Aqueduct 02 January 2016
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Drum Roll weakened late last time and is a danger if let loose on the lead, while Lord Of Love could benefit if the early pace is really hot. POINT HOPE had Bird Prince over three lengths behind when missing out by a nose over a furlong further last time and this shorter trip might just suit.
Power Crazed was well clear of the rest, including Fake Dreams, when second last time, while Againsome is interesting now dropped markedly in grade. However, JAI ALAI dominated from the off here last time and a similar performance over this slightly shorter trip could reap the same result.
NOBLE CORNERSTONE gets the vote, as he won well from off the pace the last time he raced in this grade and this could be set up for him by the speedsters battling for the lead. That said, Marriedtothemusic was only collared late in a better race when last seen, while Bond Vigilante made all to win a $100k allowance race last time.
IMSLOPOKERODRIGUEZ finished a close fourth in a similar maiden at Laurel Park latest and a repeat performance may well suffice here. Richie's Rich and Evolution can also make the frame.
CUADRANTE has been banging hard on the door in similar claimers of late and has been found a real opening against these rivals. He can get the better of Awesome Bill and Sherifco.
YOU GOT IT produced his best effort to date when finishing third here in November and has clearly improved for a gelding operation. He rates the one they've all got to beat, but keep a close eye on Discreet Mission and Shootout.
STRONG STIPULATION was the runner-up in a $100,000 stakes race when last seen in November, this drop in grade can see him gain compensation. Lucky Lotto and Day Of Fury look to be the pick of the remainder.
FLEXIBILITY will be very hard to beat if repeating either of his last two runs, where he was a close second in Grade 2 events. Bird Of Trey was very impressive last time out and can give the selection the most to think about, while Vorticity is also noted.
COMFORT LEVEL won a marginally stronger race here slightly further last time out, the rest will need to go some to beat him. Beautiful Risk and Porcia are also worthy of consideration.