R5 Remington Park · Claiming $20,000

1. 1MckinsenseR. Vazquez · S. MartinVazquez · MartinB71 80 68▼-3@trip 836-1Fair 10-19%▼ Down -371 80 68@trip 83B

   Card model 9% · Fair odds 10-1 · Our #7 · Tier B · Form ▼ Down -3 · Best fig at today's trip 83 (5 tries) · Last 3 figs 71 80 68

   Jockey R A Vazquez 33% career 13-for-70 on dirt this meet (19%) · Trainer Steve Martin 28% career 1-for-16 on dirt this meet (6%)

   Also today · Jockey R1: Close Call 3-1, R3: Epic Selloff 6-1, R6: Let's Go Mark 7-2, R7: U. S. Army 6-1 +2 more

   CLASS UPWON LAST

   Comes in off a victory in a 9-horse maiden claiming $20,000 race at RP. Prime Power, the Brisnet rating, puts it on top of this field.

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

   WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 52d ago

   RECORD R A Vazquez from post 1 here: 18 wins, 31 top-3 in 52 rides · 26% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/8	RP	5½f D	MCL 20k	Won/9	71	0.3-1	b L	Stalk; 4w; prevailed
   9/24	RP	6f D	MCL 7k	2nd/9 -1L	80	1.1-1	b L	Vied 2w; duel; hung
   8/23	ELP	6f D	MCL 16kv	5th/7 -4L	68	4.9-1	b L	Stalk ins;chsd;gave wy

2. 2Spooky Action▼▼LSJ. Padron-Barcenas · J. PetalinoPadron-Barcenas · PetalinoC62 68 61►≡20-1Fair 20-15%► Steady62 68 61 ≡C▼ Best fig 68 is 5+ under today's par 83▼ 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (62 vs 68)LS

   Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #5 · Tier C · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 61–68 · Last 3 figs 62 68 61

   ▼ Best fig 68 is 5+ under today's par 83▼ 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (62 vs 68)LS

   Longshot read: 20-1 on the morning line, and the model has it at 5% against a line of 4%. A read, not a bet.

   Jockey Javier Padron-Barcenas 21% career 1-for-31 on dirt this meet (3%) · Trainer Joe Petalino 14% career 0-for-7 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R1: County Judge 30-1

   Drops from $30,000 claiming to $20,000 claiming. A 68 is the high figure lately, short of the 83 par.

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

   WORKS SHARP Fastest work of the morning on Jun 30 (4F in :49.00), 1 work in 30d

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/2	RP	5½f D	Clm 30k n2l	6th/8 -14L	62	52-1	b L	Svd gnd;no kick
   6/7	LS	6½f D	MCL 20k	Won/6 by 4	68	4.6-1	b L	Closing; clear
   3/12	OP	1 1/16 D	sMd20000	7th/12 -12L	61	6.6-1	b L	3w 2nd; lacked kick

3. 3Mister J. P.▲W. Hamilton · D. PishHamilton · PishC46 71 66▼▼-27↕@trip 8112-1Fair 8-111%▼▼ Big drop -2746 71 66 ↕@trip 81C▲ Rider upgrade (13% vs 6%) cutting back to a sprint2

   Card model 11% · Fair odds 8-1 · Our #2 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -27 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 46–81 · Best fig at today's trip 81 (5 tries) · Last 3 figs 46 71 66

   ▲ Rider upgrade (13% vs 6%) cutting back to a sprint

   Jockey Weston Hamilton 20% career 4-for-63 on dirt this meet (6%) · Trainer Danny Pish 29% career 3-for-29 on dirt this meet (10%)

   Also today · Jockey R2: That's A Story 10-1, R6: Gold Front 8-1 · Trainer R6: Let's Go Mark 7-2, R8: Brienz 10-1

   LASIX 1ST3 WORKS IN 30 DAYS★ FASTEST WORK

   New trainer: Todd James Jordan had it last time, Danny Pish now. Shortens up to 6 furlongs after going 1 1/16 miles.

   PACE CHALLENGE Has early speed but company on the front end. (early-speed points: 5)

   WORKS SHARP Fastest work of the morning on Oct 17 (3F in :36.00), 3 works in 30d

   RECORD Weston Hamilton from post 3 here: 3 wins, 11 top-3 in 30 rides · 8% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   9/26	PRM	1 1/16 D	sIaBrdDrbyB100k	9th/9 -18L	46	81-1	b B	Empty after half
   8/29	PRM	6f D	sAlw48950n1x	6th/11 -½L	71	4.3-1	b LB	Vied til 1/8p; gavewy
   8/14	PRM	1 1/16 D	sAlw48688n3l	6th/7 -4½L	66	5.8-1	b LB	Pace;overtaken 1/4p

4. 4Knick the Quick▼S. Elliott · S. AsmussenElliott · AsmussenB68 52 67▲▲+8@trip 689-2Fair 10-110%▲▲ Big jump +868 52 67@trip 68B▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 83

   Card model 10% · Fair odds 10-1 · Our #10 · Tier B · Form ▲▲ Big jump +8 · Best fig at today's trip 68 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 68 52 67

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

   Jockey S Elliott 35% career 7-for-67 on dirt this meet (10%) · Trainer Steven M Asmussen 36% career ★ 31-for-129 on dirt this meet (24%) ★ hot

   Also today · Jockey R2: Just Epic 8-1, R3: Mrs Yorke 8-1, R7: Presidential 3-1, R8: Irresistible 2-1 +1 more · Trainer R1: Big Tech 5-2, R2: Just Epic 8-1, R2: Sykes 3-1, R3: Promptly 5-2 +9 more

   CLASS UP

   Best recent figure is 68, well under the 83 par for this level. Jockey switch: Keith J Asmussen last out, S Elliott today.

   PACE CHALLENGE Leads into real pressure, so it has to earn the front and then hold it. (early-speed points: 3)

   WORKS SHARP 4f in :47.60 on Aug 7 was the best time at that distance that morning; 1 work in 30d

   RECORD S Elliott from post 4 here: 26 wins, 65 top-3 in 130 rides · 19% wins from all posts here

   RECORD Grays/roans win 11% here vs 13% for all horses (623 starts)

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/17	KEE	6f D	Clm 20k n2l	7th/10 -7L	68	44-1	b L	Chased for 1/2; faded
   8/16	ELP	6f D	Clm 12k n2lc	11th/11 -8L	52	4.7-1	b L	Hop/brk out;5p;9p upr
   12/27	OP	1m D	OC 50k	7th/11 -7½L	67	26-1	b	Brk sharp;faltered

5. 5Fuel★E. Valdez-Jiminez · R. CravensValdez-Jiminez · CravensA74 55 72▲+6↕@trip 865-1Fair 5-117%▲ Up +674 55 72 ↕@trip 86A★ Best at the trip 861

   Card model 17% · Fair odds 5-1 · Our #1 · Tier A · Form ▲ Up +6 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 55–76 · Best fig at today's trip 86 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 74 55 72

   ★ Best at the trip 86

   Jockey Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez 31% career 6-for-58 on dirt this meet (10%) · Trainer Ronnie Iii Cravens 2-for-25 on dirt this meet (8%)

   Also today · Jockey R2: Lexizz 10-1, R3: It's Time For Zima 5-1, R4: Fair Hope 6-1 · Trainer R2: Lexizz 10-1, R3: Swiftliketaylor 12-1

   Jky 7/40 from post 5

   Raises its level, $10,000 claiming last time and $20,000 claiming now. Tops the field on speed figures, an 86 against 81 for the next best.

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

   WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 0 works in 30d and the last 62 days ago

   RECORD 0 wins, 2 on the board from 3 starts here

   RECORD Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez from post 5 here: 7 wins, 18 top-3 in 40 rides · 12% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/9	RP	6½f D	Clm 10k n2l	2nd/9	74	3.9-1	L	Dueled; 2w; weakened
   9/3	RP	5½f D	Clm 7k n2lc	6th/7 -7L	55	0.3-1	L	Trkd in range; weakene
   11/25	ZIA	6f D	ZIAJuvnleB100k	5th/10 -3½L	72	2.3-1		Chase;svd gnd;wkn

6. 6HitchcockT. Bacon · O. FloresBacon · FloresA74 77 63▲+3@trip 839-2Fair 6-114%▲ Up +374 77 63@trip 83A

   Card model 14% · Fair odds 6-1 · Our #4 · Tier A · Form ▲ Up +3 · Best fig at today's trip 83 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 74 77 63

   Jockey Tyler W Bacon 32% career 10-for-60 on dirt this meet (17%) · Trainer Oscar Flores 33% career 6-for-50 on dirt this meet (12%)

   Also today · Jockey R1: Woodspoint 6-1, R6: Hola Joey 5-1, R7: Getaway Car 2-1 · Trainer R1: Woodspoint 6-1

   ★ FASTEST WORK

   Cuts back from a mile to 6 furlongs. Beaten 13 lengths for 5th in a 7-horse allowance race at RP.

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

   WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 0 works in 30d and the last 55 days ago

   RECORD Tyler W Bacon from post 6 here: 1 win, 11 top-3 in 15 rides · 12% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/15	RP	1m D	Alw n1x	5th/7 -13L	74	4.6-1	L	Chased; 2w; gave way;
   9/26	BTP	6½f D	MSW	Won/7	77	0.3-1	L	Strong hand ride
   9/14	IND	1m D	MCL 20k	3rd/7 -2L	63	0.6-1	b L	Stlk3p;bid1/2;dueled

7. 7PotentiatorE. Asmussen · S. AsmussenAsmussen · AsmussenA76 81 74▲+3@trip 815-2Fair 4-119%▲ Up +376 81 74@trip 81A3

   Card model 19% · Fair odds 4-1 · Our #3 · Tier A · Form ▲ Up +3 · Best fig at today's trip 81 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 76 81 74

   Jockey Erik Asmussen 34% career ★ 29-for-103 on dirt this meet (28%), #1 of 28 · Trainer Steven M Asmussen 36% career ★ 31-for-129 on dirt this meet (24%) ★ hot

   Also today · Jockey R1: Big Tech 5-2, R2: Sykes 3-1, R3: Authentic Kitten 8-5, R4: Fire In My Sul 3-1 +4 more · Trainer R1: Big Tech 5-2, R2: Just Epic 8-1, R2: Sykes 3-1, R3: Promptly 5-2 +9 more

   Was running in $30,000 claiming; today's $20,000 claiming is an easier level on paper. Last out was 2nd, 3 lengths behind the winner, in an 8-horse $30,000 claiming race at RP.

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

   WORKS Routine prep: 1 work in 30d, last 16d ago

   RECORD Erik Asmussen from post 7 here: 15 wins, 29 top-3 in 46 rides · 27% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/2	RP	5½f D	Clm 30k n2l	2nd/8 -3L	76	3.9-1	L	Stalk;4p;chase on
   9/19	RP	6f D	MSW	Won/6 by 2	81	6.2-1	L	4w; up in final stride
   5/16	LS	6f D	MSW	2nd/7 -2½L	74	3.4-1	L	Press 2w;turned away

8. 8P R Bullet▼▼I. Diego · T. AshfordDiego · AshfordB58 76 73▼▼-16@trip 7612-1Fair 15-16%▼▼ Big drop -1658 76 73@trip 76B▼ Best fig 76 is 5+ under today's par 83▼ 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (58 vs 76)

   Card model 6% · Fair odds 15-1 · Our #6 · Tier B · Form ▼▼ Big drop -16 · Best fig at today's trip 76 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 58 76 73

   ▼ Best fig 76 is 5+ under today's par 83▼ 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (58 vs 76)

   Jockey I V Diego 29% career 5-for-50 on dirt this meet (10%) · Trainer Tristan Ashford 34% career 3-for-26 on dirt this meet (12%)

   Also today · Jockey R6: Heat Um Up 15-1, R9: Dontmesswithtess 15-1 · Trainer R3: Sneaking A Kiss 8-1, R9: Balmorhea 12-1

   Finished 7th in an 8-horse $30,000 claiming race at RP, beaten 11 lengths. Class relief: $30,000 claiming last time, $20,000 claiming today.

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

   WORKS SHARP One of the busier work schedules here: 1 work in 30d, last 7d ago

   RECORD I V Diego from post 8 here: 3 wins, 19 top-3 in 74 rides · 11% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/2	RP	5½f D	Clm 30k n2l	7th/8 -11L	58	8.6-1	L	Midpack;2p;no bid
   2/6	HOU	6f D	Alw n2l	2nd/6 -3½L	76	6.0-1	L	Stlk ins;bid2p;gain2nd
   11/29	RP	5f D	MCL 20k	Won/11	73	23-1		Chased; 3w; driving;

9. 9Koschei▼▼F. Jara · O. CogburnJara · CogburnC18 69 66▼▼-40↕15-1Fair 20-14%▼▼ Big drop -4018 69 66 ↕C▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 83▼ 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (18 vs 69)

   Card model 4% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #8 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -40 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 18–69 · Last 3 figs 18 69 66

   ▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 83▼ 2nd off a layoff after a poor return (18 vs 69)

   Jockey Fernando Jara 31% career 3-for-37 on dirt this meet (8%) · Trainer Orrin L Cogburn 28% career 0-for-2 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R1: Fine Tuned 30-1, R8: Cali Cream 8-1 · Trainer R1: County Judge 30-1

   LASIX 1ST2/4 board here

   Gets a new rider, Fernando Jara replacing Obed Sanchez. Dropped in well back early last out, 7th of 8 at the first call.

   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 42d back)

   RECORD 1 win, 2 on the board from 4 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/2	RP	5½f D	Clm 30k n2l	8th/8 -26L	18	39-1	b	Veer brk;2p;empty
   11/6	RP	5½f D	MCL 30k	Won/11	69	9.2-1	b	Vied inside; best late
   10/10	RP	5f D	MCL 20k	2nd/10 -1L	66	36-1		Hustled; duel 2w; hung

10. 10RoyalistF. Wethey Jr. · E. CruzWethey Jr. · CruzC73 71 47▲+7↕@trip 7915-1Fair 30-14%▲ Up +773 71 47 ↕@trip 79C

    Card model 4% · Fair odds 30-1 · Our #9 · Tier C · Form ▲ Up +7 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 47–79 · Best fig at today's trip 79 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 73 71 47

    Jockey Floyd Jr Wethey 11-for-76 on dirt this meet (14%) · Trainer Eduardo Cruz 30% career

    Also today · Jockey R2: Husker Cat 5-1, R4: Brass Nucks 9-5, R9: Floras Ora 9-2

    60D LAYOFF

    Back after 125 days away; fitness is the question and the works are the evidence. The longest gap in the field. Has moved up each time out, 47 to 71 to 73.

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

    WORKS SHARP One of the busier work schedules here: 2 works in 30d, last 10d ago

    Last three races

    Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
    6/27	LS	6f D	Clm 10k n2l	3rd/8 -2½L	73	9.9-1	L	4w 1/4;willingly btwn
    5/16	LS	1m D	Clm 10k n2l	2nd/7 -6L	71	4.7-1	L	Ins;tip out;up for 2nd
    4/18	LS	1m D	Clm 25k n2l	7th/7 -9¾L	47	8.0-1	L	Prssd3w;no late bid

▲ / ▼ 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.