Fairmount Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
EXCELLENT EMPIRE (3) comes off a last-start win at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1006m, scoring narrowly in a field of six. PONTUS (7) is also a key chance, having won his last two starts including a 5.8L victory over 1674m at the same venue. SARAH'S BOY BLUE (1) has two wins from his last five, including a strong 11.8L win over 1207m, but was unplaced last time out. MR. CHIVAS (4) resumes after a 2nd at Mountaineer Park over 1207m, beaten 1L. These four shape as the main contenders based on recent winning form and strong placings.
Jockey: Alexander Bendezu
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 7 at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1006m, beaten 9.3L behind Sonnyisnotsofunny. Ran 3rd over this trip two starts back, just 1L from Sand Mountain at $10. Has won twice from seven runs at this track. Can feature with a return to best form.
Jockey: Emmanuel Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 225 days, having won last start at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1207m by 0.3L at $6.50. Has a strong record at this track with 4 wins and 4 placings from 16 runs. Unbeaten at this track and distance combination. Can feature fresh if ready.
Jockey: Victor Lara
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start won narrowly at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1006m, settling handy and scoring by 0.1L. Has a solid record at this track and distance, including a win at Prairie Meadows over 1106m last September. Steps up 100m in trip and rises 4.2kg in weight. In with a chance if holding form.
Jockey: Travis Wales
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 157 days. Last start 2nd of 8 at Mountaineer Park over 1207m on 23 Nov, beaten 1L by Smart Joker at $3.90. Won two runs prior at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1207m. Has a solid record at this track and distance. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Jockey: Harold Ortega
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed 2nd last start at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1006m, beaten 4.8L by Sonnyisnotsofunny. Also finished 2nd two runs back at Sunland Park over 1207m, 3L behind Lovesunfair at $16. Steps up to 1106m here and has yet to win from six attempts at the trip. Consistent recent placings suggest he can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Angel Stanley
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 3rd of 8 after leading at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1006m on 18 Apr, beaten 1.3L behind Scotch No Rocks. Steps up 100m in trip and drops 1kg from that run. Has placed once from eleven attempts at this distance. Can feature with a repeat of latest effort.
Jockey: Ademar Santos
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 183 days, Pontus comes off back-to-back wins at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing, most recently scoring by 5.8L over 1674m on 28 Oct at $3 after leading throughout. Drops sharply in trip to 1106m, where he has placed once from two attempts. Has a strong track record with four wins and three seconds from 15 runs here. Can feature if forward enough fresh.