SNAP HOOK has been racing at a slightly higher level both on Turf and on the Dirt track. He generally shows good early pace and this looks a good opportunity. Strategic Outlook finished behind him over the track and trip in March and appears unlikely to turn the tables. Cowboy Bob created a real shock at a slightly lower grade last time but wouldn't have to do much more to get into contention again. Congrats This got the race in the steward's room last time and will need to step up at this slightly higher level but Beast Mode, who keeps changing barns, is well up to this grade having scored twice from six starts including here in January.
Snap Hook (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Inside early,5-6w1/8p, 4th of 10, 4l behind Roddick (8-13) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr.
Cowboy Bob (USA) 40-1 (8-8) Trck leader,2wd,firm, won at Gulfstream 1m fst in Mar beating Maturin (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Congrats This (USA) 17-2 (8-13) Gaining,lug in,bumped, 2nd of 7, nk behind Red Fog (8-13) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Apr.
Strategic Outlook (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Inside turn,shift 5wd, 4th of 12, shd behind Followhisfootsteps (8-11) at Gulfstream 6f gd in Apr.
Quality Special (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Never prominent, 11th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Belgrano (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Mar.
American River (VEN) 40-1 (8-12) Bumpd repeatedly start, 5th of 12, shd behind Followhisfootsteps (8-11) at Gulfstream 6f gd in Apr.
Beast Mode (USA) 33-10 (8-9) Lack speed,late imprve, 4th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Killa Dee (8-9) at Gulfstream 6f fst in Feb.
Doctor D J (USA) 60-1 (8-9) Outrun, 9th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Belgrano (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Mar.
Hollywood Overdogs (USA) 30-1 (8-12) In range,4wd,faded, 9th of 12, shd behind Followhisfootsteps (8-11) at Gulfstream 6f gd in Apr.
Rattle'm (USA) 8-1 (8-9) Pressed pace, tired, 7th of 10, 20 3/4l behind Blakey (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Mar.
