Emerald Downs

00:18

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from RAIL TOWN. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and ran with credit last time, while Ride For Gold and Acero are among the dangers.

Tempting Prospect

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 644174

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just over 4l over 6½f here (claimer) four weeks ago; up in class (in for $5k here, $2.5k tag last time); a few rivals look in good form so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	52/25	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	739/100	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	67/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	6/1	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	14/1	-

Rail Town

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 004422

Comment: Runner-up here when 13-8 a week ago in a claimer; a major contender if backing up last run and the longer distance is likely to help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/50	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	563/50	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	191/50	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	11/2	-
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	28/1	-

Acero

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Simon Hobson Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: -6685

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 8l in fifth) over 1m½f here (claimer) on his debut for new trainer last month; subpar record of 1-16; claiming tag drops to $5k (from $8k); one to note as shown promise on occasion and he didn't get much luck in running last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	113/25	-
10/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	282/5	-
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	22/5	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/5	-
03/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	31/10	-
07/07/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	8/1	-

El Diamante Negro

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 1-54635

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 13l into fifth) last month in a claimer; in the mix if finding his best form and he reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	471/50	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	111/10	-
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/2	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	143/10	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	222/5	-
06/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	42/5	-

Ride For Gold

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 41

Comment: Gained a first success at the second time of asking here over 6½f (maiden claimer) when winning by just under 2l last month, form boosted by Red Memorys winning since; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	54/25	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 5	353/50	-

Red Memorys

Jockey: Pablo Castillo Trainer: Rigoberto Velasquez Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 44-471

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; gained a 2½l success when off the mark 20 days ago in a maiden claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $4k); Move up from maiden claiming company could prove tougher so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1167/100	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	923/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	913/50	-
08/09/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	249/50	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/5	-
17/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	2549/100	-

Sir Lucas

Jockey: Chel C Bailey Trainer: Neil Koch Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 578653

Comment: Finished just behind Rail Town when third in a claimer upped to this trip last month; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	4247/100	-
02/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	243/100	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	521/100	-
25/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	471/5	-
13/04/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	571/10	-
30/03/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	59/5	-

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Emerald Downs

00:48

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SIR GREYSON has an obvious shout. He likes to stalk the early speed and has rewarded supporters in the past, while Rollin Dice and Gunnin For Gold are also respected.

Om Fire

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Liz Kowalski Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 62512

Comment: Was on the premises (finished second of seven) over 6f here (claimer) last month; a course winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1449/100	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	6/1	-
25/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	47/10	-
04/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	19/5	-

Gunnin For Gold

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 15-626

Comment: Disappointing to see him finish sixth last month given market expectations in an allowance race; a winner over this C&D; he can be competitive at this level; is not ruled out as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
27/07/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	601/100	-

Sir Greyson

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Isauro Guillen Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 111-66

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 9-19); fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing sixth of eight over 6f here (claimer) a week ago; a big player as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1089/100	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	247/100	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
02/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
20/10/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
29/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-

Roy Hobbs

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Jorge Maravilla Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: /151

Comment: Not had much racing; managed three wins in his last six outings; scored by a slim margin in a claimer last month; others are preferred despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	123/20	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	259/100	-
15/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
06/08/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	107/10	-
18/06/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	49/5	-
28/05/23	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-

Rollin Dice

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Howard Gibson Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 85-101

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-11; scored by 4l last month on debut for this handler in a claimer; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	68/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	401/25	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	201/50	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/2	-
10/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	27/1	-
19/10/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	41/5	-

Fort Necessity

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 556

Comment: Unable to land a blow when sixth of eight in a claimer on first run for this trainer behind Horse Doctor, in May; a few rivals look in good form so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/5	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	98/5	-
20/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	89/10	-
28/01/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	52/5	-
13/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/2	-
26/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	183/10	-

Horse Doctor

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Sergio Perez Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 466224

Comment: Has managed 11 wins from 41 career runs; respectable effort in a starter allowance four weeks ago; not been able to get his head in front lately so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	129/50	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	153/100	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	553/100	-
17/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	92/5	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	11/10	-
27/02/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	17/5	-

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Emerald Downs

01:18

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ZEN ZONE is strongly fancied to prevail. Lucky's Loaded and Improbable Bet must be on the shortlist.

Don't Doubt Declan

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita Trainer: Candice Cryderman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-5368

Comment: Failed to land a blow when eighth of nine at Parx over 1m (maiden claimer) four months ago; five-race maiden though does have a third place to his name; returns from a layoff; tag has been dropped to $8k; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	371/10	-
04/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	62/5	-
03/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	67/5	-
01/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	16/1	-
10/12/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/5	-

Tough As An Ox

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: Blaine Wright debutants have a strong record at Emerald Downs; in with a shout as has recorded some interesting trackwork.

Datt Man

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Jamey Thomas Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 575

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here in a maiden claimer behind two of these two weeks ago; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and ought to be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	106/25	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	794/25	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	331/50	-

Dominate

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Michael Bullene Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 22356

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way on his debut for new trainer last month (bumped at the start) upped to 1m in a maiden claimer; five-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	191/25	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	39/50	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	49/25	-
19/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	41/25	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	72/25	-

Zen Zone

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 32-

Comment: Finished runner-up when beaten 4l over 5½f at Pleasanton (maiden special weight) in December; returns from a break today; strong contender as he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	27/2	-
06/10/24	Fresno / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	67/10	-

Empire Warrior

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 338562

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; good effort when close up in a maiden claimer 16 days ago (had two of these rivals behind); if he is able to build on his most recent effort then has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	18/5	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	124/25	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	1253/50	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	116/5	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
17/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	12/5	-

Lucky's Loaded

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 33

Comment: Split Empire Warrior (second) and Datt Man (fifth) in a maiden claimer when beaten 1½l 16 days ago; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 11	1283/100	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 7	1111/100	-

Towhee

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Jacqui Navarre Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 67535-

Comment: Last of five at Los Alamitos over 4½f (maiden (mixed)) in December; has shown some recent improvement; returns from a layoff; first run in a claimer; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/12/24	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	137/10	-
09/12/24	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
03/11/24	Los Alamitos / Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	27/10	-
06/10/24	Fresno / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	133/10	-
13/01/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	53/5	-

Improbable Bet

Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Melissa Ledford Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner Toinette; has looked strong during trackwork and should be thereabouts.

Tiz Dynamic

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Doug Mcphee Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 0

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Mach One Rules; claiming value now drops to $10k; will need to progress to get off the mark.

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

Thatwouldbewrong

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 5726

Comment: Not yet off the mark in four attempts although has finished second; not beaten that far in sixth (8l) last month when having two of these behind in a maiden claimer; tag drops from $25k to $10k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	422/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	271/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	151/20	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	109/10	-

Quick Question

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 9

Comment: Completely tailed off on his debut at Santa Anita over 6½f at 20-1 last month; could improve although needs to as in this instance the class drop is a red flag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	41/2	-

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