Emerald Downs

00:40 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHEERING FOR LAYLA is top of the list. She has been a winner at this track and is in rude health. Sorority Party and Big Catty also warrant respect.

1st	3. Nation's Belle Fav	6/4
2nd	1. Vhagar 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	5. Happy Is	33/1

Favourite

6/4

Nation's Belle

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Kay Cooper Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 47-668

6/4

Comment: Shown only moderate recent form; unable to land a blow when eighth of nine over 6f here (claimer) three weeks ago; should be in the mix based on the pick of her form and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1589/50	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	1349/100	-
15/09/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	1881/100	-
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	259/20	-
04/08/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	781/100	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Vhagar

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Robert Bean Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 493324

11/4

Comment: Not far behind Big Catty when fourth two weeks ago in a claimer; deeper waters here (in for $8k here, $5k tag last time); probably unlikely to trouble the principals as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	19/10	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	137/100	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	947/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1309/100	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	707/10	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	213/5	-

Pop Chart

Jockey: Javier Matias Trainer: Elodio Madrigal Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-24755

9/2

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing fifth of eight two weeks ago in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $8k; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3211/100	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	128/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	99/20	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	813/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	304/25	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	453/50	-

Big Catty

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Hilario Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-0633

13/2

Comment: Consistent lately; bumped at the start in a claimer two weeks ago when involved in the finish upped to 1m; claiming tag now upped to $8k; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	1073/100	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	123/10	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1223/100	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	37/1	-
15/04/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	13/1	-
05/11/23	Golden Gate Fields / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	27/10	-

Grazed N' Confused

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 5-73821

7/1

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer 14 days ago; looking for a third career win; up in class (in for $8k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	36/5	-
07/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
30/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	56/5	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	201/50	-

Cheering For Layla

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Simon Hobson Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 623211

14/1

Comment: Surprise 16-1 winner in a claimer three weeks ago; out to complete a hat-trick and stepped up on her last two starts; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1599/100	-
09/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	391/100	-
11/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	47/10	-
19/04/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	151/10	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
31/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	267/5	-

Happy Is

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Marcelino Trujillo Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 38346-

33/1

Comment: Finished last of six at Fresno in October in a claimer; wins infrequently and may have reached limits of her ability; has had some time off; claiming value now rises to $8k; her best looks to be behind her and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	42/5	-
25/08/24	Ferndale / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	1/2	-
03/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	43/10	-
25/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	145/2	-
20/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	14/5	-
31/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	10/1	-

Sorority Party

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 124022

Comment: Went down by just over 2l when runner-up in a claimer two weeks ago; string of consistent efforts of late; claiming value now rises to $8k; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	269/50	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	741/100	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	1639/50	-
17/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-
19/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	34/5	-
05/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	67/10	-

Emerald Downs

01:11 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SI THAT TIGER has an obvious shout. He arrives with possibly the best recent form (won at Emerald Downs last month) and has won over this C&D.

1st	9. Si That Tiger Fav	1/2
2nd	5. Candy Caballo 2nd Fav	13/2
3rd	3. He's Not Talking	7/1

Favourite

1/2

Si That Tiger

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 114-11

1/2

Comment: Four from six in his career so far and seeking a hat-trick today; scored by a slim margin in a stakes beating three of these five weeks ago; big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	7/50	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/4	-
16/09/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	73/100	-
05/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	36/25	-
13/07/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	159/100	-
09/06/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	239/100	-

2nd Favourite

13/2

Candy Caballo

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Tom Wenzel Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 13-743

13/2

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just over 2l over 6f here (stakes) last month, a race won by the reopposing Si That Tiger; the Tom Wenzel outfit is running hot currently; shown he can win fairly recently and likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	459/50	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	87/25	-
17/01/25	Sunland Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	52/5	-
27/12/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	43/10	-
10/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
16/09/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	159/50	-

He's Not Talking

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Doug Mcphee Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 1-2255

7/1

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start when behind the reopposing Adios Jojo back down to 6f two weeks ago on debut for new trainer in an allowance optional claimer; should go well if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	24/25	-
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	162/25	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/20	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	691/100	-
26/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	91/25	-
11/08/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	226/25	-

Goin' South

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4-1123

8/1

Comment: Consistent lately and he was in the money in a stakes last month; solid effort over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) two weeks ago, a race won by the reopposing Adios Jojo; poses a threat despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	193/100	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	1121/50	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	44/25	-
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/25	-
17/11/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
27/10/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	7/5	-

Adios Jojo

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Howard Gibson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-3131

8/1

Comment: He accounted for three of these rivals in an allowance optional claimer 15 days ago, getting the job done by 3½l; has chalked up two wins from his last three; passed over with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	823/100	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	1311/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	179/50	-
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	99/20	-
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	799/100	-

Big Bowie

Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 36-632

25/1

Comment: Finished second when beaten 3½l two weeks ago behind Adios Jojo in an allowance optional claimer; running consistently; definitely of interest if building on promise shown last time and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2643/100	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	38/5	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1043/50	-
16/09/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	1099/100	-
26/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
05/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	179/50	-

F B I Bob

Jockey: Blake Nunnally Trainer: Jennifer Nunnally Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 8-37535

40/1

Comment: Behind Si That Tiger when fifth five weeks ago in a stakes; generally struggled with a record of 1-14 and has not been firing consistently; this line-up contains some strong opposition so can't go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
27/12/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	419/10	-

Kiss The Tiger

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Sam Dronen Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 21-455

40/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in a claimer two weeks ago; this demands more than last time so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	44/5	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	222/25	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1047/100	-
13/10/24	Grants Pass / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	5/2	-
07/10/24	Grants Pass / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	497/50	-

My Vino

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 54-613

40/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; finished third beaten 5l at Turf Paradise over 1m½f (stakes) in March; has had some time off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	47/2	-
05/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	8/5	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	17/1	-
04/12/24	Zia Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
19/11/24	Zia Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	13/5	-
13/10/24	Albuquerque / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	59/10	-

Emerald Downs

01:42 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: FAST CHAZ is a strong pick. He is a two-time winner at this track and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick, while Royal Halo, Candy's Wildcat and Square Cat are also of interest.

1st	8. Royal Halo Fav	5/4
2nd	3. Code Charlie 2nd Fav	10/3
3rd	4. Candy's Wildcat	8/1

Favourite

5/4

Royal Halo

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Mary Pirone Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 221414

5/4

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; he can be competitive at this level; solid effort in a starter allowance two weeks ago upped to 1m; return to this trip is a plus; has prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	206/25	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	561/100	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	283/20	-
17/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-
28/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-
05/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	14/5	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Code Charlie

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Jaymie Cruz Age/Wt: 8/8-13 F: 4-6414

10/3

Comment: Three-time C&D winner; not disgraced in fourth in a claimer four weeks ago, ahead of next-time-out winner Candy's Wildcat; easy enough to take on as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	79/10	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
17/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/10	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/10	-
24/11/24	Los Alamitos / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	73/10	-
03/11/24	Los Alamitos / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-

Square Cat

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 433182

10/3

Comment: Beaten only narrowly in a claimer last week; has won over C&D; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	93/100	-
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	47/25	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/50	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	327/100	-
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	791/100	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	31/10	-

Fast Chaz

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 817911

15/2

Comment: Has managed four wins from 19 career runs and bids for hat-trick; got home in front by 1l over 6½f here (claimer) 14 days ago; difficult to oppose as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	303/100	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	179/100	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	86/25	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	52/5	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
15/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	33/5	-

Candy's Wildcat

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 213371

8/1

Comment: On target twice in his last five outings; recorded second C&D win two weeks ago; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/4	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	149/10	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	503/100	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	881/100	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	989/100	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-

Stretch Run

Jockey: Pablo Castillo Trainer: Jorge Maravilla Age/Wt: 9/8-5 F: 1621-4

14/1

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 9-22); not beaten too far (3l) when behind the reopposing Mojave two months ago in a claimer; meeting some horses in good form and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	639/100	-
29/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/2	-
25/08/24	Ferndale / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
05/08/24	Santa Rosa / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	91/5	-
14/06/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
03/06/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/10	-

El Berrinches

Jockey: Allyssa Morales Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 6-23517

Comment: Finished just behind Square Cat when seventh seven days ago in a claimer; a winner over C&D; this looks a decent race so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	2049/100	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	893/100	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	273/50	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	333/100	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	419/100	-
17/02/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	79/10	-

Lucca's Legacy

Jockey: Taylor Smith Trainer: Loegan Harshman Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 3-44U3

Comment: Finished third two weeks ago albeit only beaten just over 4l at Crooked River Roundup in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Crooked River Roundup / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	23/10	-
10/07/25	Crooked River Roundup / Allowance / F	-	U / 5	54/5	-
28/06/25	Grants Pass / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-
08/06/25	Eastern Oregon Livestock Show / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	63/10	-
14/10/24	Grants Pass / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	8/5	-
01/10/24	Grants Pass / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	41/10	-

Mojave

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Jaymie Cruz Age/Wt: 9/8-13 F: 2-1516

Comment: Boasts a creditable five from 36 record at this track; respectable effort (beaten just over 5l) in a claimer four weeks ago; must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	103/10	-
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	87/50	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2/1	-
30/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
26/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	6/5	-
26/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-

Emerald Downs

02:13 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DON'T HIT ME BASH has an obvious shout. He has every chance with winning C&D form and can reverse last time's placings with A View From Above.

1st	2. Fifty Cinco 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	3. Ballyvaughan Gig Fav	9/4
3rd	5. Hot Chicks Only	20/1

Don't Hit Me Bash

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 2-25117

6/4

Comment: Finished just behind A View From Above when seventh last month in a claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table; this is his level; tag drops from $25k to $15k here; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	1043/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	27/25	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
17/02/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	23/10	-
26/01/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
15/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-

Favourite

9/4

Ballyvaughan Gig

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2/42-31

9/4

Comment: Scored by 4l over 6½f here (claimer) 30 days ago; managed three wins in his last seven outings; lightly raced; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	139/100	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	261/100	-
11/08/24	Santa Rosa / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	4/1	-
22/07/24	Sacramento / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	13/5	-
01/10/23	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
28/08/23	Golden Gate Fields / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	117/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Fifty Cinco

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Ruby Thomas Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 51-214

10/3

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last seven; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; respectable fourth in a claimer on his debut for this trainer last month; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $15k); his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so looks interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
04/10/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	73/5	-

Fantastic Day

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 4138-6

9/1

Comment: Quality operator in his prime and has an excellent record over course and distance (five wins from 11 runs); creditable effort (went off 12-1) to finish sixth in a claimer 30 days ago on debut for this trainer; now eased in the grades (in for $15k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	607/50	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	87/10	-
03/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	44/5	-
14/10/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	32/5	-
16/09/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	751/50	-
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	519/100	-

A View From Above

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Kay Cooper Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 66-157

14/1

Comment: Last of seven in a claimer when not far behind Fantastic Day last month; likes this combination of C&D; class dropper as runs for a $15k tag here; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	218/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	1258/25	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	219/50	-
08/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	733/50	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	118/25	-
14/07/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	801/100	-

Hot Chicks Only

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Jamey Thomas Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 62-423

20/1

Comment: Has been consistent of late; a close third in an allowance optional claimer at Turf Paradise four months ago; returns from a layoff; competitive shout as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/1	-
13/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	46/5	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	52/5	-
10/11/24	Pleasanton / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	121/10	-
06/10/24	Fresno / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	7/1	-

My Dominator

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 21413-

20/1

Comment: Has achieved 11 wins from 44 career runs and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; third at Fresno but only beaten 1½l when behind the reopposing Fantastic Day in October in a claimer; back from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/10/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/10	-
04/10/24	Fresno / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
14/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	63/10	-
02/09/24	Ferndale / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
05/08/24	Santa Rosa / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
22/07/24	Sacramento / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-

Too Tall To Call

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Hector Magallanes Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 7-31252

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; has won over C&D; good effort when beaten into second by a head in a claimer (Crooked River Roundup) 16 days ago; deeper waters here (in for $15k here, $5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Crooked River Roundup / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	21/10	-
05/07/25	Grants Pass / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	4/1	-
09/06/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-
05/05/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
20/04/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
07/04/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-

Emerald Downs

02:42 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CRYSTALIZED SECRET has potential for improvement and has won once at this venue previously. Roses R Blue and Bango's Heat are among the dangers.

1st	3. Libby's Gambit	12/1
2nd	8. Roses R Blue Fav	9/4
3rd	5. Jazzy Love	10/1

Favourite

9/4

Roses R Blue

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 535754

9/4

Comment: Smart performer at one stage; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when not beaten too far last week on debut for this trainer; in for a $2.5k tag so down in class ($3.5k last time); encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	101/20	-
27/06/25	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	154/5	-
30/05/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	202/5	-
09/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	99/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	10/1	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

La Popis

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 153622

7/2

Comment: Had a bunch of these behind her when runner-up here last week in a claimer; has scored over C&D; string of consistent efforts of late; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $2.5k); has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	278/25	-
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	15/4	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	116/5	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	919/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	364/25	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	121/25	-

Crystalized Secret

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 4-31541

5/1

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a claimer last month; has chalked up two wins from her last four; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	97/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	117/50	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	243/100	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
25/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	54/5	-
07/10/24	Grants Pass / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	47/10	-

Acclaimed Preacher

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Marcelino Trujillo Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3-71556

11/2

Comment: Behind several of these last Friday when beaten 7l in sixth in a claimer; has winning form at this track; now down in class (in for $2.5k from $3.5k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	301/5	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	913/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1913/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/20	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	9/1	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	168/5	-

Bango's Heat

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 223381

6/1

Comment: Won by just over 2l in a claimer 14 days ago; drops to a $2.5k tag; can figure as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	153/50	-
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	69/10	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	89/20	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	87/20	-
17/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/10	-

Jazzy Love

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Michael Bullene Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 372335

10/1

Comment: Has won over C&D; beaten 4½l just behind Hey Barmaid and Princess Payton in second and third last Saturday on her debut for this trainer in a claimer; been struggling to get her head in front recently so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	143/50	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	28/25	-
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	116/25	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	99/50	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	837/100	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-

Libby's Gambit

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 585525

12/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten just over 3l over 6½f here (claimer) when separating a number of reopposing rivals last week; can boast winning form over this C&D; claiming tag drops from $3.5k; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	243/10	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1123/100	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	172/25	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	1351/100	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	253/100	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	113/10	-

Princess Payton

Jockey: Jose Rodriguez Trainer: Sergio Perez Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 1-8313

20/1

Comment: Successful twice in her last five starts; has scored over C&D; split Hey Barmaid (second) and Jazzy Love (fifth) last week in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	329/100	-
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	121/50	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	421/50	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	511/50	-
09/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	167/100	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	417/100	-

Hey Barmaid

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 468552

Comment: Finished in front of Princess Payton and Jazzy Love in a claimer when involved in the finish eight days ago; this C&D holds no fears; string of consistent efforts of late; tag unchanged at $2.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	213/50	-
29/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/4	-
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2291/100	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	506/25	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	103/5	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	42/5	-