Ajhar makes most appeal of the Pletcher duo given Luis Saez has deserted stablemate Rag Tag for OR’EFFICE. Mark Henning’s charge has the strongest form on offer having gone close the last twice now and the $725,000 purchase can open his account in this. Newsworthy is a Tapit debutant worthy of a second glance though Bill Mott’s newcomers usually improve for the experience but the remainder are harder to recommend.
Ajhar (USA) 18-1 (8-8) Track inside,flatn out, 5th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Mister Candy Ride (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in Feb.
Superfecto (USA) 11-1 (8-9) Bump st,pinch back, 6th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Dr Post (8-9) at Gulfstream 7f mdn fst in Mar.
Rag Tag (USA) 10-1 (8-6) Tight early, lost whip, 6th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Gray's Fable (9-0) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Or'effice (USA) 17-4 (8-6) Tight rail,bump,std'd, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Candy Machine (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in Apr.
Hard Lighting (USA) 60-1 (8-9) Widest 3/16p,no threat, 5th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Dr Post (8-9) at Gulfstream 7f mdn fst in Mar.
Cornbread Kingdom (USA) 13-2 (8-6) Dropped back early, 8th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Per Capita (9-0) at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in Apr.
Newsworthy (USA) Tapit colt out of Sweet Lulu.