Emerald Downs

00:18

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STAY N LOV is the recommendation. She has a healthy career strike-rate and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her. Poker Alice is also respected.

Stay N Lov

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 369141

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-10); landed a narrow success in a claimer last month upped to this distance; lower claiming tag worth taking at face value so is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	551/100	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	61/50	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	719/100	-
24/04/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	741/10	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	211/10	-
05/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	87/10	-

Haughty Kitty

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Cc Perkinson Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 643214

Comment: She can be competitive at this level and hit the bar in a stakes four weeks ago; fourth, not beaten that far (10-1) last week in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $3.5k; she shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1043/100	-
11/07/25	Crooked River Roundup / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
04/07/25	Grants Pass / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	54/5	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	28/5	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	497/10	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	727/50	-

Luvahappyending

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Hilario Perez Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 666547

Comment: Been generally quiet since successful in a claimer at Turf Paradise in January and form could be levelling off; no threat to winner, Lucy L, here last month (finished last) in a claimer; difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	353/10	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	746/25	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1377/50	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	736/25	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	153/5	-
06/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/10	-

She's A Bossy Girl

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Miguel Hernandez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 747236

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth of eight in a claimer last month; form has an uneven look to it and possible that there's no more in the locker; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	214/25	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	367/100	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	341/100	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	11/2	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	73/10	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	53/10	-

English Danger

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 363474

Comment: 2½l behind the winner, Lucy L, in a claimer posting a respectable effort last month; successful five times from 24 career runs; latest effort was encouraging so can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	342/25	-
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	1687/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1021/100	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	249/100	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	18/5	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/5	-

After My Own Heart

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Tena Birdwell Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 362125

Comment: Consistent performer and this is her level; ran a bit below expectations (sent off 4-6) when fifth in a claimer last month, a race won by the reopposing Lucy L; shown she can get her head in front so has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	69/100	-
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	263/25	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	79/50	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	111/50	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	681/50	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	207/10	-

Proof Of Jazz

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Marcelino Trujillo Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 875679

Comment: No longer appears to be improving and a while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); last of nine in a claimer when behind After My Own Heart, English Danger, and Poker Alice last month; claiming value now drops to $3.5k; now looks to be past her prime and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	2391/50	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3143/100	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	799/100	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	60/1	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	21/2	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	236/5	-

Poker Alice

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Charles Essex Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 565168

Comment: Split a number of these rivals last month when beaten 16l (eighth of nine) on debut for new trainer in a claimer; a winner over C&D; useful in this grade; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $3.5k); if excused most recent runs she would be interesting based on success three runs ago; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1201/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	179/100	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	84/25	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	249/100	-
10/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	177/10	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/5	-

Princess K

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 617546

Comment: Useful at this level; not beaten too far when sixth here two weeks ago in a claimer; now eased in the grades (in for $3.5k); definite chance as shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	883/50	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	393/20	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	533/20	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	117/10	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/2	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	227/10	-

Lucy L

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Rigoberto Velasquez Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 35-011

Comment: Had English Danger, After My Own Heart and Luvahappyending in arrears when winning by just under 2l in a claimer last month upped to this trip; loves this track (three course wins) and aiming to complete a hat-trick; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	557/100	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	813/100	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	156/5	-
14/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	119/100	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/50	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	84/25	-

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Emerald Downs

00:48

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SONG OF SHADOWS gets a firm vote. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has wins in her formline, while Lula Bella, It's Saul Right and Crystal Proof also merit consideration.

Ms Flashy Harbor

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Steve Bullock Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4-6748

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; no longer appears to be improving; last of eight last month upped to 1m in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $6.3k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1693/100	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	379/25	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	213/20	-
24/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	86/5	-
28/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	13/1	-
03/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	129/5	-

Bob's Vai

Jockey: Chel C Bailey Trainer: Candice Cryderman Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 221165

Comment: Winning form over C&D; successful twice in her last four starts; out of the frame (beaten 6l in fifth) in a claimer on her debut for this trainer 15 days ago; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	733/100	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	77/50	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/25	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/25	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	71/20	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/25	-

Bold Intention

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 523423

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-19); far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) in an optional claimer (Canterbury Park, muddy track) four weeks ago; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); recent display was promising so has a competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	37/10	-
15/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-
26/05/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	12/5	-
27/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/2	-

It's Saul Right

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 267111

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; completed her hat-trick last time; narrow winner of a claimer four weeks ago; in with a shout as her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear and current form suggests she can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/50	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/25	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	263/50	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	151/100	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	78/5	-
23/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	49/10	-

Rockit A Day

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-9869

Comment: Behind two of these last month when last here in a claimer on debut for this trainer; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; in for a $5k tag so down in class ($12.5k last time); should prove competitive as shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	3091/100	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	109/10	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	211/10	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	6019/100	-
15/09/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	907/50	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	699/100	-

Lula Bella

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Jennifer Nunnally Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 647111

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer 34 days ago; boasts winning form over C&D; completed hat-trick last time out; recent win points to her being able to handle class rise so is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	54/25	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	1109/100	-
28/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/5	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	81/5	-
07/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/5	-

Song Of Shadows

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Jamey Thomas Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 118-56

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten just over 5l into sixth) in an optional claimer at Santa Anita two months ago; has achieved five wins from 17 career runs; now down in class (in for $5k from $32k); clear chance as she goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	81/5	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	12/5	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	12/5	-
08/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
14/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/5	-
02/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	19/5	-

Nan Elizabeth

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 1634-8

Comment: Record over this C&D is four wins from eight runs; finished last of eight in a claimer on debut for new trainer when behind Bob's Vai here six weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1839/100	-
15/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	28/25	-
08/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	187/100	-
11/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	2631/100	-
03/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	257/100	-
16/06/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	611/100	-

Crystal Proof

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Ruby Thomas Age/Wt: 8/8-13 F: 5-14236

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth in a claimer 50 days ago; useful in her prime and has managed six wins from 25 career runs; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	517/50	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	117/25	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	283/100	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	44/5	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	103/5	-

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Emerald Downs

01:18

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PRISONER is a firm choice. He has shown in the past that he is able to get the job done and is a two-time course winner. Seas Of Normandy, Tax Code and El Bromista must be respected.

Moonlightnwine

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 252-21

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by 1½l six weeks ago; others more persuasive despite that win at Emerald Downs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	123/50	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	249/50	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	833/100	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	497/100	-
27/07/24	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	127/25	-
13/07/24	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	127/25	-

Papa's Golden Boy

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 55-287

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) in a stakes when beaten 14l 13 days ago; this C&D holds no fears; this is a step down in class but may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	3051/100	-
23/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	619/25	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	169/50	-
15/09/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	169/50	-
25/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	193/50	-
21/07/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	401/100	-

El Bromista

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 332-31

Comment: Gained a 2l success 48 days ago in an allowance race; on target twice in his last six outings; not many miles on the clock; runs in claiming company for the first time; jockey does well from inside draws here so needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	61/50	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	37/10	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	277/100	-
07/07/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	63/50	-
08/06/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	33/5	-
11/05/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-

Prisoner

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 1-31721

Comment: One-time smart performer and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 16th career win); came out on top by 2l here over 6f (claimer) last month; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	73/50	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	213/100	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	49/10	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/10	-

Jin Tong

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 621142

Comment: Has winning form at this track; on target twice in his last four outings; a respectable second of eight 35 days ago in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	961/100	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	133/50	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-
22/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
05/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-
12/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	26/5	-

Tax Code

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1/33-2

Comment: Consistent lately and proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); gave good account to finish second over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	359/100	-
03/06/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	122/25	-
18/05/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	103/100	-
21/08/23	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
06/08/23	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
17/06/23	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-

Dirt Road Red

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 41-234

Comment: Producing solid form figures; can boast winning form over this C&D; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of seven two months ago in a claimer; $40k claiming tag this time (up from $15k); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	827/100	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	122/25	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
02/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	309/100	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/20	-
28/07/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	273/50	-

Elegant Boy

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Hilario Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1-41446

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 14l, here over 1m (allowance optional claimer) on his debut for this trainer last Saturday; grade looks suitable; can figure as he clearly knows how to get his head in front and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1489/50	-
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	239/25	-
02/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2139/100	-
29/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
15/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	25/2	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	133/10	-

Seas Of Normandy

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Ian Jewell Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 8-4145

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 9l, over 1m1f at Oaklawn Park (starter allowance, muddy track) four months ago on debut for this trainer; this is his grade and one-time useful operator; back from an absence here; shown he can get his head in front so not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	297/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	12/5	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	14/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	17/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	141/5	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	42/5	-

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Emerald Downs

01:48

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ALWAYS A DIVA is a firm choice. She has won here once before and a good pace up front will help her, while Winanywayucan and Dynamic Plan could also have a say.

Winanywayucan

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Rigoberto Velasquez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 26-674

Comment: Solid effort over 1m here (claimer) last Saturday; easy to see her making an impression if building on last performance and should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	599/100	-
13/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	3587/100	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	619/100	-
07/10/24	Grants Pass / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/10	-
09/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1089/100	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1227/100	-

Dynamic Plan

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 1

Comment: Successful by 4l first time out over C&D at 3-1 last month; moves down to an easier grade (in for $2.5k); can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 3	77/25	-

Union Harbor

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4-24632

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; poor strike-rate; bumped at the start here over 6½f (claimer) when involved in the finish on first run for her current trainer three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	251/50	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	173/50	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	257/100	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	189/100	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	43/10	-
08/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/10	-

Caly Bali

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 7-2255

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 16l here over 6½f (claimer) last month; claiming tag drops to $2.5k (from $5k); should go close as she finished second at Emerald Downs in May - return to this trip is a plus too.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	77/10	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	169/100	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	503/100	-
09/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	24/5	-
19/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/10	-

Lady Mormont

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Sam Dronen Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3-4314

Comment: Grade looks suitable and signs of improvement on last two runs; bumped at the start over 6½f here (claimer) last month when just behind Union Harbor; in for the same $2.5k tag; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	269/50	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	433/100	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2491/100	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	267/100	-
04/07/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	381/100	-
16/06/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	414/25	-

Shadowed Thoughts

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Victor Trujillo Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 33-638

Comment: Last of eight last month in a claimer; low strike-rate of 1-18; claiming value now drops from $5k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	272/25	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	233/50	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
07/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	46/5	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/10	-
18/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/10	-

Lovely Bride

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Pablo De Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 507164

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of six 48 days ago in a claimer; hard to see her involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	227/20	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1509/50	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	633/20	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	397/10	-
25/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	283/5	-
13/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	387/5	-

Always A Diva

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 418

Comment: Last of eight last month in a claimer; from top stable and related to Stakes winner Special Diva; now a lower claiming tag ($2.5k from $8k) so down in class; plenty of appeal if finding her best form and she won a maiden claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	403/100	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	151/50	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/25	-

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