Sunray Park Race 10 - Race 10 - Maiden Claiming
DYNAMIC SAGA (8) comes off a strong 2nd at Sunray Park over 1308m, beaten 2L after leading throughout, and looks well placed here. DASHING AMERICAN (5) has been consistent, finishing 3rd at this track and trip last start and also placed at Sunland Park two runs back. WARREN'S C J (2) has placed in two of his last three at Turf Paradise, including a last-start 3rd over 1609m. ESKIMO CHARLIE (1) was runner-up at Sunland Park two starts ago and should appreciate this drop in grade. These four shape as the main contenders based on recent efforts.
Jockey: Cerapio Figueroa
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed 2nd two starts back at Sunland Park over 1308m, beaten 7.25L by Roki at $2.88. Last start finished 4th of 5 at the same track and trip, 9.5L from Smoothwhskygoindwn at $8. Drops to maiden claiming company here. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Aldo Arboleda
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed 3rd last start at Turf Paradise over 1609m, finishing 3.8L behind Rowan August. Has finished in the top four in four of his past five runs, showing consistent form at this level. Drops 302m in trip and carries 1kg less today. Can feature with a similar effort.
Jockey: Enrique Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 4th of 8 at Sunray Park over 1308m on 11 Apr, beaten 7.8L by Sgt Muskett. Previous run finished 7th at Sunland Park over 1609m, starting at $3.90. Yet to place from three starts but has been around the mark. Can improve with further experience.
Jockey: Alejandro Medellin
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished 6th of 6 last start at Sunray Park over 1308m, beaten 7.8L behind Onwithit, 18 days ago. Prior run was 6th of 8 at Sunland Park over 1207m, beaten 13L at $21. Drops to maiden claiming grade here. Needs to show improvement but can take benefit from the class drop.
Jockey: Francisco Amparan
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed at his last two starts, most recently 3rd of 8 at Sunray Park over 1308m on 11 Apr, beaten 6.5L behind Sgt Muskett. Also finished 3rd at Sunland Park over 1609m two runs back. Has placed in four of eight career starts but is yet to break through. Consistent for minor money and can feature again.
Jockey: Luis Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes after 220 days, having finished 8th of 8 at Albuquerque Downs over 1207m last start, beaten 28.6L by Risk Capital. Previous run was 9th of 10 over 1106m, beaten 21.5L. Steps up in distance and gets a slight weight increase. Needs to show significant improvement.
Jockey: Oscar Andrade, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 8 at Sunray Park over 1308m on 11 Apr, beaten 19.5L behind Sgt Muskett. Previous two runs were well beaten in maiden company at Sunland Park and Zia Park. Yet to place from three starts. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve with experience.
Jockey: Luis Valenzuela
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 2nd of 5 after leading throughout at Sunray Park over 1308m on 18 Apr, beaten 2L by Karaoke Hero with 56kg. Previous run finished 5th at Sunland Park over 1106m, beaten 5.5L at $7. Has placed at this track and steps back slightly in trip. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Jockey: Erick Medellin
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 108 days and steps up to 1307m. Last start finished 6th of 8 at Sunland Park over 1106m, beaten 6.3L at $26 after leading early. Has yet to place from six starts. Needs to show improvement to feature.