Race 4: Filly Joel (#3)

• Projects to sit a good stalking trip in a race that does not feature an abundance of early speed.
• The 102 TimeformUS Speed Figure that she earned in her maiden victory is the highest in the field.
• Rudy Rodriguez’s runners have been performing very well in recent weeks.

7-2 on ML

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Race 6: Pacific Wind (#8)

• Should get an honest pace to close into with speeds Sower and Come Dancing likely to hook up on the lead.
• Will appreciate the turnback to a one-turn mile after going distances that are too far for her in her last two starts.
• Irad Ortiz lands here despite having options on two other runners in this field.

6-1 on ML

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Race 8: Network Effect (#5)

• Has already proven his class against top company, whereas his main rival Maximus Mischief still has that question to answer.
• Finishes like a horse that should have no trouble handling added distance.
• The Pace Projector is predicting that he will get a fast pace to close into.

7-5 on ML

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Race 9: Mendelssohn (#1)

• Should appreciate the slight turnback to a mile after going 10 furlongs
• Earned superior TimeformUS Speed Figures after setting very fast paces in his last two starts.
• Does his best work when he can set the pace, and the Pace Projector is predicting that he’s quick enough to get in front early.

2-1 on ML