Emerald Downs

21:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BOLD DAUGHTER is a firm selection. She is a leading player based on the strength of her most recent run and can't be faulted for consistency.

1st	7. Thirsty Nic	7/2
2nd	1. Bold Daughter Fav	2/1
3rd	4. Mamalona	33/1

Favourite

2/1

Bold Daughter

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Candice Cryderman Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 443333

2/1

Comment: Five wins to her name - from 5½f to 1m½f and has been fairly consistent this year; not beaten too far (just over 2l) when close behind Kitten's Kid in a claimer two weeks ago; down in class now, dropping from a $3.5k tag; big run on the cards as jockey does well from inner gates here and her recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	741/100	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	239/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	239/100	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	152/25	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/2	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

She's A Bossy Girl

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Miguel Hernandez Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 747236

11/4

Comment: All four career wins over this trip and useful at this level; not far behind Kitten's Kid when sixth in a claimer last month; claiming value now drops from $3.5k; definite chance as shown promise on occasion.

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	-

Kitten's Kid

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Marcelino Trujillo Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 679252

10/3

Comment: Winner of four starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m½f) and better than this level in her prime; went off 11-1 when good second last month in a claimer; now down in class (in for $2.5k from $3.5k); if she can build on her latest effort then shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1129/100	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	341/25	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	53/5	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	1774/25	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	801/50	-
27/01/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	109/10	-

Thirsty Nic

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 645121

7/2

Comment: On target twice in her last three outings; a winner over C&D; gained narrow success in a claimer last month; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	267/100	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	253/50	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	119/50	-
04/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	391/50	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	76/5	-
07/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	169/10	-

Pacific Zip

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 345547

10/1

Comment: Was tailed off in a claimer when behind two of these 49 days ago; useful in her prime and admirable career strike-rate (six from 28 to date); tag has been dropped to $2.5k; she has a shout as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	171/20	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	287/100	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	281/100	-
26/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
13/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
08/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/1	-

Miss Accelerate

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Steve Koler Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 746287

16/1

Comment: Last of seven five weeks ago in a claimer; has won previously at this course; possible she has reached the ceiling of her ability; facing a testing assignment and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	321/50	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	697/20	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	121/10	-
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	11/1	-
06/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	159/10	-
17/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	222/5	-

Mamalona

Jockey: Pablo Castillo Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 036669

33/1

Comment: A while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023) and may not have any more improvement left; last of nine in a claimer 43 days ago; Pablo Castillo having only ride on the card; recently has been finding this claiming level too hot so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	611/25	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1167/100	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/5	-
23/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/5	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	279/10	-
12/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	89/10	-

Emerald Downs

22:18 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: FUN MONEY is a confident pick. She bids for a second course success and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Classic American latest.

1st	2. Fun Money Fav	4/7
2nd	6. Avoir 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	1. Coastal Girl	15/2

Favourite

4/7

Fun Money

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 42/162

4/7

Comment: Narrowly beaten and favourite where just ahead of Classic American four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; seeking her third career success; from a powerful stable; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	107/50	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	187/100	-
11/03/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
12/02/23	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	27/5	-
29/01/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/1	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Avoir

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 33-213

7/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late; not beaten too far (just over 3l) in an allowance optional claimer two months ago; down in class now, dropping from a $40k tag; more than capable if on song so looks a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	2/1	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	299/100	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/10	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
18/10/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-

A Rousing Babe

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 24-523

4/1

Comment: Producing consistent form; close up third last month in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $20k last time; easy enough to take on as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	242/25	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	447/50	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	239/100	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	31/10	-
03/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
13/10/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-

Coastal Girl

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 392131

15/2

Comment: Bagged a third C&D win last month (14-5); higher claiming tag here so up in class; despite that Emerald Downs success, there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	211/100	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	14/5	-
27/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	29/2	-
30/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-

Classic American

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 2-5162

Comment: Beaten a head in a claimer behind Coastal Girl last month; from a top stable; $25k claiming tag this time (up from $15k); could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	263/100	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2441/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/25	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	118/25	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1069/100	-
04/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	111/10	-

Deux Meres

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Candelario Villamar Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 31-862

Comment: Went off 18-1 when good runner-up over 1m here (claimer) three weeks ago; tag has been raised to $25k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	468/25	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	259/10	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	913/50	-
14/09/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	247/100	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	817/100	-
27/07/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	76/25	-

Emerald Downs

22:48

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SING A HAPPY SONG looks the one to back. She is fancied to reverse the placings with Stepup from their last meeting and is going for her second course success.

Sing A Happy Song

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1-2117

6/4

Comment: Failed to land a blow when seventh of eight here over 6f (claimer) two weeks ago on her first start for this trainer, behind Stepup; has chalked up five wins from her last seven; she can be competitive at this level; moves down to an easier grade (in for $10k); can make her presence felt as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	92/25	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/50	-
10/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
29/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
28/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
30/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-

Bobby's Genie

Jockey: Chel C Bailey Trainer: Ruby Thomas Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 113-32

9/2

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; went down by 2l when runner-up over 6f here (starter allowance) 50 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	421/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/4	-
23/11/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
10/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
27/10/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
28/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	14/5	-

Stepup

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Jose Navarro Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-07725

11/2

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 4l) in a claimer last month; likes this combination of C&D; tag has been dropped to $10k; makes limited appeal as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	646/25	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	717/50	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3831/100	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	2414/25	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	1371/20	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	1297/100	-

Don't Tell Hydee

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Jennifer Nunnally Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 561222

7/1

Comment: Running consistently; a course winner; went down by 2l when runner-up last month in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	221/25	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	889/100	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	339/100	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	397/100	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	299/100	-
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	16/5	-

Union Coach

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 2-2106

7/1

Comment: Last of six over 6f here (claimer) eight days ago; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fifth win); moves down to an easier grade (in for $10k); looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	194/25	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	1362/25	-
26/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	32/5	-
05/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	29/10	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-
13/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-

Cocktail Princess

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Candelario Villamar Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 164241

7/1

Comment: Successful four times from 19 career runs; narrow success in a claimer when getting across to lead early from a wide stall 31 days ago; runs off the same tag as last time ($10k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	303/50	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	77/50	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	99/10	-
27/02/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
29/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	4/5	-
09/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-

Olivia's Choice

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Candelario Villamar Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6-4554

9/1

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in her peak and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-26; close up behind Don't Tell Hydee when fourth last month posting a respectable effort in a claimer; $10k claiming tag this time (up from $8k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1157/100	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1767/100	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	2279/100	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	73/10	-
04/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	3/2	-
12/11/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Emerald Downs

23:18

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FLEXIBLE TERMS is strongly fancied to come out on top. He is taken to confirm the placings with Arnie Boy and a good pace up front will help him.

Arnie Boy

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Dan Markle Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 7467

Comment: Seventh of nine beaten 13l when close behind Flexible Terms last month upped to this trip in a maiden claimer; this now his fifth attempt to get off the mark; now down in class (in for $5k from $10k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	843/20	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	1307/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	229/50	-
19/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	53/5	-

Code Breaker

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 355342

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement and consistent lately; ran well when beaten a head in a maiden claimer 14 days ago upped to this trip; one to consider as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	133/50	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	153/50	-
04/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	14/5	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	29/10	-

Jazzy Bull Horn

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Sergio Perez Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 56-785

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) when beaten 12l last week in a maiden claimer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7231/100	-
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	2821/50	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	761/50	-
29/09/24	Fresno / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	251/10	-
22/07/24	Sacramento / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	63/5	-
23/06/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-

R D Stimulus

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Robert Baze Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 972555

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a maiden claimer posting a respectable display to finish fifth two weeks ago; yet to open his account after ten starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	983/20	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3181/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	347/50	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2879/100	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	851/10	-
24/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	1023/10	-

Flexible Terms

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 8-54434

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement and from a powerful yard; not beaten that far in fourth (8l) in a maiden claimer on his first start for this trainer in front of Arnie Boy last month; in for a $5k tag so down in class ($10k last time); needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	457/100	-
22/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/5	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	33/10	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	557/100	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	517/100	-

Hunting For Gold

Jockey: Chel C Bailey Trainer: Neil Koch Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 4-5534

Comment: Improved form the last twice; finished fourth beaten 2½l 14 days ago splitting Code Breaker, R D Stimulus and John Porter in a maiden claimer; been struggling to get his head in front recently so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1313/100	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	237/25	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	4853/100	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	229/5	-
29/12/24	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	25/2	-
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	677/10	-

Tough As An Ox

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 9

Comment: Problems early (bumped) when beaten on his debut (6f, here) in first-time blinkers at 6-1 last month; claiming tag drops from $10k; could improve but still hard to see him winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 10	153/25	-

Daddy's Quest

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 0/89523

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; favourite but came up short last month in a maiden claimer; capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/25	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/2	-
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	193/10	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	319/10	-
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	2/1	-
07/05/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	58/1	-

John Porter

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Neil Koch Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 556

Comment: Yet to finish better than fifth in his three races; not disgraced in sixth last month when he was behind several of these rivals in a maiden claimer; competes from same tag here ($5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	694/25	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1633/100	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2117/100	-

Gran Senor Del Oro

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 634449

Comment: Problems at the start (jumped shadow) over 6f here (maiden claimer) when beaten 12l four weeks ago; without a win in seven attempts although has finished third; drops to a $5k tag; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as concerns about him getting away on terms.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	869/50	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	499/100	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	349/100	-
19/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	451/50	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/1	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	113/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Emerald Downs

23:48

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FOREVER NOW might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Verdi and Hela Forever should also be taken seriously.

Forever Now

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 324354

Comment: Favourite four weeks ago but failed to deliver when fourth at Gulfstream Park in a maiden claimer; hails from a good stable; claiming tag now upped to $25k; warrants plenty of respect as shown some signs of promise and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	17/10	-
24/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	83/10	-
09/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	79/10	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	39/10	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/10	-

Fancy Dancer

Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 67

Comment: Not disgraced when seventh of ten two months ago in a maiden special weight; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	2517/100	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	6 / 9	53/5	-

Hela Forever

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Tom Wenzel Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 266

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth over 6f here (maiden special weight) last month; first-time blinkers; shortlisted now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and he ran well three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	751/100	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	41/20	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	1421/100	-

Tiz Dynamic

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Doug Mcphee Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 02

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Mach One Rules; creditable effort to finish second over 6f here (maiden claimer) on debut for new trainer last month; claiming value now rises to $25k; up in distance by an extra 2f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 10	1469/100	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	10 / 10	881/50	-

Grey Area

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Robert Bean Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 544322

Comment: Beaten half a length at Los Alamitos Race Course four weeks ago in a maiden claimer; has kicked on in his last couple of races but still winless and defeats stacking up (12 on the bounce); deeper waters here (in for $25k here, $12.5k tag last time); hard to see him doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/10	-
12/06/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/10	-
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	44/5	-
12/05/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	41/10	-
27/04/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/1	-
06/04/25	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	17/2	-

Calmcoolncollected

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Steve Bullock Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 3-4442

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; beaten 1l in a maiden claimer dropped down to 6f last month; been struggling to get his head in front recently so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	479/100	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	389/50	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	557/100	-
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	169/25	-
04/12/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	281/100	-

Verdi

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Tom Wenzel Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 46-434

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; fourth here but only beaten 1½l in a maiden special weight 35 days ago; hard to ignore if building on most recent effort and he is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	359/100	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	107/5	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	67/10	-
26/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	336/25	-
05/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	323/20	-

Klinkerbrick

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Robert Bean Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 534233

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) over 6f here (maiden claimer) last month when just behind Calmcoolncollected; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs but yet to open his account after 16 starts; tag drops from $25k to $20k here; not been able to get his head in front lately so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	51/50	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/4	-
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-
17/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/1	-
03/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-

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