R8 Woodbine · Claiming $5,000

1. 1Happy Quad▼K. Johnson · C. MacHesneyJohnson · MacHesneyC62 59 61►≡@trip 6120-1Fair 30-13%► Steady62 59 61 ≡@trip 61C▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises

   Card model 3% · Fair odds 30-1 · Our #9 · Tier C · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 59–67 · Best fig at today's trip 61 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 62 59 61

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

   Jockey Kirk Johnson 27% career 0-for-7 on dirt this meet · Trainer Cory B Machesney 14% career 0-for-5 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R9: Gran Ghost 12-1

   CLASS DROP★ FASTEST WORK

   A 67 is the high figure lately, short of the 81 par. Ranks first in the field on Brisnet Prime Power.

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

   WORKS SHARP 3f in :36.20 on Sep 12 was the best time at that distance that morning; 0 works in 30d

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

   RECORD Kirk Johnson from post 1 here: 2 wins, 5 top-3 in 26 rides · 4% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/20	FE	6f D	Clm 5k b	6th/9 -7½L	62	73-1	L	6-p str; passed foes
   10/2	WO	6½f D	Clm 10k	7th/7 -7L	59	47-1		Trailed thru-out
   9/18	WO	7f D	Clm 7k	6th/8 -7L	61	36-1	b	Check7/16;pass tired

2. 2Military Force▼★C. Douglas · W. TharrenosDouglas · TharrenosB70 72 68►≡@trip 828-1Fair 6-114%► Steady70 72 68 ≡@trip 82B▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises★ Best at the trip 821

   Card model 14% · Fair odds 6-1 · Our #1 · Tier B · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 68–74 · Best fig at today's trip 82 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 70 72 68

   ▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises★ Best at the trip 82

   Jockey Christoff Douglas 14% career 10-for-76 on dirt this meet (13%) · Trainer William Tharrenos 35% career ★ 9-for-33 on dirt this meet (27%)

   Also today · Jockey R2: Lady On The Nile 7-2, R3: Really Big Show 10-1, R4: Don't Say A Word 12-1, R5: Tanist 20-1 +3 more · Trainer R1: Bank On Big Winner 8-1, R5: You're So Lucky 8-1, R6: Accelerando 10-1, R9: Gran Ghost 12-1

   Drops from $7,000 claiming to $5,000 claiming. 4th last time, 3 lengths back, in a field of 7.

   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 90d ago

   RECORD 2 wins, 4 on the board from 10 starts here

   RECORD Christoff Douglas from post 2 here: 3 wins, 14 top-3 in 46 rides · 11% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/10	WO	7f D	Clm 7k	4th/7 -3L	70	5.6-1	b L	Mildly;minor placing
   9/18	WO	7f D	Clm 7k	4th/8 -2½L	72	5.2-1	b L	3Pstr;lacked rally1/8
   8/23	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 10k	4th/6 -2¼L	68	11-1	b L	Bid3Wfar turn;fringes

3. 3Sunrise DriveE. Flores · D. GlennonFlores · GlennonA72 77 75▼-4≡@trip 775-2Fair 5-116%▼ Down -472 77 75 ≡@trip 77A

   Card model 16% · Fair odds 5-1 · Our #7 · Tier A · Form ▼ Down -4 · ≡ Steady figures 72–77 · Best fig at today's trip 77 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 72 77 75

   Jockey Eswan Flores 32% career 4-for-34 on dirt this meet (12%) · Trainer Darren C Glennon 16% career 1-for-3 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R7: Proud Painter 9-2

   7/12 board here

   Cuts back from 1 1/16 miles to 7 furlongs. Class relief: $9,500 claiming last time, $5,000 claiming today.

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

   WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (0 works in 30d, last 69d back)

   RECORD 3 wins, 7 on the board from 12 starts here

   RECORD Eswan Flores from post 3 here: 28 wins, 60 top-3 in 156 rides · 12% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/17	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 10k	8th/9 -8L	72	9.4-1	b L	2Wretreated btwn1/4
   9/18	WO	7f D	Clm 7k	Won/8	77	2.1-1	b L	Prevail btwn str drive
   8/28	WO	1 1/16 D	Alw s	4th/9 -1¾L	75	6.1-1	b L	Willingly;held minors

4. 4Alley Oop JohnnyLSF. Aebly · P. HallAebly · HallC58 62 67▼▼-915-1Fair 15-16%▼▼ Big drop -958 62 67CLS

   Card model 6% · Fair odds 15-1 · Our #6 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -9 · Last 3 figs 58 62 67

   LS

   Longshot read: 15-1 on the morning line, and the model has it at 6% against a line of 5%. A read, not a bet.

   Jockey Fraser Aebly 32% career 16-for-90 on dirt this meet (18%) · Trainer Philip Hall 30% career 2-for-18 on dirt this meet (11%)

   Also today · Jockey R1: Big Lew 5-2, R2: Foxy Diva 8-1, R3: Winning Agenda 2-1, R4: Gelato 4-1 +2 more

   CLASS UP

   Philip Hall takes over the training from Pat Parente. Last race was on the turf; today it runs on the dirt.

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

   WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (0 works in 30d, last 43d back)

   RECORD 2 wins, 3 on the board from 7 starts here

   RECORD Fraser Aebly from post 4 here: 34 wins, 105 top-3 in 265 rides · 14% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/11	WO	7½f T	Clm 15k	8th/8 -12L	58	25-1	b L	Brk in;3-4w;drop back
   9/26	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 7k	6th/6 -2L	62	4.8-1	b L	Set soft pace;fold1/8
   8/23	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 10k	6th/6 -2L	67	2.9-1	b L	Set soft pace;fold1/8

5. 5Banker's HoursK. Nicholls · R. LafondNicholls · LafondC71 66 71►≡@trip 7820-1Fair 12-18%► Steady71 66 71 ≡@trip 78C3

   Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #3 · Tier C · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 66–72 · Best fig at today's trip 78 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 71 66 71

   Jockey Keveh Nicholls 30% career 6-for-41 on dirt this meet (15%) · Trainer Renico E Lafond 20% career 0-for-2 on dirt this meet

   Also today · Jockey R1: Field Hockey 2-1, R5: Runner Eyes 1-1, R7: Can't Tie Me Down 3-1

   Quick turnaround, just 7 days since the last start. Beaten 4 lengths for 4th in a 6-horse $7,500 claiming race at WO.

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

   WORKS SHARP One of the busier work schedules here: 1 work in 30d, last 15d ago

   RECORD 2 wins, 7 on the board from 18 starts here

   RECORD Keveh Nicholls from post 5 here: 11 wins, 49 top-3 in 131 rides · 12% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/23	WO	6f D	Clm 7k	4th/6 -4L	71	26-1	b L	4Wstr;mildly;fringes
   10/1	WO	6½f D	Alw s	6th/7 -11L	66	10-1	b L	Trailed;pass straggler
   9/6	WO	6f D	Clm 7k c	8th/10 -3¾L	71	7.7-1	b L	Chckd early;lack room

6. 6Echo With LaughterL. Salles · D. PowellSalles · PowellA76 75 71►≡@trip 766-1Fair 8-110%► Steady76 75 71 ≡@trip 76A

   Card model 10% · Fair odds 8-1 · Our #5 · Tier A · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 71–76 · Best fig at today's trip 76 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 76 75 71

   Jockey Leo Salles 27% career 0-for-14 on dirt this meet (0%) · Trainer Dale A Powell 30% career 2-for-11 on dirt this meet (18%)

   Also today · Jockey R3: Once Upon A Kiss 7-2, R5: Waheela 6-1, R9: Ashuka 10-1

   CLASS DROP

   Finished 3rd in a 7-horse $7,500 claiming race at WO, beaten a head. Went to the front early last out (early pace figure 85).

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

   WORKS SHARP Posted the morning's best 4F on Jun 21; 1 work in 30d

   RECORD 1 win, 3 on the board from 10 starts here

   RECORD Leo Salles from post 6 here: 14 wins, 51 top-3 in 147 rides · 9% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/10	WO	7f D	Clm 7k	3rd/7 by hd	76	2.4-1	L	Open up1/4;fade ins16
   9/25	WO	1 1/16 T	Clm 15k	7th/12 -6¼L	75	22-1	L	6W1/4no room;idled
   9/6	WO	7f D	Alw s	6th/7 -8¾L	71	44-1	L	Tried to circle4Wturn

7. 7Crucial TauntJ. Crawford · D. GittensCrawford · GittensB69 83 74▼-6@trip 733-1Fair 4-120%▼ Down -669 83 74@trip 73B2

   Card model 20% · Fair odds 4-1 · Our #2 · Tier B · Form ▼ Down -6 · Best fig at today's trip 73 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 69 83 74

   Jockey J Crawford 30% career 1-for-18 on dirt this meet (6%) · Trainer Devon Gittens 31% career ★ 8-for-34 on dirt this meet (24%)

   Also today · Jockey R6: Lasting Silence 5-2 · Trainer R1: Scottie's Barn 6-1, R5: Runner Eyes 1-1

   0 for 4 at today's distance. Was running in allowance; today's $5,000 claiming is an easier level on paper.

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

   WORKS SHARP Fit-looking prep next to these rivals: 1 work in 30d, last 14d ago

   RECORD 3 wins, 6 on the board from 14 starts here

   RECORD J Crawford from post 7 here: 5 wins, 23 top-3 in 85 rides · 9% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   9/6	WO	7f D	Alw s	7th/7 -8¾L	69	11-1	b L	Track3Wturn;empty1/8
   8/28	WO	6½f D	Clm 7k b	Won/7	83	3.0-1	b L	Moved 4w; drew off
   8/14	WO	6½f D	Clm 15k b	4th/7 -3¾L	74	11-1	b L	Step slow;alter 7w str

8. 8VolcanicJ. Alderson · S. AttardAlderson · AttardB69 80 71▼-710-1Fair 15-16%▼ Down -769 80 71B

   Card model 6% · Fair odds 15-1 · Our #8 · Tier B · Form ▼ Down -7 · Last 3 figs 69 80 71

   Jockey Jeffrey Ian Alderson 28% career ★ 6-for-27 on dirt this meet (22%), #2 of 29 · Trainer Sid C Attard 33% career 4-for-27 on dirt this meet (15%)

   Also today · Jockey R2: O Wow 3-1, R5: Celestial Heart 12-1, R7: Tranquillo 10-1, R9: Twenty Ovas 15-1 · Trainer R2: Lady On The Nile 7-2, R3: Winning Agenda 2-1

   Jeffrey Ian Alderson takes over from Fraser Aebly in the saddle. Shortens up to 7 furlongs after going 1 1/16 miles.

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

   TROUBLED TRIP Chart note from last time: 3Wturns; 7W3/16empty. A trip worth forgiving, though the number already carries it.

   WORKS Average work schedule for this field (1 work in 30d, last 27d ago)

   RECORD 1 win, 2 on the board from 11 starts here

   RECORD Jeffrey Ian Alderson from post 8 here: 3 wins, 14 top-3 in 53 rides · 9% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/17	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 10k	9th/9 -10L	69	5.8-1	L	3Wturns;7W3/16empty
   9/11	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 7k b	Won/11	80	2.8-1	L	Pounce3W5/16;held well
   8/9	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 15k	7th/8 -5¼L	71	4.2-1	b L	Inside;chased;faded

9. 9Armino▼L. Reyes · K. PalmerReyes · PalmerC60 71 67▼▼-10@trip 7320-1Fair 30-13%▼▼ Big drop -1060 71 67@trip 73C▼ Best fig 75 is 5+ under today's par 81

   Card model 3% · Fair odds 30-1 · Our #10 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -10 · Best fig at today's trip 73 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 60 71 67

   ▼ Best fig 75 is 5+ under today's par 81

   Jockey Luis R Reyes 30% career 3-for-12 on dirt this meet (25%), #1 of 29 · Trainer Kerron Palmer 23% career 1-for-23 on dirt this meet (4%)

   Also today · Trainer R4: Metro King 20-1, R9: Ashuka 10-1

   CLASS DROP

   Switches from turf to dirt. Needs to move up: the best of its last five is 73 against a 81 par.

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

   WORKS SHARP Fit-looking prep next to these rivals: 1 work in 30d, last 20d ago

   RECORD 3 wins, 4 on the board from 9 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/20	FE	1m T	OC 10k	9th/9 -7¾L	60	33-1	b L	Well back; dull effort
   9/26	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 7k	5th/6 -3½L	71	22-1	b L	Trail1/2;late interest
   9/4	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 7k	7th/7 -8¾L	67	5.0-1	b L	Brk in;4-5w;shift 5/16

10. 10Ninja StarJ. Campos · S. ChircopCampos · ChircopA75 79 73▼-47-2Fair 6-114%▼ Down -475 79 73A

    Card model 14% · Fair odds 6-1 · Our #4 · Tier A · Form ▼ Down -4 · Last 3 figs 75 79 73

    Jockey Jose Luis Campos 26% career 9-for-55 on dirt this meet (16%) · Trainer Steven Chircop 30% career 2-for-22 on dirt this meet (9%)

    Also today · Jockey R4: Found Money 12-1, R6: Legal Catch 3-1 · Trainer R4: No Cape 5-2, R5: Balboni's Crew 3-1

    CLASS DROP

    Best Brisnet figure in the field over its last five: 84, with 83 next best. A big drop, $10,000 claiming to $5,000 claiming, and worth asking why.

    PACE CHALLENGE Pressured on the lead; getting clear early matters. (early-speed points: 1)

    WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 62d ago

    RECORD 0 wins, 2 on the board from 6 starts here

    RECORD Jose Luis Campos from post 10 here: 1 win, 5 top-3 in 42 rides · 9% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
    10/17	WO	1 1/16 D	Clm 10k	6th/9 -6L	75	5.2-1	L	Chased;engulfed3/16
    9/25	WO	1 1/16 T	Clm 15k	5th/12 -2½L	79	21-1	L	Chance1/4;faded 16th
    9/5	WO	1 1/16 T	Clm 25k	5th/7 -10L	73	8.8-1	L	Could not get involved

▲ / ▼ 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 (5 early types). Helps stalkers and closers.