Market support for the Cougar Cat newcomer Pit Fire could be significant as this is not a strong opener while Go Chiva Go, who split a couple of subsequent winners on his penultimate start, also has to be of interest with the rail draw to help. But DOCTOR HOT found only one too good in both starts on this track last month so can make it third-time lucky ahead of Alpine Empire. Flash Brown often shows early speed but rarely lasts home.
Doctor Hot (USA) 14-5 (8-11) Vied inside, missed, 2nd of 10, hd behind Youngboy (8-8) at Fonner Park 4f mdn fst in Mar.
Pit Fire (USA) Cougar Cat colt out of Wise Talk.
Flash Brown (USA) 18-1 (8-11) Weakened 3-4wd, 7th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Auctioneer (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Apr.
Tap A Miracle (USA) 75-1 (8-8) Off slowly, no factor, 9th of 10, 17 1/2l behind Backchatter (8-8) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Mar.
Sleepy Turtle (USA) 50-1 (8-11) Pressd,3wd 1/8,gamely, 2nd of 10, nk behind Wise Ron (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Mar.
Alpine Empire (USA) 14-1 (8-8) 4 wide upper stretch,, 5th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Backchatter (8-8) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Mar.
Raisin Candy Bar (USA) 40-1 (8-11) 3wd 1/8, no final bid, 5th of 10, 3l behind Wise Ron (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Mar.
B B's Scat'n Cat (USA) 50-1 (8-8) Far back, trailed, last of 9, dist behind Last I Knew (8-8) at Remington Park 6f mdn fst in Dec.
Go Chiva Go (USA) 17-10fav (9-0) 2-3w,4w upr,pass tired, 4th of 5, 5 3/4l behind Helluva Life (8-9) at Belterra Park 6f mdn fst in Sep.
