Lone Star 22 June 2023
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Successful at 6f and 1m. Finished 12l behind Number One Dude when fourth of 6 at 30-1 on his latest outing at Will Rogers Downs over 1m last month. Considerably eased in class.
Successful at 6f and 1m. Finished 12l behind Number One Dude when fourth of 6 at 30-1 on his latest outing at Will Rogers Downs over 1m last month. Considerably eased in class.
Successful twice at 1m. Finished 4l behind Mor Lana Spirit when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Bounce back required.
Successful twice at 1m. Finished 4l behind Mor Lana Spirit when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Bounce back required.
Successful twice at 1m. Finished 12l behind Rum 'n Tonic when fifth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in April. Improvement not ruled out.
Successful twice at 1m. Finished 12l behind Rum 'n Tonic when fifth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in April. Improvement not ruled out.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f. Well beaten at 30-1 behind Hern when last of 9 on his latest outing at Sam Houston Race Park over 1m in March. Should be sharper for that run.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f. Well beaten at 30-1 behind Hern when last of 9 on his latest outing at Sam Houston Race Park over 1m in March. Should be sharper for that run.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m. A winner at 12-1 at Lone Star Park over 7f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Hamazing Wisdom by 2 1/4l. Not out of it.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m. A winner at 12-1 at Lone Star Park over 7f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Hamazing Wisdom by 2 1/4l. Not out of it.
Successful at 7f and 1m. Finished 7l behind U. S. Army when sixth of 7 at 19-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f last month. A place is the best he can hope for.
Successful at 7f and 1m. Finished 7l behind U. S. Army when sixth of 7 at 19-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f last month. A place is the best he can hope for.
Successful at 7f and 1m. Beaten 1l by Monarch's Mischief when second of 8 at 7-10fav on his latest outing at Louisiana Downs over 7f last month. Merits consideration.
Successful at 7f and 1m. Beaten 1l by Monarch's Mischief when second of 8 at 7-10fav on his latest outing at Louisiana Downs over 7f last month. Merits consideration.
This represents a drop in grade for I'M CRENSHAW and the gelded son of American Freedom is fancied to get the better of Happy Boy Rocket and Whitaker.
Winner of six races from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Atras at 6-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) earlier this month. Vulnerable.
Winner of six races from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Atras at 6-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) earlier this month. Vulnerable.
Has won 14 races from 7f to 1m 6f on firm and good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Englander when second of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m 1f (good) last month. Enters calculations.
Has won 14 races from 7f to 1m 6f on firm and good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Englander when second of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m 1f (good) last month. Enters calculations.
He has won four times at 1m on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Tres Soles beaten 3 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. In the mix.
He has won four times at 1m on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Tres Soles beaten 3 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. In the mix.
He has won four times from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 2 3/4l behind Devamani when fifth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) earlier this month. A watching brief is advised.
He has won four times from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 2 3/4l behind Devamani when fifth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) earlier this month. A watching brief is advised.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Alvaaro at 18-5 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f earlier this month. Hard to enthuse over.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Alvaaro at 18-5 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f earlier this month. Hard to enthuse over.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Palatial Times when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Place claims at best.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Palatial Times when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Place claims at best.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Big Rojo when sixth of 10 at 13-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f in April. Opposable.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Big Rojo when sixth of 10 at 13-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f in April. Opposable.
He has won three times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Military Bearing when fourth of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Louisiana Downs over 1m earlier this month. No forlorn hope.
He has won three times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Military Bearing when fourth of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Louisiana Downs over 1m earlier this month. No forlorn hope.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good ground. Finished 8l behind Fred'stwirlincandy when fifth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) last month. Difficult to make a case for.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good ground. Finished 8l behind Fred'stwirlincandy when fifth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) last month. Difficult to make a case for.
He has won three times from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Chaos Theory when fifth of 7 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 5f (good) in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Hector Palma. Likely to need it.
He has won three times from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Chaos Theory when fifth of 7 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 5f (good) in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Hector Palma. Likely to need it.
He has won four times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Devamani when second of 11 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Caldwell. Dangerous to ignore.
He has won four times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Devamani when second of 11 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Caldwell. Dangerous to ignore.
DON'TASK DON'TTELL has been progressive of late and he can go one better than when finishing second on his most recent run last month. Color Fast and Cliff Diver are others to consider in an otherwise weak contest.
A winner at 5f. Beaten 3 1/2l by Texas Prado when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Player.
A winner at 5f. Beaten 3 1/2l by Texas Prado when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Player.
A winner at 1m. Finished 8l behind Texas Prado when fourth of 10 at 15-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. A place is the best he can hope for.
A winner at 1m. Finished 8l behind Texas Prado when fourth of 10 at 15-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. A place is the best he can hope for.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 17l behind Texas Prado at 22-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Unlikely to be good enough.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 17l behind Texas Prado at 22-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Unlikely to be good enough.
A winner at 6f. Beaten 8l by Barsinview when second of 5 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f earlier this month. Improvement not discounted.
A winner at 6f. Beaten 8l by Barsinview when second of 5 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f earlier this month. Improvement not discounted.
A winner at 7f. Finished 13l behind American Smooth when fifth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m last month. Bounce back required.
A winner at 7f. Finished 13l behind American Smooth when fifth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m last month. Bounce back required.
A winner at 6f. Beaten 5l behind Pharme's Phaith at 15-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. This seems a more suitable assignment.
A winner at 6f. Beaten 5l behind Pharme's Phaith at 15-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. This seems a more suitable assignment.
A winner at 1m. Finished 1 3/4l behind Major Contender when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Up against it.
A winner at 1m. Finished 1 3/4l behind Major Contender when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Up against it.
A winner at 1m. Third of 10 behind Texas Prado beaten 6l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Considered.
A winner at 1m. Third of 10 behind Texas Prado beaten 6l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m earlier this month. Considered.
ATTILA THE DUN kept on to fill the runner-up spot over C&D earlier this month and he can confirm form with Fly'n Sexy (third). Captains Cove is feared most.
Winner of five races at 5f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Guero Dinero beaten 2 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Can make his presence felt.
Winner of five races at 5f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Guero Dinero beaten 2 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Can make his presence felt.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Sign Of War when second of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Sam Houston Race Park over 5f (good) in April. Can figure.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Sign Of War when second of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Sam Houston Race Park over 5f (good) in April. Can figure.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Cogburn at 25-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. The drop in grade is a positive.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Cogburn at 25-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. The drop in grade is a positive.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 16-1 at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mister Chairman by 1/2l. Another bold bid looks assured.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 16-1 at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mister Chairman by 1/2l. Another bold bid looks assured.
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind American Xperiment when fourth of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f last month. Might find a few too strong.
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind American Xperiment when fourth of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f last month. Might find a few too strong.
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Lone Star Park over 6f earlier this month, beating Good Scout by a short head. Merits serious consideration.
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Lone Star Park over 6f earlier this month, beating Good Scout by a short head. Merits serious consideration.
He has won four times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Lone Star Park over 5f on his latest outing in April, beating Seize The Treasure by 3 1/2l. Could land a blow.
He has won four times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Lone Star Park over 5f on his latest outing in April, beating Seize The Treasure by 3 1/2l. Could land a blow.
Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month, beating Seize The Treasure by 4l. More needed to follow up.
Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month, beating Seize The Treasure by 4l. More needed to follow up.
He has won three times at 5f on good ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Robo when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) in April. Faces a stiff assignment.
He has won three times at 5f on good ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Robo when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) in April. Faces a stiff assignment.
Winner of six races from 5f to 1m on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Cogburn at 28-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Not ruled out.
Winner of six races from 5f to 1m on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Cogburn at 28-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Not ruled out.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l by Sunrise Journey when second of 6 at 9-5fav on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mark Glatt. Main track only.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l by Sunrise Journey when second of 6 at 9-5fav on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mark Glatt. Main track only.
A decisive winner here in April, JACKMAN'S RIDE could repeat the dose if running to a similar level. Bootsie's Galaxy and Let's Go Alamo can battle it out for minor honours.
Full sister to Clemens, won at 6f. Third of 8 behind Millie G beaten 7l at 13-1 on her racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 5f earlier this month. She would hold every chance if able to build on that effort.
Full sister to Clemens, won at 6f. Third of 8 behind Millie G beaten 7l at 13-1 on her racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 5f earlier this month. She would hold every chance if able to build on that effort.
Full sister to Talis Park Grad, won seven times at 5f and 6f. The betting could reveal some clues.
Full sister to Talis Park Grad, won seven times at 5f and 6f. The betting could reveal some clues.
Half-sister to Moon Kitty, won three times at 5f. Best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
Half-sister to Moon Kitty, won three times at 5f. Best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
Half-sister to Mighty Mischief, won three times at 6f including a Grade 3 race. Finished 5l behind Emily's Bullet when fourth of 7 at 14-5 on her racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 4f last month. Better can be expected.
Half-sister to Mighty Mischief, won three times at 6f including a Grade 3 race. Finished 5l behind Emily's Bullet when fourth of 7 at 14-5 on her racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 4f last month. Better can be expected.
Full sister to Orocovix, won twice at 7f and 1m. Any market support would make her of interest.
Full sister to Orocovix, won twice at 7f and 1m. Any market support would make her of interest.
Dam won eight times at 7f and 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Millie G when last of 8 on her latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f earlier this month. She needs to improve.
Dam won eight times at 7f and 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Millie G when last of 8 on her latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f earlier this month. She needs to improve.
Dam unraced. Recent workouts suggest she might need more time.
Dam unraced. Recent workouts suggest she might need more time.
Half-sister to Cost Average, won twice at 1m. Watch the betting.
Half-sister to Cost Average, won twice at 1m. Watch the betting.
Half-sister to Run Rite, won twice at 7f and 1m. Finished 6l behind Emily's Bullet when fifth of 7 at 5-1 on her racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 4f last month. That experience ought to stand her in good stead.
Half-sister to Run Rite, won twice at 7f and 1m. Finished 6l behind Emily's Bullet when fifth of 7 at 5-1 on her racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 4f last month. That experience ought to stand her in good stead.
MIA MITOLE failed to deliver having been well fancied ahead of last month's debut, but Steve Asmussen's filly can repay her supporters with improvement likely. Gypsan is feared, while Stormy's Revenge appeals most of the newcomers.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 11l behind Sparra when fourth of 7 at 11-2 on his racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 5f earlier this month. Breezed well here earlier in the month and is worth a second look.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 11l behind Sparra when fourth of 7 at 11-2 on his racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 5f earlier this month. Breezed well here earlier in the month and is worth a second look.
Placed once in six starts. Third of 5 behind Plain Tap Water beaten 10l at 19-5 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f in April. Needs some improvement to trouble the judge.
Placed once in six starts. Third of 5 behind Plain Tap Water beaten 10l at 19-5 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f in April. Needs some improvement to trouble the judge.
Placed in five of six starts. Beaten a head by Mud On My Boots when second of 7 at 11-5fav on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f earlier this month. A likely player with a similar bid.
Placed in five of six starts. Beaten a head by Mud On My Boots when second of 7 at 11-5fav on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f earlier this month. A likely player with a similar bid.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 19l behind Malorie's Big Boy at 28-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f last month. Makes little appeal on what he's displayed so far.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 19l behind Malorie's Big Boy at 28-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f last month. Makes little appeal on what he's displayed so far.
Placed once in nine starts. Beaten 7l by Malorie's Big Boy when second of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f last month. Not discounted if backing up that effort.
Placed once in nine starts. Beaten 7l by Malorie's Big Boy when second of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f last month. Not discounted if backing up that effort.
Dam won three times at 1m. Will find easier openings.
Dam won three times at 1m. Will find easier openings.
Half-brother to Pop Music, won six times at 5f and 6f. One of the more appealing newcomers and he enters calculations.
Half-brother to Pop Music, won six times at 5f and 6f. One of the more appealing newcomers and he enters calculations.
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 10l behind Mud On My Boots at 14-5 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f earlier this month. Must put that disappointment behind him.
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 10l behind Mud On My Boots at 14-5 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 6f earlier this month. Must put that disappointment behind him.
Full brother to Excalibur Ridge, won twice at 7f and 1m. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Nightwind when last of 7 on his racecourse debut at Sam Houston Race Park over 1m (good) in January. Can only be watched.
Full brother to Excalibur Ridge, won twice at 7f and 1m. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Nightwind when last of 7 on his racecourse debut at Sam Houston Race Park over 1m (good) in January. Can only be watched.
Placed in seven of 20 starts. Finished 10l behind Malorie's Big Boy when sixth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f last month. Has work to do with the main protagonists.
Placed in seven of 20 starts. Finished 10l behind Malorie's Big Boy when sixth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f last month. Has work to do with the main protagonists.
Placed once in four starts. Finished 11l behind Iberian Runner when sixth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Bounce back required if turned out again.
Placed once in four starts. Finished 11l behind Iberian Runner when sixth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Bounce back required if turned out again.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Malorie's Big Boy at 22-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f last month. Likely set for another lesser role.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Malorie's Big Boy at 22-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f last month. Likely set for another lesser role.
BLINGO had chief rival Tiz Bodhi Boy (third) behind him when runner-up here last month and is fancied to confirm his superiority. Newcomer Harper House is a potential fly in the ointment.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 5l behind Tungsten when sixth of 11 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Needs improvement to feature here.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 5l behind Tungsten when sixth of 11 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Needs improvement to feature here.
Placed twice in five starts. Third of 11 behind Tungsten beaten 1 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ernie Witt II. Not discounted.
Placed twice in five starts. Third of 11 behind Tungsten beaten 1 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ernie Witt II. Not discounted.
Dam won twice at 5f and 1m. Beaten 5l behind Tungsten at 11-1 when seventh of 11 on his racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Entitled to improve on that.
Dam won twice at 5f and 1m. Beaten 5l behind Tungsten at 11-1 when seventh of 11 on his racecourse debut at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. Entitled to improve on that.
Full brother to Wild Prospect, won at 7f and 1m. Best watched on this debut.
Full brother to Wild Prospect, won at 7f and 1m. Best watched on this debut.
Half-brother to Fancy Blaze, won at 5f. The stable's runners are always worth a second look in the market on debut.
Half-brother to Fancy Blaze, won at 5f. The stable's runners are always worth a second look in the market on debut.
Half-brother to Shesmyheartandsoul, won 14 times between 4f and 7f. Can't be discounted.
Half-brother to Shesmyheartandsoul, won 14 times between 4f and 7f. Can't be discounted.
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 17l behind Miami Moonlight at 8-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) earlier this month. Could grab a place.
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 17l behind Miami Moonlight at 8-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 7f (good) earlier this month. Could grab a place.
Dam won twice at 5f and 6f. Other newcomers appeal more.
Dam won twice at 5f and 6f. Other newcomers appeal more.
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 3/4l by Tungsten when second of 11 at 30-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. The one to beat.
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 3/4l by Tungsten when second of 11 at 30-1 on his latest outing at Lone Star Park over 5f (good) last month. The one to beat.
MINISTER MAZ ran his best race to date when second on his turf debut over C&D last month and a reproduction of that effort may suffice. Woody's Choice wasn't far behind in third on that occasion and rates as the biggest threat, although newcomer Changing Times is worth a second look in the betting.
