance optional claimer, not far behind Periwinkle) last month; a long time since her last win; a few rivals look in good form so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/2	-
20/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	64/5	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	184/5	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	23/4	-
28/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	433/20	-
08/06/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	91/20	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Periwinkle

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3144-4

10/3

Comment: Beaten fourth of six last month in an allowance optional claimer; shown she can win fairly recently and must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	67/5	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-
23/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	79/20	-
28/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	29/20	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	103/10	-

Just A Gem

Jockey: Leo Salles Trainer: Abraham Katryan Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 213-4

7/2

Comment: Has been fairly consistent of late; split Jimmy's Affair and Nikita's Gem (dropped back to 7f) when fourth of eight last month in an optional claimer; she can be taken on with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	81/20	-
07/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	223/20	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	173/20	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	67/10	-
05/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	153/20	-
10/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/1	-

Ella It Is

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 1227-5

9/2

Comment: Last of five in an optional claimer last month back down to 6f on debut for this trainer; almost victorious in a stakes in October; can make her presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	1/1	-
30/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	497/20	-
20/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	57/10	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	53/5	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	227/20	-
06/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	16/5	-

Jimmy's Affair

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson Trainer: William Tharrenos Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4/29-3

7/1

Comment: Lightly raced for age; finishing third was a good effort last month when ahead of a couple of these in an optional claimer; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	59/20	-
14/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	29/5	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-
27/08/23	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	4/1	-
15/07/23	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-

Pickford Sweet

Jockey: Austin Adams Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 56821-

10/1

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; recorded a comfortable success in a maiden optional claimer six months ago, getting off the mark at the sixth attempt; returns from a break today; others more appealing as she faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/4	-
25/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	23/5	-
07/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	41/20	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	67/5	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	41/10	-
06/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-

Beautiful Sky

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: Patrick Dixon Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5431-

14/1

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; off the mark at the ninth time of asking scoring narrowly in December in a maiden claiming optional claiming; returns from a layoff; others appeal more as she faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	51/20	-
18/10/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	169/20	-
24/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	17/2	-
20/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	176/5	-
22/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	107/4	-

Serenading Amaya

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Tino Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21-

16/1

Comment: Off the mark at the second time of asking in a maiden optional claimer when easily winning six months ago; returns from a break today; this looks tougher but has a competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/12/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 9	73/20	-
21/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 5	79/20	-

Ami's Girl

Jockey: Marklee Buchanan Trainer: Howard Keen Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 22214-

25/1

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; unable to land a blow when fourth of six in November in an optional claimer; has had some time off; this is competitive and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	209/10	-
24/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	78/5	-
03/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/20	-
12/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	141/20	-
26/08/24	Fort Erie / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	193/10	-
13/08/24	Fort Erie / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	61/20	-

Nikita's Gem

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: Sid Attard Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7246-7

Comment: Has lacked consistency of late; was behind two of these rivals 21 days ago when seventh here in an optional claimer; others more likely as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	87/10	-
07/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/1	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	461/20	-
31/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/4	-
13/09/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	43/10	-
31/08/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-

Woodbine

21:10 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WOLFIE'S DYNAGHOST likes to stalk the early speed and has a healthy career record. Mcavoy, Secret Reserve and Never Surprised should also be in the mix.

1st	6. Never Surprised	11/4
2nd	2. Piper's Factor Fav	11/4
3rd	4. Society's Thunder	14/1

Favourite

11/4

Piper's Factor

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: Katerina Vassilieva Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 164-44

11/4

Comment: Respectable effort finishing fourth (beaten 2½l) in a stakes at Churchill Downs last month; multiple course winner but been generally quiet since successful in a stakes at Woodbine in August; could have less on his plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	381/20	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	1829/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	2161/100	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	113/10	-
31/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	73/10	-
20/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	67/10	-

Never Surprised

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 7/8-5 F: 52616-

11/4

Comment: Held when sixth of eight in a Grade 2 in November; successful five times from 18 career runs and quality operator at his peak; winner of an allowance optional claimer two starts ago so too soon to write him off; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 8	299/20	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	21/20	-
19/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	8/5	-
16/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	7/5	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 10	1669/100	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Wolfie's Dynaghost

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 11/7-

7/2

Comment: Left backers frustrated when seventh of 11 at 15-8 over 1m1f at Turfway Park (Grade 3) last March; a winner of a stakes here in 2023 and has achieved ten wins from 26 career runs; been off the track a long time; strong claims as he can go well fresh and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 11	19/10	-
17/12/23	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	99/100	-
05/11/23	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	77/20	-
07/10/23	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	109/20	-
31/08/23	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	117/100	-
04/06/23	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 11	4/5	-

Mcavoy

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 221-17

7/1

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last three; not disgraced in seventh over 1m½f at Gulfstream Park (allowance optional claimer) 36 days ago; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	43/10	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	101/10	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	73/20	-
07/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
11/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	71/10	-
19/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	149/20	-

Niagara Skyline

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: John Charalambous Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 1828-

8/1

Comment: Not disgraced when eighth of nine in November in an allowance optional claimer; specialist here with six wins; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	133/20	-
12/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	203/4	-
28/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
16/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	17/2	-
19/05/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/4	-

Secret Reserve

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: Michael Mattine Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 37352-

10/1

Comment: Went close when second upped to 1m½f in December in a stakes; has won six times from 5f to 1m½f and very smart performer at his peak; considered as he can go well fresh and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	101/20	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	189/20	-
12/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	129/20	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	372/5	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 7	179/4	-
28/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	137/20	-

Society's Thunder

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: Dominic Polsinelli Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1257-6

14/1

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way in an allowance optional claimer last month, 9l behind Crumlin Lad; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	85/2	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	489/20	-
24/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	117/20	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/4	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/1	-

Malibu Mambo

Jockey: David Moran Trainer: Michael Doyle Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 3/107-

14/1

Comment: Five wins from 19 here; split Secret Reserve and Niagara Skyline when seventh in November in an allowance optional claimer; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	151/20	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	13 / 13	173/20	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	287/20	-
09/09/23	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	57/20	-
12/08/23	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	22/5	-
16/07/23	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	34/5	-

Crumlin Lad

Jockey: Amanda Vandermeersch Trainer: Alexander Patykewich Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 158-21

25/1

Comment: Promoted from second to first in an allowance optional claimer last month upped to 7f; managed two wins in his last five outings; others more persuasive despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	77/5	-
27/04/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	39/1	-
12/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	89/4	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	71/10	-
08/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	61/4	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-

Blueberry Fields

Jockey: Daisuke Fukumoto Trainer: Brandon Greer Age/Wt: 7/8-5 F: 14139-

Comment: Held when ninth beaten 20l in a Grade 3 upped to 1m2f in November; multiple course winner and among the places in a Grade 3 in September; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	411/20	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 14	87/2	-
17/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	97/20	-
13/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	89/10	-
01/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/20	-
18/11/23	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	13/4	-

Woodbine

21:45 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SMUDGE rates a strong recommendation. She is a distance winner and has proved she can get her head in front, while My Girl Della and No Time could also have a say.

1st	5. No Time	10/3
2nd	6. Smudge	4/1
3rd	7. My Girl Della Fav	4/1

A Little Frisky

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Josie Carroll Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 35485-

11/4

Comment: Not far behind My Girl Della when fifth in September upped to 1m2f in a stakes; down in class this time but not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	179/20	-
10/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	93/20	-
20/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 14	15/2	-
22/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-
18/05/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	3/1	-
15/10/23	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	13/2	-

No Time

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 138-5

10/3

Comment: Fifth beaten 6l in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park two months ago on debut for this trainer; is two from seven; should not be far away if reproducing her best back form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	5/1	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 9	59/10	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	83/10	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	17/5	-
24/08/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	87/20	-

Favourite

4/1

Smudge

Jockey: Patrick Husbands Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-194

4/1

Comment: First-time blinkers didn't work at Gulfstream Park when beaten 5½l (fourth of five) 52 days ago in an allowance race; should be involved if in the same form she showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	27/10	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	206/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	7/1	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	46/5	-

My Girl Della

Jockey: Sofia Vives Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 44532-

4/1

Comment: Finished runner-up of seven in an allowance optional claimer in December; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/20	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	31/10	-
26/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	31/10	-
08/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	651/20	-
10/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	107/5	-
20/07/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	7 / 14	139/20	-

2nd Favourite

6/1

Double Velocity

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 18

6/1

Comment: This just her third race; beaten 8l into eighth in an allowance optional claimer on her debut for this trainer (Churchill Downs) three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	8 / 10	239/50	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 12	379/20	-

Salt

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 842-66

6/1

Comment: Last of six over 6f here (stakes) when dropped in distance five weeks ago; definitely of interest as she finished second at Woodbine in December.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	107/20	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	2661/100	-
05/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming, Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
03/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	78/5	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 12	54/1	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	241/10	-

Peace Posey

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls Trainer: Tedston Holder Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 95414-

33/1

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; not far behind Salt when fourth in a claiming allowance optional claiming six months ago; hard to see her taking this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming, Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	25/1	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	46/5	-
25/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	643/20	-
28/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	127/5	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	435/4	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	189/4	-

Woodbine

22:18 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GAS ME UP gets the vote. He is a one-time winner at this track and a good pace up front will help him, while Bail Us Out, Fly The W and Midnight Mascot are also respected.

1st	9. Hunt Master	9/1
2nd	5. Bail Us Out 2nd Fav	10/3
3rd	2. Swift Delivery	9/2

Favourite

15/8

Gas Me Up

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 214/1-

15/8

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance optional claimer when dropped down to 6½f last June on debut for this trainer; successful twice in his last three starts; layoff to overcome; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
10/10/22	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 11	91/10	-
11/09/22	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	26/5	-
05/08/22	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	47/10	-
08/07/22	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	102/5	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Bail Us Out

Jockey: Pietro Moran Trainer: Kevin Attard Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 9125-

10/3

Comment: Beaten 6l (fifth) here over 1m1f (Grade 2) in November; successful twice in his last five starts; among the places in a Grade 3 in October; returning from a layoff here; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 8	87/10	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	103/20	-
07/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/5	-
19/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	51/10	-
03/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
30/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	57/5	-

Swift Delivery

Jockey: Patrick Husbands Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 125-8

9/2

Comment: Almost victorious in a stakes in August; not beaten too far when eighth at Gulfstream Park in an allowance optional claimer in March on debut for this trainer; he knows the task at hand and poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	83/10	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	9/4	-
31/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
19/07/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	5/2	-
23/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	33/20	-
18/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	147/10	-

Last Dawn

Jockey: Ryan Munger Trainer: Gail Cox Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 02622-

7/1

Comment: Running consistently; ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length in November in an allowance optional claimer; back from an absence here; his best looks to be behind him and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	57/20	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	189/10	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	201/20	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	513/10	-
16/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	183/4	-
25/11/23	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/20	-

No More Options

Jockey: Jose Campos Trainer: Zeljko Krcmar Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6113-3

7/1

Comment: Proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes in December and achieved five wins at this venue; promoted to third after passing the post in fourth here over 7f (allowance optional claimer) last month; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	107/20	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	77/10	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
20/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	87/20	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	113/10	-
10/09/24	Fort Erie / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	24/5	-

Hunt Master

Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson Trainer: David Borsk Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4163-7

9/1

Comment: Close up behind Midnight Mascot when seventh here over 5½f (allowance optional claimer) 35 days ago; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	87/10	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	53/10	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	259/10	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	119/20	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	83/20	-
25/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-

Maakwa

Jockey: Jalon Samuel Trainer: Shana Lopez Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 5724-4

14/1

Comment: Not far behind Journeyman when fourth here over 1m½f (allowance optional claimer) 22 days ago; winner of four races (6f-1m½f); has been fairly consistent of late; now looks to be past his prime and hard to imagine him winning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	103/10	-
15/12/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	141/10	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	287/20	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	367/20	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	243/5	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	741/20	-

Breaking Alone

Jockey: Leo Salles Trainer: Steven Flint Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 4-3220

20/1

Comment: Finished last of ten over 1m½f at Fair Grounds (allowance optional claimer) in March; quite a while since he tasted success; now looks to be past his prime and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	169/5	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	76/5	-
08/02/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	18/1	-
12/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	107/5	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/2	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-

Journeyman

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls Trainer: Michael Wright Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 3-43443

Comment: Achieved three wins at this venue and generally consistent; could not manage better than third here over 1m½f (allowance optional claimer) on first outing for new trainer three weeks ago; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	163/20	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	3/2	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	2/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	11/2	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	41/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-

Fly The W

Jockey: Eswan Flores Trainer: Martin Drexler Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 26-15

Comment: Showed smart form in his pomp and has managed 21 wins from 47 career runs; not disgraced when fifth of 11 at Gulfstream Park two months ago on his first start for this trainer in a stakes; the yard has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; could be involved as he has won after a similar break before and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	86/5	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	6 / 9	11/2	-
30/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	2 / 9	27/10	-
18/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
25/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-

Midnight Mascot

Jockey: Sahin Civaci Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3337-6

Comment: Was sixth of eight, beaten 7l, 35 days ago on first run for this trainer when dropped in distance in an allowance optional claimer; can be a player at this level and among the places in a stakes in August; some claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	57/10	-
10/09/24	Fort Erie / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	71/20	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	78/5	-
29/06/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	67/5	-
19/05/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	31/5	-
28/04/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	21/20	-

Lac Macaza

Jockey: Fraser Aebly Trainer: Julia Carey Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2166-

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth of nine (dropped to 1m½f) in December in a stakes; a stakes winner in September at this track and has managed seven wins from 26 career runs; layoff to overcome.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	4/1	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 13	57/5	-
07/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	99/20	-
11/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	113/10	-
23/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	67/10	-
17/05/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	133/20	-