1. TARINI is the lone winner in this bunch and he won when rider was not very enterprising till the horse warmed up, she is half sister to good type KOHINOOR WISH and is likely to win again under the strong rider. WEAR THE HAT is from a good sire but has yet to come to hand, is working easy. ISLAND PEARL can be measured up against TARINI, was in the lead in group when overtaken. ROARING THUNDER from an ordinary sire and equally average trainer should be the one to fight out provided she runs a forward race like last time.
TARINI(1)-WIN
ISLAND PEARL(5)/ROARING THUNDER(6)-PLACE.
2. REVERBRATING has been denied clear runs both times this season, was a notable 2nd to EXEMPLAR in winters. SEA DOVE was manipulated in earlier runs and had been brought down well, tried to steal the race at good odds but was shy at the post, , has a slightly better rider. Stable mate GRANADA has been very nicely prepared after relocation in Inayatulla's stable, has come down in scales and if you study race 260 in winters he is a much better one, however trainer may wait with this one for now. WILD WILD WEST can upset in this weak field and has looked much improved in gates. Oldie TIC TAC TOE has a try rider and is working nicely.
SEA DOVE (9)-WIN
REVERBRATING(2)/ GRANADA(12) -PLACE.
3. SOUTHERN FANTASY had destroyed the field at good odds in summers last year, is at the correct mark to try and win again as the field is highly suspect and last run was easy. IN THE SUNRISE has started racing late and has the best rider on top after a couple of impressive works, may be favored based on last place under a work jockey. PULL THE PLUG ran a suggestive race and should like the extra furlong. SAFFRON INTENSE has fine form and is working encouragingly. TREE LOUNGE is still appearing a bit backwards.
SOUTHERN FANTASY(1)-WIN
IN THE SUNRISE(3)/ PULL THE PLUG(4)-PLACE.
4. OMBER GLAZE maintains form but has top weight. CHERIE AMOUR had finished on in last run, is due for a win. HONOUR was given a peculiar suspect ride last time, had run promisingly in earlier runs, now runs under the previous trainer's brother and has a proper no nonsense rider. FANTASY QUEEN has a good fighting handicap and a rider switch, watch, may win.
HONOUR (6)-WIN
FANTASY QUEEN (9)/ CHERIE AMOUR (5)-PLACE.
5. Champion horse BE SAFE returns to home turf and has been painstakingly prepared for the race, impressed with an effortless cruise in the mock. A very good horse ALAINDIAR may have aged but is in roaring form in tracks, looks to have an out side chance here. CAMERON is on the up, will like the extra distance today. BOOKER JONES ran a very impressive 2nd to the current champion DESERT GOD and has to be respected for that. HEAVEN IS HERE runs with hope at low weights, has the good rider but the winner of a single race has much to cover against the imposing field.
BE SAFE(1)-WIN
ALAINDAIR(2)/ BOOKER JONES(5)-PLACE
6. SUPER SUCCESS who fought out and lost close home in last outing has to concede weight to many tryers now. BONFIRE was a good 2nd in the same race and rider repeats. ALEXANDRITE has a rider switch after a useful run, conditions will suit the filly. QUAKER RIDGE looks an improved horse this season, last win was impressive. SPIRIT AND TRUTH veered out a bit under pressure as a favorite, has worked impressively.
ALEXANDRITE(3)-WIN
QUAKER RIDGE(5)/SPIRIT AND TRUTH(12)-PLACE.
7. A tough race as many well bred compete over a mile hence previous running may not be the exact pointers. LOCHINVAR is a failed favorite from outside who is showing out well in tracks, the full brother to SEA LORD has a tough job here. MAGISTERO was handled tenderly yet dragged the rider to finish on board in the straight, has been prepared since that run and the half brother to MUROI has to be watched now. PALLAS has run well both times, needs a run now. ADULATION is half brother to celebrated XISCA is looking improved in tracks, was hassled to lead last time, may be waited with today. HALL OF FAMER is catching the eye every time she works, has a trainer who knows his job. STAR NIJINSKY has to be favored for the last fighting finish against ATTORNEY GENERAL who won again, the half sister to REAL EXCELLENCE has staying bloodlines, change of trainer puts some doubts.SWEET TEMPTATION is half sister to CLINTON and has been given a run, will improve.
STAR NIJINSKY(9)-WIN
MAGISTERO(5)/HALL OF FAMER(8)-PLACE.
8. SECRET PRAYER has fine form but weights are against. ONLY PRINCESS had warmed up much late last time, has a rider to force now. EVERY BREAKING WAVE has been given a run, distance is ideal. BABUSHKA has been favorably dealt with by the handicapper for last good run against better ones, should utilize the largesse and score.OPEN PAGE should deliver in own age group , has been waited with for long.
BABUSHKA(7)-WIN
ONLY PRINCESS(2)/EVERY BREAKING WAVE (4)-PLACE
DAYS BEST===BABUSHKA