BANANA PEPPER is the one to beat in this opener on his form at Turfway Park around the turn of the year, though he was a disappointing favourite at Mahoning Valley last month. Let It Rip never figured on his track debut here earlier in the month but that form has worked out well. He has only half-a-length to find with Shattered Dreams and will strip fitter today. Run For Matty is probably improving and holds Whatatrip on the form book.
Banana Pepper (USA) 7-10fav (8-6) Stalked3w, 2nd best, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Moonlight Beach (8-6) at Mahoning Valley 5f mdn fst in Mar.
Kido's Sling Shot (USA) 55-1 (8-8) Shuffled brk, 6wd 1st, 9th of 10, 17 1/4l behind Drastic (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Mar.
Mr. Witt (USA) 33-10 (8-10) 3 wide turn, no factor, 6th of 7, shd behind Witt Loves Tacos (8-10) at Sam Houston Race Park 6f mdn fst in Mar.
Run For Matty (USA) 15-2 (8-8) Mild 4wd rally, 4th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Jomo (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Apr.
Whatatrip (USA) 60-1 (8-8) Pace 3wd, tired, 8th of 9, 15 1/2l behind Jomo (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Apr.
Let It Rip (USA) 15-1 (8-8) Inside, no threat, 6th of 9, 12 1/2l behind Third Dimension (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Apr.
Shattered Dreams (USA) 12-1 (8-8) 3wd, no threat, 4th of 9, 12 1/4l behind Third Dimension (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f mdn fst in Apr.