R7 CTD · Claiming $6,500

1. 1Barberry BanditLSN. Prescod · P. JarvisPrescod · JarvisC49 63 75▼▼-23↕20-1Fair 20-14%▼▼ Big drop -2349 63 75 ↕CLS

   Card model 4% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #8 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -23 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 49–77 · Last 3 figs 49 63 75

   LS

   Longshot read: 20-1 on the morning line, and the model has it at 4% against a line of 4%. A read, not a bet.

   Jockey N'Rico Prescod 28% career 2-for-34 on dirt this meet (6%) · Trainer Pat Jarvis 32% career 2-for-15 on dirt this meet (13%)

   Also today · Jockey R2: Crown Of Cairo 6-1, R6: Attack 9-2 · Trainer R5: Concrete Cowboy 3-1, this race: Somthing Elusive 3-1

   Figures have slipped: 75, 63, 49 over its last three. Prime Power, the Brisnet rating, puts it on top of this field.

   PACE HELPS Sits just off the speed with pace in front to run at.

   TROUBLED TRIP Chart note from last time: Vied; bmpd; squeezedout. A trip worth forgiving, though the number already carries it.

   WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 41d ago

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/17	CTD	6½f D	Alw s	8th/8 -4¼L	49	16-1	L	Vied;bmpd;squeezedout
   10/2	CTD	6f D	Clm 12k	3rd/6 -7L	63	12-1	L	Saved;lacked kick
   9/4	CML	1 1/16 D	OC 12k	8th/8 -7½L	75	17-1	L	Contended;faded

2. 2Ameer▼K. Carter · S. BiggsCarter · BiggsC63 73 60▼▼-8@trip 6315-1Fair 20-14%▼▼ Big drop -863 73 60@trip 63C▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises

   Card model 4% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #7 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -8 · Best fig at today's trip 63 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 63 73 60

   ▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises

   Jockey Kyle Carter 25% career 1-for-19 on dirt this meet (5%) · Trainer Seymour Biggs 20% career 3-for-22 on dirt this meet (14%)

   Also today · Jockey R2: Stay Up 8-1, R4: Texas Humor 9-2, R6: Pacheco 30-1, R8: Thompson 20-1 · Trainer R1: Porter's Princess 20-1, R1: She's A Rowski 9-2, R2: Stay Up 8-1, R4: Texas Humor 9-2 +1 more

   CLASS DROP

   Tops the field on speed figures, an 80 against 78 for the next best. Finished 3rd in a 6-horse $6,250 claiming race at CTD, beaten 8 lengths.

   EVEN PACE Real pressure up front should bring the pace back to it.

   WORKS SHARP 5f in :59.20 on May 13 was the best time at that distance that morning; 0 works in 30d

   RECORD 0 wins, 1 on the board from 4 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/17	CTD	7½f D	Clm 5k	3rd/6 -8L	63	5.5-1	b L	Gapped;late rally
   10/10	CTD	6½f D	Clm 8k	6th/10 -6L	73	27-1	b L	Sqzd st;2-3w;mild bid
   9/25	CTD	1 1/16 D	Alw s	4th/6 -10L	60	2.0-1	b L	Svdgrnd;lacked bid

3. 3Quinto SolL. Steadman · G. AndersonSteadman · AndersonC68 60 72►@trip 606-1Fair 8-110%► Steady68 60 72@trip 60C

   Card model 10% · Fair odds 8-1 · Our #5 · Tier C · Form ► Steady · Best fig at today's trip 60 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 68 60 72

   Jockey Linton Leon Steadman 22% career 4-for-27 on dirt this meet (15%) · Trainer Gonzalo Anderson 33% career 6-for-54 on dirt this meet (11%)

   Also today · Jockey R4: Ah Touche 7-2, R5: Frostedbird 5-1, R6: Crusher Royale 20-1, R8: Vector 8-1 +2 more · Trainer R4: Ah Touche 7-2, R5: Frostedbird 5-1, R6: Crusher Royale 20-1, R8: Vector 8-1 +2 more

   ◆ NOTE · TRIP TROUBLE3/4 board here

   Shortens up to 7½ furlongs after going 1 1/16 miles. Last start: 2nd in a 6-horse $6,500 claiming race at CTD.

   PACE HELPS Stalks an honestly pressed pace from a good spot.

   TROUBLED TRIP Steadied; rundown last out; the speed figure already reflects it.

   WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 0 works in 30d and the last 106 days ago

   RECORD 1 win, 3 on the board from 4 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/17	CTD	1 1/16 D	Clm 6k b	2nd/6	68	7.3-1	b L	Steadied;rundown
   10/3	CTD	7½f D	Clm 6k b	7th/9 -5L	60	4.5-1	b L	Brushed;yielded
   9/19	CTD	1 1/16 D	Clm 6k b	3rd/6 -2½L	72	4.3-1	b L	4w;stalked;lacked kick

4. 4St. Elmo▲A. Perez · M. CloutierPerez · CloutierA67 75 59►4-1Fair 7-222%► Steady67 75 59A▲ Rider upgrade (32% vs 27%) cutting back to a sprint1

   Card model 22% · Fair odds 7-2 · Our #1 · Tier A · Form ► Steady · Last 3 figs 67 75 59

   ▲ Rider upgrade (32% vs 27%) cutting back to a sprint

   Jockey Amadeo Perez 32% career ★ 19-for-73 on dirt this meet (26%), #2 of 18 · Trainer Mark Cloutier 24% career 4-for-12 on dirt this meet (33%), #3 of 34

   Also today · Jockey R2: Just Scarlett 8-5, R3: Border Song 7-5, R5: All Run 8-1, R6: Flashfordani 12-1 +2 more · Trainer R3: Border Song 7-5

   WON LAST

   Moves up from $4,000 claiming to $6,500 claiming. Winner of an 8-horse $4,000 claiming race at CTD last time.

   PACE HELPS Sits just off the speed with pace in front to run at.

   WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 41d ago

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/9	CTD	1 1/16 D	Clm 4k b	Won/8 by hd	67	1.9-1	b L	Prevailed under drive
   9/26	CTD	6f D	Clm 4k b	3rd/9 -2½L	75	10-1	b L	Waited;5w;clsd gamely
   8/15	EMD	1m D	Clm 15k	7th/7 -10L	59	27-1	b L	2-w; no factor

5. 5Parking PermitJ. Asencio · D. WalperAsencio · WalperB69 68 69►≡@trip 695-1Fair 8-112%► Steady69 68 69 ≡@trip 69B

   Card model 12% · Fair odds 8-1 · Our #4 · Tier B · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 68–73 · Best fig at today's trip 69 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 69 68 69

   Jockey Jose Mariano Asencio 36% career 5-for-38 on dirt this meet (13%) · Trainer Deanna Walper 22% career 1-for-10 on dirt this meet (10%)

   Also today · Jockey R1: El Bonita Cara 5-2, R3: Squalotoro 10-1, R5: Writ In Stone 10-1, R6: Kauai Dan 5-2 +2 more

   Raises its level, $5,000 claiming last time and $6,500 claiming now. 2nd last time, 4 lengths back, in a field of 6.

   EVEN PACE Honest early fractions give a closer a fair shot late.

   WORKS Average work schedule for this field (0 works in 30d, last 36d ago)

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/17	CTD	7½f D	Clm 5k	2nd/6 -4L	69	5.2-1	b L	No match for winner
   10/3	CTD	7½f D	Clm 6k b	4th/9 -7L	68	10-1	b L	Brushed;circled;clsd
   9/4	CML	6f D	Clm 8k	5th/6 -5½L	69	13-1	b L	Trailed;late bid

6. 6Kystone▼R. Balgobin · J. BrownBalgobin · BrownB75 75 70►≡20-1Fair 50-12%► Steady75 75 70 ≡B▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises

   Card model 2% · Fair odds 50-1 · Our #10 · Tier B · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 70–78 · Last 3 figs 75 75 70

   ▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises

   Jockey Ridge Balgobin 27% career 7-for-62 on dirt this meet (11%) · Trainer Jim R Brown 37% career 5-for-34 on dirt this meet (15%)

   Also today · Jockey R3: Shashashakemeup 8-1, R5: Rapture Bay 10-1, R8: Quarterback Dak 20-1, R9: Where's The Gold 15-1 · Trainer R3: Shashashakemeup 8-1, R5: Lemon Meringue 6-1, R8: Sparklet 3-1, R8: Quarterback Dak 20-1

   LASIX 1ST

   New trainer: Roy Romanow had it last time, Jim R Brown now. 0 for 10 at today's distance.

   PACE HELPS Stalks an honestly pressed pace from a good spot.

   WORKS SHARP Posted the morning's best 5F on Apr 30; 0 works in 30d

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/12	LBG	7f D	Farewell13k	5th/8 -1L	75	18-1	b	Tired
   10/4	LBG	7f D	Alw nc	2nd/5 -2L	75	10-1	b	Well handled
   9/12	LBG	7f D	Alw nc	5th/7 -2¼L	70	21-1	b	Evenly

7. 7Jump the QueueB. Boodramsingh · T. RycroftBoodramsingh · RycroftA71 60 75►6-1Fair 7-113%► Steady71 60 75A3

   Card model 13% · Fair odds 7-1 · Our #3 · Tier A · Form ► Steady · Last 3 figs 71 60 75

   Jockey Brian Boodramsingh 30% career 6-for-49 on dirt this meet (12%) · Trainer Tom Rycroft 36% career ★ 13-for-63 on dirt this meet (21%)

   Also today · Jockey R3: Pump The Brakes 8-1, R4: B B Beth 3-1, R6: Fireman Dan 8-5, R8: Drinking Again 2-1 +1 more · Trainer R4: B B Beth 3-1, R8: Wico 8-1, R8: Drinking Again 2-1, R9: Man At The Pulpit 20-1

   5/6 board here

   Quick turnaround, just 7 days since the last start. Stretches out from 6½ furlongs to 7½ furlongs.

   PACE HELPS The pocket behind pressure is the useful spot, and this type fits it.

   WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (0 works in 30d, last 91d back)

   RECORD 2 wins, 5 on the board from 6 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/24	CTD	6½f D	Clm 6k b	2nd/11 -2½L	71	9.8-1	b	Rallied4w;clsd gamely
   10/9	CTD	6f D	Clm 6k b	5th/9 -6¾L	60	10-1	b	5w;late mild bid
   9/26	CTD	6f D	Clm 4k b	Won/9 by 1½	75	5.6-1	b	Bmpd;stlkd;3w;gotby

8. 8ThiscatsgotspeedK. Trotman · R. HedgeTrotman · HedgeC64 66 80▼-7@trip 5815-1Fair 20-14%▼ Down -764 66 80@trip 58C

   Card model 4% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #9 · Tier C · Form ▼ Down -7 · Best fig at today's trip 58 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 64 66 80

   Jockey Keimar Trotman 27% career 4-for-35 on dirt this meet (11%) · Trainer Rick Hedge 25% career 3-for-19 on dirt this meet (16%)

   Also today · Jockey R2: Where's The Pumps 10-1, R4: Caravalla 15-1, R6: Bobby Dazzler 10-1, R8: Hyperfocus 12-1 · Trainer R4: Caravalla 15-1, R9: Bodemonster 15-1

   5/6 board here

   Owns the highest recent figure here at 80. Trending the wrong way on speed, 80 to 66 to 64.

   PACE CHALLENGE Leads into real pressure, so it has to earn the front and then hold it. (early-speed points: 1)

   WORKS SHARP Active work pattern for this group, 1 work in 30d and the last 22d back

   RECORD 1 win, 5 on the board from 6 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/17	CTD	1 1/16 D	Clm 6k b	3rd/6 -3½L	64	4.2-1	b	Viedinside;yielded
   9/26	CTD	1 1/16 D	Clm 8k	3rd/7 -5L	66	13-1	b	5w;bid;gaveway
   8/3	CML	1 1/16 D	OC 12k	5th/7 -5L	80	15-1	b	4w;5w1/4;tipd in

9. 9Classy CityK. Balgobin · C. SmithBalgobin · SmithB72 71 62▲+315-1Fair 20-15%▲ Up +372 71 62B

   Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #6 · Tier B · Form ▲ Up +3 · Last 3 figs 72 71 62

   Jockey Keishan Balgobin 27% career 0-for-2 on dirt this meet · Trainer Craig Robert Smith 32% career 6-for-58 on dirt this meet (10%)

   Also today · Jockey R9: Green Amazon 20-1 · Trainer R3: Sandini 12-1, R5: American Farmer 7-2, R6: Attack 9-2, R9: Green Amazon 20-1 +1 more

   CLASS DROP★ FASTEST WORK

   A step up in company: $4,000 claiming before, $6,500 claiming today. Went to the front early last out (early pace figure 79).

   PACE HELPS The pocket behind pressure is the useful spot, and this type fits it.

   WORKS SHARP Posted the morning's best 4F on Sep 11; 1 work in 30d

   RECORD 0 wins, 1 on the board from 4 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/24	CTD	1 1/16 D	Clm 4k b	3rd/6 by hd	72	2.7-1	b L	Contended;lost bob 2nd
   10/10	CTD	6½f D	Clm 8k	8th/10 -8½L	71	10-1	b L	Widest uppr;not enough
   9/19	CTD	6f D	OC 17k n3l	4th/5 -7L	62	13-1	b L	4w;chased

10. 10Somthing ElusiveK. Santo · P. JarvisSanto · JarvisA69 71 68▼-3≡3-1Fair 7-222%▼ Down -369 71 68 ≡A2

    Card model 22% · Fair odds 7-2 · Our #2 · Tier A · Form ▼ Down -3 · ≡ Steady figures 68–77 · Last 3 figs 69 71 68

    Jockey Kimal Santo 28% career 7-for-56 on dirt this meet (12%) · Trainer Pat Jarvis 32% career 2-for-15 on dirt this meet (13%)

    Also today · Jockey R3: Sandini 12-1, R4: Aintafraidtodream 12-1, R5: Concrete Cowboy 3-1, R6: Wandalita 20-1 +2 more · Trainer R5: Concrete Cowboy 3-1, this race: Barberry Bandit 20-1

    Turns back in 7 days. Dropped in well back early last out, 10th of 11 at the first call.

    EVEN PACE With the front end pressed, the late run has something to run at.

    TROUBLED TRIP Trailed; steadily; missd last out; the speed figure already reflects it.

    WORKS SHARP Fit-looking prep next to these rivals: 1 work in 30d, last 15d ago

    RECORD 0 wins, 1 on the board from 3 starts here

    Last three races

    Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
    10/24	CTD	6½f D	Clm 6k b	3rd/11 -2½L	69	7.0-1	b L	Trailed;steadily;missd
    10/2	CTD	1 1/16 D	Clm 6k b	4th/5 -1L	71	5.5-1	L	Svd;rallied4w;bested
    9/20	CTD	6f D	Clm 4k bc	5th/5 -2½L	68	3.7-1	L	Chsdinside;steadied

11. 11BorderlandK. Natera · W. SmithNatera · SmithC47 70 60▼▼-17@trip 7020-1Fair 50-12%▼▼ Big drop -1747 70 60@trip 70C

    Card model 2% · Fair odds 50-1 · Our #11 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -17 · Best fig at today's trip 70 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 47 70 60

    Jockey Keihton Natera 29% career 5-for-37 on dirt this meet (14%) · Trainer W Darcy Smith 32% career

    Also today · Jockey R1: Devas Charm 2-1, R2: Light Fast Feet 9-2, R3: Sportscarr 15-1, R4: Betty Jo 5-2 +3 more · Trainer R3: Samurai Challenge 20-1, R8: Piccata Prince 30-1, R9: Wickedblackbullet 30-1, R9: Rattlesnake Jack 30-1

    LASIX 1ST

    Sheds 4 pounds from its last start. Worked 5F in 1:00.80 on Jan 29, 3rd of 19 at the distance.

    EVEN PACE Honest early fractions give a closer a fair shot late.

    WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 266d ago

    Last three races

    Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
    10/11	LBG	7f D	OpenDby15k	6th/7 -3¾L	47	2.6-1	b	Outrun
    10/4	LBG	-5½f D	Alw b	4th/7 -8½L	—	7.3-1	b	Stumbled start
    9/8	ASD	7½f D	Clm 7k n2l	Won/6	70	1.9-1	b L	Insd; held off rival

▲ / ▼ angle for / against · ★ best figure at the trip · LS longshot read · 1 2 3 = our top three · A B C tiers · ▲ ► ▼ form · ≡ ↕ steady / up-and-down. Tap a row for its notes, a name for the horse's page. Analysis only. Pace: #8 is the only true speed and could control it.