Aqueduct 02 January 2011
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Jello Shot steps out of maiden company and more is needed in this stronger race. Doast has his well-being to prove having pulled up on the turn on his latest start but would have major claims on his earlier form. DIGGER KARAKORUM looks the safest option, however, and a reproduction of his latest course second would probably be enough to take this.
Only a smattering of form to go on here but of those with previous racecourse experience, CROSSBOW makes most appeal. Kiaran McLaughlin's colt showed up well on his debut over C&D when taking third and the speed figure he produced in that contest surpasses anything shown by these rivals. Magnificent Moon was bumped at the start on his debut and should improve for that initial experience. Harlan's Hero is worth a market check on his racecourse debut.
Status Pending enjoyed the run of the race when winning over further here last month but he may become embroiled in a battle for the lead with trailblazer Aba Dabbler and SWEET SUSAN looks the one that can capitalise and pick off the leaders close home. The selection showed she has the speed for this trip when successful at Laurel and can fend off the likely challenge of Monmouth scorer Breathoffreshheir, who rates the biggest danger.
MANCHILD is holding his form well, advertised his well-being with a recent course second over a route and looks the one to beat now eased in grade. Marina Market went down gamely over C&D last time and should give another good account of himself. End of the Gulch is also considered now stepped back up to his optimum trip after a spate of runs over 6f.
Isn't She Grand makes her first start since October but would have leading claims if race sharp. With that not guaranteed, AMPLY REWARDED looks the safest alternative. Dominic Galluscio's filly found her level when eased into this grade last month and she should continue to be a force at this level. La Belle Gabrielle and Flying Sappho are others to consider but the unexposed Outta My Mind looks the one for the forecast.
KEYALY showed improvement between runs when third over 5.5f here last time and this extra yardage enhances his chances of going one better on his third career start. Galaxy Rush has been well held in two outings to date and will appreciate this drop in grade, but he failed to see out this trip last time and he remains best watched for the time being. Keep In Touch makes most appeal of the newcomers but is entitled to come on for the run.
The lightly raced duo of Blue Destiny and Thunderin Your Ear are both eased in grade and open to plenty more improvement so must form part of any shortlist. LADY OF THE FOREST had three of these rivals behind in recent outings though and has been a pillar of consistency. She goes well over C&D, whilst a good showing from Amply Rewarded (who she chased home here recently) earlier on the card (race 5) would further strengthen her claims.
Irish Lady benefitted from the drop back to this trip when last seen in October and has claims if wound up to go on her first start since but SUNNYBROOK and Mississippi Too look the pair to focus on. The selection had the beating of the last named over this trip at Belmont in September and has held her form together well since, posting a career best speed figure here last month. Another runner-up spot for Mississippi Too beckons.
MR. HADIF would be very tough to beat if able to reproduce the form he showed when winning over C&D last month on his track debut. Saga City's fitness is taken on trust on what is her first start since June but she is open to more improvement now stepping outside of maiden company for the first time. The last comment also applies to last time out scorer Z Bug, who looks the main danger to the selection. Gerard Loves Beer is also more than capable of making his presence felt in this grade.
