SHAMROCKET encountered trouble in-running here last time but still managed to get close to Proven Strategies. He may not be hindered by an outside draw and has the scope to take this before going on to better things. This Ill Defend has been staying on when the leaders had flown and that could be the case again as traffic problems are likely but Bear Alley showed improved form on just his third start last month and is one for the places. Pricing Exercise and Battalion represent major yards and both are open to plenty of improvement.
Phantom Dance (USA) 19-10fav (8-10) No factor, 9th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Mister Frank's Way (8-10) at Laurel Park 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Water Wall (USA) 25-1 (8-8) Rail bid,needed more, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Majestic Ro (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Dec.
Limetini (USA) Tapiture colt out of Lime Lady.
Breakaway Romance (USA) 66-1 (8-8) Saved ground,no avail, 9th of 10, shd behind I'll Fight Dempsey (8-8) at Gulfstream 6f mdn fst in Feb.
Pricing Exercise (USA) 13-5fav (8-8) Bumped st,tug4wd,tired, 7th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Unconquered Lea (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Feb.
Battalion (USA) 12-1 (8-8) Bmp st,lack rm top str, 5th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Unconquered Lea (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Feb.
Bear Alley (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Met bid 1/4p,worn down, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Giocare (8-10) at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in Mar.
Lascari Pivotal colt out of Alexander Ballet.
Ever Dangerous (USA) Kitten's Joy colt out of The Rahy Angel.
Cardiac Kid (USA) 8-1 (8-6) Inside 1/4, empty str, 7th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Blackberry Wine (8-6) at Churchill Downs 1m mdn fm in Nov.
This Ill Defend (USA) 5-1 (8-8) Bump st,no gain widest, 6th of 9, 9l behind Unconquered Lea (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Feb.
River Stones (USA) 55-1 (8-10) Stalk 2p,empty 2d turn, last of 6, 22l behind Giocare (8-10) at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in Mar.
Mauro's Team (USA) 35-1 (8-8) Bumped st,3-4wd,tired, 8th of 9, 11 1/4l behind Unconquered Lea (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Feb.
Shamrocket (USA) 19-10 (8-8) Bump st,unsettled erly, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Proven Strategies (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Mar.
Mecha Corta (USA) 15-2 (8-10) 4wd bid 1/4p,weakened, 5th of 8, shd behind Juulstone (8-10) at Gulfstream 1m 1f mdn gd in Mar.
Wind Ridge (USA) 14-1 (8-8) Saved ground, improved, 5th of 8, shd behind Texas Swing (8-8) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m mdn fst in Feb.