Emerald Downs

00:18

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHAI can prove superior to her rivals. She was behind Smiling Lady last time but can now turn that form around and her good career strike-rate is persuasive.

Smiling Lady

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 736354

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 18-1) to finish fourth two weeks ago in a stakes; record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-24) but form is hit and miss; her best looks to be behind her and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	879/50	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	3033/50	-
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	107/10	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	31/10	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/1	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	61/10	-

Annie Fox

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 532134

Comment: Running consistently; beaten 3l four weeks ago when sent off 10-1 in a claimer; this is competitive and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	238/25	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1443/100	-
28/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	81/10	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	79/10	-

Halfway To Nowhere

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jamey Thomas Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 3/5-671

Comment: Lightly raced for age; won in good style over 6f here (claimer) last month; others more appealing as has her stamina to prove at this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	127/50	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	137/100	-
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	19/10	-
02/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	49/5	-
01/09/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/5	-
29/07/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	19/2	-

Chai

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Kay Cooper Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 31-275

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fourth win); not beaten too far when fifth here in a stakes (not far behind Smiling Lady) two weeks ago; drop back to claiming level so is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	1229/50	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	697/25	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	142/25	-
15/09/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	79/25	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	37/50	-
12/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	5/4	-

Zippin Sevenz

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 45-622

Comment: Went close at 12-1 six weeks ago in a claimer; has scored over C&D; makes limited appeal as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/4	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
24/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	261/10	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	101/10	-
12/12/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	59/2	-
27/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	41/10	-

Creme De Menthe

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 372317

Comment: Specialist here with four wins; not beaten too far when seventh here last month in an allowance optional claimer; now down in class (in for $25k from $40k); can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	621/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	213/100	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	117/20	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	106/5	-
20/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	97/10	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/2	-

I'm Telling Mom

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-67341

Comment: Three wins from ten runs here; won a claimer by 2l four weeks ago; competitive shout despite having more on her plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/20	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	181/50	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	199/50	-
06/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	108/5	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	61/5	-
31/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	68/5	-

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Emerald Downs

00:48

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LOUIE THE FIRST is a firm choice. He knows how to get his nose in front and can confirm superiority with Free Again and Conrad Meadows who were behind him when last seen.

Creative Om

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 665182

Comment: Beaten narrowly here over 1m (claimer) 14 days ago; can boast winning form over this C&D; in for a $15k tag so up in class ($8k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	209/50	-
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	493/100	-
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/2	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	477/100	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	237/20	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	212/5	-

Louie The First

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 166-15

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; not had much racing; not beaten that far in fifth (7l) when having two of these behind last Friday in a claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $15k); warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/1	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	81/50	-
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1009/100	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	651/50	-
29/06/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	569/100	-
03/09/23	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	209/10	-

K R Rules

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 170463

Comment: Cracking effort in defeat when close third (dropped back to 6f) 22 days ago on his debut for this trainer with Creative Om just behind in a claimer; has winning form at this track; claiming tag rises to $15k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	481/25	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	28/5	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	333/50	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	279/10	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	51/10	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	32/5	-

Jullian In Paris

Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 214512

Comment: Solid effort in defeat to finish runner-up after going off 22-1 in a claimer back down to this distance on debut outing for new trainer 37 days ago; has won here; successful twice in his last five starts; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/2	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	537/100	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	129/20	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	81/10	-
05/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
24/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	18/5	-

Conrad Meadows

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Jose Navarro Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-57217

Comment: Finished last of seven here over 6f (claimer) last month; a previous winner here; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $15k); should go close if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	54/5	-
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	179/20	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	519/100	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	129/5	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	36/5	-
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	349/50	-

Free Again

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 74-006

Comment: Recent form is unremarkable; failed to land a blow when sixth of seven here over 6f (claimer) on debut for this handler last week; finished ahead of Conrad Meadows but was behind Louie The First; now eased in the grades (in for $15k); must go on the shortlist based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	987/100	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	471/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	393/5	-
04/11/24	Zia Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	15/2	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	281/5	-
22/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	139/5	-

Lucky Code

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Scott Freeman Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2-16426

Comment: A course winner; beaten 10l in a claimer 51 days ago; now down in class (in for $15k from $25k); others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	459/50	-
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
05/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/2	-
12/02/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	53/2	-
07/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
17/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	25/1	-

San Andres

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Cc Perkinson Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 264523

Comment: Producing fairly consistent form; not a frequent winner; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in a claimer at Crooked River Roundup three weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so up in class; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Crooked River Roundup / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	3/2	-
05/07/25	Grants Pass / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	939/25	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	353/50	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	119/10	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-

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Emerald Downs

01:18

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ARIO looks the one to back. He has been a winner at this track and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick, while Baie Longue and Angier are also shortlisted.

Improbable Bet

Jockey: Blake Nunnally Trainer: Jennifer Nunnally Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 1

Comment: Came out on top at the first time of asking by 2l (6f, here) at 11-1 last month; related to Grade 2 winner Toinette; stepping out of a maiden claimer and this looks tougher so must step up if he is to threaten here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 10	573/50	-

Angier

Jockey: Chel C Bailey Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 54-1

Comment: Represents a powerful trainer; off the mark at the third time of asking over 6f here (maiden special weight) when getting the job done by 1½l on his first start for this trainer last month; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	139/100	-
21/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	163/10	-
05/05/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	32/5	-

Baie Longue

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-3229

Comment: Left backers frustrated when ninth of ten at 9-4 in a claimer at Turfway Park in March; just the one win to his name but he can be competitive at this level; returns from a layoff; definite chance with return to this trip a plus and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	58/25	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	409/100	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	733/100	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	239/100	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	51/25	-
23/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	14/5	-

Summers Choice

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1

Comment: Sprang 14-1 debut surprise over 6f here; likely to go well despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 8	1417/100	-

Ario

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 2674/1

Comment: Successful by 3l in a maiden special weight dropped back in distance two months ago on debut for this handler, getting off the mark at the seventh attempt; has found improvement of late and far from exposed; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	189/100	-
29/12/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	21/5	-
03/12/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	64/5	-
10/11/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	61/5	-
16/10/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	73/10	-
09/09/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	273/5	-

G G Gilley

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Hilario Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 232414

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 4½l) 49 days ago in an allowance race; has won here; useful at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	973/50	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-
03/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/5	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	71/10	-

Gunnin For Gold

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-6262

Comment: Missed out by a head last month in a starter allowance; a winner over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	139/100	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	35/4	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	19/4	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	83/50	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	131/25	-

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Emerald Downs

01:48

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COASTAL JAZZ has '1's in the formstring and is hard to ignore if forgiven a modest most recent effort. Owhatarush and Executive Chef must be respected.

Its Kraken Time

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Anne Wisdom Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-3552

Comment: Decent effort when 18-1 runner-up in an allowance optional claimer 35 days ago; recent effort was creditable so he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1859/100	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	711/100	-
08/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	37/5	-
02/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	117/5	-

F B I Bob

Jockey: Blake Nunnally Trainer: Jennifer Nunnally Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 375357

Comment: Beaten seventh of nine last Sunday in a stakes; just the one victory on his CV; might find this company a little easier but others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	2421/50	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	213/5	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	741/100	-
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/5	-
19/02/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	133/5	-
03/02/25	Turf Paradise / Handicap / F	-	3 / 9	107/10	-

Fifty Cinco

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-2141

Comment: Wins-runs record of 7-18; narrow success in a claimer (dropped back to 6f) a week ago; claiming tag rises to $25k here; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	93/25	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	52/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	231/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	311/100	-
07/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/5	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	97/10	-

Owhatarush

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Anne Wisdom Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-3633

Comment: Creditable effort in third (beaten just over 2l) five weeks ago in a claimer; consistent lately and season-ticket holder here with three wins; could be in the mix as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and lots of promise in his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	186/25	-
02/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1359/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	62/25	-
25/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/2	-
31/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	5/2	-
18/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	68/5	-

Chief Wild Eagle

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1/64723

Comment: Normally pretty consistent; went down by 1l upped to 1m½f last month in a starter allowance; now looks to be past his prime and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	247/25	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	321/20	-
31/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	224/5	-
16/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	154/5	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	243/10	-
29/12/23	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-

Executive Chef

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 112-34

Comment: Knows this place inside out (six course wins); not beaten that far in fourth (7l) five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; should figure as didn't get the rub of the green last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	261/50	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	359/50	-
16/09/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	227/100	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	571/100	-
29/07/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	207/50	-
30/06/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	223/100	-

Coastal Jazz

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 1-17127

Comment: A nine-time course winner and a winner of a stakes in April; out of the frame (beaten 8l in seventh) over 6f here (stakes) 42 days ago; drop back to claiming level so is a very interesting runner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	1313/100	-
01/05/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
19/04/25	SunRay Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
23/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	49/10	-
06/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-

Dirt Road Red

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 41-234

Comment: Was behind Fifty Cinco here two months ago when beaten 7l in fourth in a claimer; eight wins from 22 here; knocking at the door recently; up in class (in for $25k here, $15k tag last time); passed over as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

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	-

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Emerald Downs

02:18

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from WESTPHAL. He can be excused his most recent run and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Nation Of Faith and Gypsy Gun should also be considered.

Mirror Image

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Valentin Garcia Age/Wt: 11/8-13 F: 7-8874

Comment: Split a number of these rivals posting a creditable effort to finish fourth last month in a claimer; has won over C&D; claiming value now drops to $2.5k; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	251/20	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	1584/25	-
04/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	283/10	-
07/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	229/5	-
04/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	509/10	-
13/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	327/5	-

Gypsy Gun

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 737424

Comment: Admirably consistent and three wins over course and distance; respectable fourth in a claimer a week ago; drops to a $2.5k tag from $3.5k; he's an attractive contender if backing up last run and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	711/100	-
14/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	56/5	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	43/25	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/4	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	99/50	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	1213/100	-

Sunny Spot

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Hilario Perez Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 768233

Comment: Ahead of Right To Sue and Summanus when third (beaten just under 4l) in a claimer last month; series of good efforts to his name; now a lower claiming tag ($2.5k from $3.5k) so down in class; jockey booking is a positive; needs to be respected if building on promise shown last time and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	321/20	-
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	339/25	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	6/1	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	477/20	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	856/25	-
28/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	193/10	-

Gianola

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Debbie Van Horne Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 4-41835

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth when close behind Summanus (sloppy track) six weeks ago in a claimer; a winner over this C&D; useful in this grade; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $2.5k); shown he can get his head in front so ought to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	851/50	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1661/100	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	3669/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	539/100	-
21/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	124/5	-
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	27/10	-

Right To Sue

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Candelario Villamar Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 7/08635

Comment: Respectable effort to finish fifth, beaten 5l last month (split Sunny Spot and Summanus) in a claimer; tag drops from $3.5k to $2.5k here; not been able to get his head in front lately so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	151/5	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2103/50	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	2057/100	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	529/10	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	219/10	-
21/11/23	Zia Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	173/10	-

Nation Of Faith

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Alexis Martinez Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 4-46054

Comment: A winner over C&D; split Gypsy Gun (runner-up) and Its Five Somewhere (sixth) last month in a claimer; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	41/5	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	737/50	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	383/10	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	269/10	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	123/10	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/10	-

Its Five Somewhere

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Billy Christian Age/Wt: 9/8-13 F: 734456

Comment: Has won seven races (5½f-1m) but could be at the extent of his ability; not beaten that far in sixth (8l) over 6½f here (claimer) last month; this looks a big ask as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1269/25	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	25/1	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	339/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	163/5	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	254/25	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	296/5	-

Rocket Ribbon

Jockey: Allyssa Morales Trainer: Robert Bean Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 667447

Comment: Not disgraced when seventh in a claimer splitting Sunny Spot, Mirror Image and Summanus 23 days ago; largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Turf Paradise in January; tag drops from $3.5k to $2.5k here; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	99/20	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	319/50	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	293/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	192/25	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	243/10	-
04/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	53/10	-

Westphal

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Hilario Perez Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 132633

Comment: Out of the frame when third over 1m here (claimer) last Saturday; arguably the one to beat as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	104/25	-
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1253/100	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	151/50	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	229/100	-
17/03/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	239/10	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-

Summanus

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 187386

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten 5l) in a claimer last month; last won over C&D two years ago; tag drops from $3.5k to $2.5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1563/50	-
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	214/25	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	493/25	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	139/25	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	171/50	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	151/100	-

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