Fairmount Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
DON'TTAPTHETILL (2) resumes after a 200-day break, having won last start at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1207m. BILDERBERG (6) comes off a 2nd at the same track and trip as today, beaten only narrowly in a small field. W W STAR (5) has strong claims, with a win at this distance and a last-start 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m. TIGERSAURUS REX (4) is consistent, placing 3rd in four of his last five runs, including at this track and distance last start. These four shape as the leading chances based on recent form and proven ability at the trip.
Jockey: Javier Tavares
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start finished 5th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 25 Feb, beaten 6.9L behind Nico's Derby Run at $2.30. Has not placed in four runs this season, with best recent result a 5th at Gulfstream Park two starts back. Drops 202m in trip and draws barrier 1. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve from the inside draw.
Jockey: Alexander Bendezu
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start won by 2.5L at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1207m on 11 Oct, leading throughout at $1.80. Runner-up that day was Playground Warrior. Has not raced for 200 days and drops 101m in trip. Can feature with a repeat of last prep form.
Jockey: Julio Felix
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start finished 8th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 6 Feb, beaten 7L with 56kg at $3. Won three runs back at the same track and trip, defeating Frosty Beer by a nose at $4.50. Drops 202m in distance and resumes after an 82-day break. Can feature with a return to best form.
Jockey: Angel Stanley
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed in four of his last five, including a last start 3rd of 4 at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1106m, beaten 6.8L behind Warrior Of Gold. Consistent placegetter with nine thirds from 23 starts, but yet to win at this distance after 11 attempts. Steps up in class here but holds solid recent form. Can feature with another honest effort.
Jockey: Ademar Santos
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed 3rd last start at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m, beaten 8.8L at $4.20. Won his only previous run at this track and distance. Drops 302m in trip and gets a slight weight relief. Can feature with a return to his best form at this distance.
Jockey: Victor Lara
Weight: 53kgs
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Last start 2nd of 4 after leading at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 1106m on 21 Apr, carrying 49.8kg. Won at Prairie Meadows three runs back over 1207m. Has placed in both runs at this trip and track. Can feature with a repeat of latest effort.
Jockey: Travis Wales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 229 days. Won on debut at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 905m by 5.25L at $5, then finished 7th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 1207m, beaten 16.9L at $34. Drops 2kg and back in trip here. Can improve fresh.
Jockey: Johanis Aranguren
Weight: 53kgs
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First-up after 132 days and drops 503m in trip. Last start finished 9th of 10 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 18 Dec, beaten 7.1L at $51. Placed in three of his last five, including consecutive seconds at Hawthorne in October and September. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Jockey: Emmanuel Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed twice from his last five starts, including a close 2nd at Turfway Park over 1207m three runs back behind Bucyk. Last start finished 4th of 5 at Turfway Park over 1308m, beaten 13.8L at $4.50. Drops back in trip and has been consistent at this level. Can feature with the right run.