Second over this trip on his penultimate start, SHEPHERD’S PRIDE couldn’t quite keep up the gallop over a shade further last time but a rail draw today will aid his cause. Country Club Dinner hasn’t really fired since joining Gilbert Ecoffey and was behind Lonesome Highway last time, though did reverse running with Rulethenight from the time before. Cowboy Don won his penultimate start but didn’t fare as well next time when he couldn’t get to the front and he’s been done no favours by the draw.
Shepherd's Pride (USA) 19-5 (8-11) Tracked 2wd, weakened, 5th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Shooters Alley (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
Hot Blooded Song (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Steadied 1/16th pole, 7th of 9, 9 1/4l behind King Deuce (8-4) at Prairie Meadows 6f fst in Sep.
Country Club Diner (USA) 22-1 (8-11) Inside, no final bid, 4th of 9, 3l behind Lonesome Highway (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
Russell Cave (USA) 55-1 (8-11) Settled, no threat, 7th of 10, 11 1/4l behind King Ptolemy (8-11) at Sam Houston Race Park 1m fst in Mar.
Lonesome Highway (USA) 12-1 (8-11) 5wd lane, driving,, won at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar beating Astonishing Tweet (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Rulethenight (USA) 11-2 (8-11) Stalked pace, weakened, 5th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Lonesome Highway (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
Dribbles (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Pressed, weakened,, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Green Card (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
Cowboy Don (USA) 9-1 (8-11) Saved ground,no factor, 6th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Shooters Alley (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
Hot Item (USA) 17-5 (8-11) 3wd, swung out lane, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Biblical Strength (8-11) at Columbus 6f fst in Sep.
