Irad Ortiz won on Stock Trade at Belmont last summer but the latter hasn’t raced since September and Bill Mott’s yard is struggling for winners. Vegas Kitten has a high draw to overcome while Crypto Gold bids for a hat-trick having won a couple of lower grade contests. The latter comment also applies to NEW YEAR but Juan Rodriguez’ charge beat a subsequent winner by over thee lengths last time and gets the vote on the strength of that form. Noble Hope debuts for new connections having won here last month and could go well.
Go Away (USA) 35-1 (8-9) Wide trip,no impact, 11th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Conviction Trade (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr.
New Year (USA) 2-1fav (8-11) Swung 4wd, kicked away, won at Gulfstream 1m gd in Feb beating Mystical Moon (8-9) by 3 1/4l, 10 ran.
Stock Trade (USA) 5-1 (8-12) Tracked 2p, wknd late, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Clyde's Runner (8-12) at Belmont Park 1m gd in Sep.
Maryland Pride (USA) 22-1 (8-9) Checked st, not enough, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Solar (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Mar.
Crypto Gold (USA) 3-1 (8-13) Ins,shift 5w,willingly, won at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr beating Positive Phil (8-13) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Noble Hope (USA) 7-5fav (8-9) 3wd to lead uppr,firm, won at Gulfstream 1m gd in Mar beating Lookin At Roses (8-9) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Seeking Revenge (USA) 11-2 (8-4) 5w into lane, late run, won at Monmouth Park 1m gd in Aug beating Watchin The Wheels (8-4) by hd, 8 ran.
Vegas Kitten (USA) 13-10fav (8-10) Bid inside, gave way, 5th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Rijeka (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m 4f gd in Mar.
Aequor (USA) 30-1 (8-9) 3-4wd,no late threat, 5th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Blue Buff (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Mar.
Kingsville (USA) 75-1 (8-9) In range,weakend turn, 7th of 9, 20 1/4l behind Blewitt (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Apr.
