R1 EQB · Armd Force Stakes

3:25 PM ET · 1 Mile Turf · $75,000 · 9 runners3:25 PM · 1m Turf · 9 runners

Upcoming $75K · Armd Force Stakes

Card modelCard model Wide openFormLast 3 figsTier · angles
  1. 1Indian Pharoah▼S. Leon · H. MotionLeon · MotionA77 73 76►8-1Fair 12-18%► Steady77 73 76A▼ Best fig 77 is 5+ under today's par 83

    Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #6 · Tier A · Form ► Steady · Last 3 figs 77 73 76

    ▼ Best fig 77 is 5+ under today's par 83
    Jockey Sonny Leon 29% career · Trainer H Graham Motion 35% career
    Also today · Jockey R3: Behold The King 6-1 · Trainer this race: Sushi Party 5-2, R3: Turf Star 2-1

    Runs for $75,000 today after a $150,000 race last time. Last race was on the dirt; today it runs on the turf.

    EVEN PACE The shape is neutral for this one.
    WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (0 works in 30d, last 56d back)

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/3DEL1m DRockyRunB150k5th/7 -5L7713-1Pressed;vied;weakened
    9/9DEL6f DMSWWon/5730.8-1Under pressure; held
    7/31DEL5½f DMSW2nd/8 -¾L763.5-14-5wd;late bid;hung
  2. 2Megaplumb▼LSJ. Morelos · D. HurtakMorelos · HurtakC69@trip 6920-1Fair 12-17%—69@trip 69C▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 83LS

    Card model 7% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #8 · Tier C · Best fig at today's trip 69 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 69

    ▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 83LS

    Longshot read: 20-1 on the morning line, and the model has it at 7% against a line of 4%. A read, not a bet.

    Jockey Jose E Morelos 29% career · Trainer Daniel Hurtak 21% career
    Also today · Jockey R3: Trelawny 8-1
    WON LAST

    Won last out in a 7-horse maiden claiming $25,000 race at GP. Changes barns, from La Cerda Armando De to Daniel Hurtak.

    EVEN PACE The shape is neutral for this one.
    TROUBLED TRIP Ran into trouble last out (Brk slw; off heels; kick), and the figure already reflects it.
    WORKS SHARP One of the busier work schedules here: 2 works in 30d, last 9d ago

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/27GP1m TMCL 25kcWon/7 by 1693.1-1bBrk slw;off heels;kick
  3. 3Sushi Party▼C. Gil · H. MotionGil · MotionA78 565-2Fair 5-116%—78 56A▼ Best fig 78 is 5+ under today's par 833

    Card model 16% · Fair odds 5-1 · Our #3 · Tier A · Last 3 figs 78 56

    ▼ Best fig 78 is 5+ under today's par 83
    Jockey Cipriano Gil 27% career · Trainer H Graham Motion 35% career
    Also today · Jockey R3: Turf Star 2-1 · Trainer this race: Indian Pharoah 8-1, R3: Turf Star 2-1
    3 WORKS IN 30 DAYSWON LAST

    Winner of a 9-horse maiden special weight race at DEL last time. A step up in company: maiden special weight before, stakes nongraded today.

    EVEN PACE The shape is neutral for this one.
    WORKS Steady, unremarkable work pattern: 3 works in 30d, last 15d back

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/10DEL7½f TMSWWon/9 by hd782.3-1Tracked ins; rallied
    8/14PID5½f DMSW2nd/6 -½L562.8-1Bid;led;outkick;2d bst
  4. 4Ready to Rage▼J. Ocasio · C. DavidOcasio · DavidC73 71 64▲+612-1Fair 12-18%▲ Up +6 · career best73 71 64C▼ Best fig 73 is 5+ under today's par 83

    Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #7 · Tier C · Form ▲ Up +6 · career best · Last 3 figs 73 71 64

    ▼ Best fig 73 is 5+ under today's par 83
    Jockey Jonathan Ocasio 26% career · Trainer Carlos A David 39% career
    CLASS DROP3 WORKS IN 30 DAYSWON LAST

    A 73 is the high figure lately, short of the 83 par. Has moved up each time out, 64 to 71 to 73.

    EVEN PACE No pace advantage either way, so this comes down to trip and class.
    WORKS SHARP Fit-looking prep next to these rivals: 3 works in 30d, last 7d ago

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/5GP7½f TMCL 25kWon/8731.3-1bSurge to lead;drw away
    7/25GP5f TMCL 35k3rd/5 -2½L710.9-1bPress;outfinish for 2d
    6/26GP5f DMSW4th/5 -7L645.7-1bNever threatened
  5. 5Palingo▼H. Figueroa · H. SmullenFigueroa · SmullenB72 70 64▲+56-1Fair 7-112%▲ Up +5 · career best72 70 64B▼ Best fig 72 is 5+ under today's par 83

    Card model 12% · Fair odds 7-1 · Our #4 · Tier B · Form ▲ Up +5 · career best · Last 3 figs 72 70 64

    ▼ Best fig 72 is 5+ under today's par 83
    Jockey Heriberto Figueroa 28% career · Trainer Heather Smullen 21% career
    Also today · Jockey R3: Senor Roberto 30-1
    60D LAYOFFWON LAST

    Switches from dirt to turf. Figures are climbing: 64, 70, 72 over its last three.

    EVEN PACE Balanced pace: trip and tactical speed decide it, with no strong setup advantage.
    WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 1 work in 30d, last one 8d ago

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    8/30GP1 1/16 DMSWWon/8722.8-1bStd'd 7/8; rallied 4wd
    8/2GP7½f TMSW3rd/7 -2½L701.6-1bBore out 1T;held 3rd
    7/4GP7½f TMSW3rd/7 -3L642.0-1Stalkd;3-w bid;kept on
  6. 6HeraclesE. Perez · R. SpatzPerez · SpatzA79 82 68▲+43-1Fair 4-120%▲ Up +479 82 68A1

    Card model 20% · Fair odds 4-1 · Our #1 · Tier A · Form ▲ Up +4 · Last 3 figs 79 82 68

    Jockey Edgar Perez 32% career · Trainer Ronald B Spatz 27% career
    Also today · Jockey R2: Amazonka 15-1, R3: Nickel C 10-1

    Best Brisnet figure in the field over its last five: 82, with 78 next best. Purse drops from $400,000 to $75,000 against its last start.

    EVEN PACE Balanced pace: trip and tactical speed decide it, with no strong setup advantage.
    WORKS Steady, unremarkable work pattern: 1 work in 30d, last 7d back

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/4KEE1 1/16 TBourbon G29th/107937-1b2p;bid 2w1/4;led;wknd
    9/7CNL1 1/16 TKttensJoyB125k3rd/7 -3L824.0-1bStd'd 3/4;in tight 3/8
    7/4GP7½f TMSWWon/76813-1bRate;ins bid 1/4;drvng
  7. 7Caribbean Comet▼J. Torrealba · P. BianconeTorrealba · BianconeC70 65 69▲+320-1Fair 20-15%▲ Up +3 · career best70 65 69C▼ Best fig 70 is 5+ under today's par 83

    Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #9 · Tier C · Form ▲ Up +3 · career best · Last 3 figs 70 65 69

    ▼ Best fig 70 is 5+ under today's par 83
    Jockey Jg Torrealba 31% career · Trainer Patrick L Biancone 28% career
    Also today · Jockey R2: Super Sienna 12-1, R3: Redland Rebels 3-1 · Trainer R3: Redland Rebels 3-1

    Comes off a dirt start and tries the turf here. Runs for $75,000 after a $45,000 race last out.

    EVEN PACE No pace advantage either way, so this comes down to trip and class.
    WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (1 work in 30d, last 12d back)

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/4GP1 1/16 DMoc500002nd/6 -3L703.1-1bClosed late outside
    9/6GP1 1/16 DMoc500004th/7 -4¾L655.2-1b5wd; rallied too late
    8/10GP7½f TsMdSpWt5th/6 -5L694.6-1bOff slowly; steadied
  8. 8Lord Henry▼D. Herrera · J. OrsenoHerrera · OrsenoB71 76 68►7-2Fair 5-116%► Steady71 76 68B▼ Best fig 76 is 5+ under today's par 832

    Card model 16% · Fair odds 5-1 · Our #2 · Tier B · Form ► Steady · Last 3 figs 71 76 68

    ▼ Best fig 76 is 5+ under today's par 83
    Jockey Diego A Herrera 27% career · Trainer Joseph F Orseno 28% career
    Also today · Jockey R2: Gum 5-2, R3: High Lateen 6-1 · Trainer R3: Justin Smiles 20-1
    3 WORKS IN 30 DAYS

    Stretches out from 5 furlongs to a mile. Dropped in well back early last out, 8th of 8 at the first call.

    EVEN PACE Balanced pace: trip and tactical speed decide it, with no strong setup advantage.
    WORKS SHARP Active work pattern for this group, 3 works in 30d and the last 6d back

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/26GP5f THlywdBchB100k6th/8 -2½L7111-1Passed tiring rivals
    8/10GP7½f TsMdSpWtWon/6760.7-1Tracked; bid; clear
    7/13GP5f TMSW2nd/6 -5½L684.3-1bAwkward st; 3wd rally
  9. 9Mitzman▼L. Reyes · J. D'AngeloReyes · D'AngeloB77 658-1Fair 10-18%—77 65B▼ Best fig 77 is 5+ under today's par 83

    Card model 8% · Fair odds 10-1 · Our #5 · Tier B · Last 3 figs 77 65

    ▼ Best fig 77 is 5+ under today's par 83
    Jockey Leonel Reyes 30% career · Trainer Jose Francisco D'Angelo 37% career
    Also today · Jockey R2: Mia Familia 7-2, R3: Khozalite 12-1 · Trainer R2: Mia Familia 7-2, R3: Khozalite 12-1
    WON LAST

    Comes in off a victory in a 7-horse maiden special weight race at GP. Worked 4F in :47.40 on Sep 19, 3rd of 43 at the distance.

    EVEN PACE No pace advantage either way, so this comes down to trip and class.
    WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 36d ago

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/2GP1 1/16 DMSWWon/7 by 1½772.2-1bStdy adv;held safe
    8/30GP1 1/16 DMSW4th/8 -8½L656.6-1bBroke in; hit gate

▲ / ▼ 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: fast and contested (6 early types). Helps stalkers and closers.

How to read these marks
1 2 3
Our top three by the card model's win chance. Tap “Our order” to sort by it.
Win %, Fair
The card model's chance to win, and the odds that chance works out to with no takeout. Fair is green when the model rates the horse above its morning line (the line scaled to add up to 100%).
Tier A B C ?
The field ranked on recent speed figures and the morning line together: A = top three, B = next three, C = the rest, ? = no figures yet.
71 60 72
Last three speed figures, newest first. “@trip 75” = best figure at today's distance (within 30 yards) on this surface.
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Form: last figure against the average of the three before it. ▲ = up 3 or more, ▲▲ = up 8 or more, ► = within 3, ▼ / ▼▼ = down. The number is the difference.
≡ ↕
≡ steady: the last four figures sit close together. ↕ up-and-down: they swing widely.
★
Best figure in the field at today's distance and surface, from two or more tries, not tied. When that horse isn't in our top three it gets a “Distance horse” note above the field.
▲ ▼ chips
Handicapping angles for or against the horse. LS = longshot read: 8-1 or more on the morning line and the model rates it higher than that line.

These marks describe the past performances. None of them is proven to beat the odds: in our test of 100 handicapping angles, nothing did better than the final odds, and the morning-line favourite wins more races than our top-ranked horse. Read them as notes, not as a reason to bet.

Race conditions and our readpace, conditions, story
¼½¾FINISHSTART1 MILE · TURF · infield2-turn

EQB · RACE 1

UPCOMING

Armd Force Stakes

Field
9 runners
Purse
$75,000
Post
3:25 PM ET
Pace
Tactical / Honest
Card model top pick
#6 · 20%

Stakes, for 2-year-olds.

Stakes race — the top class. Owners pay entry/nomination fees that build the purse, which draws the best horses available.

The shape is the story here: there's little established early speed, so a tactical horse can control soft fractions up front and prove hard to run down.

Our number tops on #6 Heracles (a presser/stalker, M/L 3-1). Recent figures: 79 · 82 · 68. It needs to turn the form around after a flat last start. Backup is #8 Lord Henry at 7-2. Use #3 Sushi Party in exotic structures.

What would change our mind: a key scratch that reshapes the early pace, a sharp turf-to-dirt or surface switch off the rail, or live money showing up on a horse the board had dismissed. Watch the tote late.

At a glance: model vs the morning line

At a glance

  • Market favourite #3 SUSHI PARTY (5-2) — our number has it ranked #3.
  • #3 SUSHI PARTY — our #3 number, about right at the windows (20.2% to their 22.1%).
  • #6 HERACLES — our top number on the card, about right at the windows (19.9% to their 19.3%).
  • #8 LORD HENRY — our #2 number, about right at the windows (17.7% to their 17.2%).

Model vs the morning line · analysis, not advice

  • Longshot the model rates above its line: #2 MEGAPLUMB (20-1) — our fair 4.6% is above the morning line's 3.7%; supported by: 6-way speed duel up front — meltdown sets up the closer
Pacewho goes to the front

Pace

Tactical / Honest. Balanced shape: 1-2 speed, supporting pressers, closers in play. Trip wins out.

Likely leader: #6 Heracles; pressure from #4 Ready To Rage, #8 Lord Henry.

Lead
none
Press
6Heracles924Ready To Rage908Lord Henry873Sushi Party835Palingo791Indian Pharoah77
Stalk
2Megaplumb887Caribbean Comet819Mitzman74
Close
none

Number = last-race early-pace figure. Green border = the shape helps; red = it works against.

Early speed and closing figures, horse by horse

Early Pace · E1 figure · front runners

6
Heracles
92
4
Ready To Rage
90
2
Megaplumb
88
8
Lord Henry
87
3
Sushi Party
83
7
Caribbean Comet
81
5
Palingo
79
1
Indian Pharoah
77
9
Mitzman
74

Closing Kick · late-pace figure

3
Sushi Party
28
5
Palingo
28
7
Caribbean Comet
28
4
Ready To Rage
24
9
Mitzman
19
2
Megaplumb
16
6
Heracles
15
8
Lord Henry
14
1
Indian Pharoah
12
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