Malibu June went backwards in much tougher races last year and has her first start since June but three of these found only one too good on their latest outings. Rebel Rumble was narrowly beaten in an easier contest here while West Coast Broker finished second over a mile but RAHAAL has the stronger form. Shipped-in from Oaklawn, Jody Pruitt’s charge missed out by only a head here when dropped into this grade last time and can open his account. Jimmy Winne finished behind the selection while Austin Calling drops in class on his first outing since August.
Catale Cole Man (USA) Kick On gelding out of Kara's Cat.
Austin Calling (USA) 18-5 (8-2) Pressed 3 wide, faded, 7th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Above The Moon (8-2) at Hastings Racecourse 6f mdn fst in Aug.
Continental Cowboy (USA) Pollard's Vision gelding out of Carrie The Cowgirl.
Bob's Calling (USA) 45-1 (8-7) 2 wide turn, no factor, 8th of 10, 17 3/4l behind Empire Of Gold (8-7) at Remington Park 6f mdn fst in Dec.
Special Fortune (USA) 35-1 (8-10) Pressed, nothing left, 6th of 9, 6 3/4l behind Heputtheaceinrace (8-10) at Will Rogers Downs 5f mdn fst in Mar.
De Livermore (USA) 35-1 (8-13) Off slow, no menace, 8th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Macho Rocco (8-6) at Oaklawn Park 6f mdn gd in Apr.
Rahaal (USA) 9-1 (8-6) 5wd into lane, gamely, 2nd of 10, hd behind Bravura Creek (8-6) at Will Rogers Downs 6f mdn gd in May.
West Coast Broker (USA) 4-1 (8-12) In tight early,3wd 1/8, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Whiskey Factor (8-6) at Will Rogers Downs 1m mdn fst in Apr.
Rebel Rumble (USA) 11-5fav (8-6) 4wd into lane, missed, 2nd of 9, shd behind Poppy's Oats (8-12) at Will Rogers Downs 5f mdn fst in May.
Jimmy Winne (USA) 5-1 (8-12) Stalked pace, weakened, 8th of 10, 9 3/4l behind Bravura Creek (8-6) at Will Rogers Downs 6f mdn gd in May.
Lamp Oil (USA) 35-1 (8-6) Speed, gave way,, 5th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Bravura Creek (8-6) at Will Rogers Downs 6f mdn gd in May.
Malibu June (USA) 15-2 (8-7) 4-3w pursuit, tired, 7th of 9, 14 1/2l behind My Candy Girl (8-7) at Aqueduct 1m mdn gd in Nov.