6pm: LIMETINI @ 5/2
Abdaa was just ahead of Strong Ending when a pleasing fourth on debut, with today’s reserve Starship Bubba in second. The rail-drawn runner will step forward, as will Cardiac Kid from his recent return to action, but Limetini will know more about what is expected on him now he has a run under his belt and he gets the nod.
6.35pm: SUNSHINE CITY @ 6/5
Kitten’s Dream showed nothing on debut so it will be safe to concentrate on the newcomers and Sunshine City has displayed plenty of the dash that has become expected of a Wes Ward youngster in her workouts. She can make a successful start to her career, with Special Inclusion and Darla fancied to chase her home.
7.09pm: MONMOUTH DR @ 8/11
Monmouth Dr didn’t seem to take to the turf, but his previous second over this track and trip was pleasing so he is worth another chance. Dardanellos did it well to break through last time and is joined on the shortlist of dangers by the returning Dazzling Prose.
7.41pm: WINNING FACTOR @ 7/4
Just half a length separated Winning Factor and Beach Traffic when third and fourth over a mile here and although both have had their share of opportunities, they are the ones to concentrate on, with the form expected to be confirmed. Farm Strong is another to consider.
8.13pm: MIZ CHAPLIN @ 10/3
Bimini drops significantly in grade and looks capable of making her presence felt while Papa’s Little Girl and Charge Account both arrive on the back of dominant victories and aren’t passed over lightly. However, Miz Chaplin completed a double in impressive fashion over six furlongs here last month and is marginally preferred.
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8.45pm: FUDDLED @ 13/8
Fuddled caught the eye finishing fast when beaten a neck into second over track and trip last month and she could prove difficult to beat with any normal amount of improvement. Gloriously was over three lengths behind the selection in third that day and Coin The Phrase may prove the biggest danger after finishing a half-length second under these conditions last time.
9.17pm: AUGUSTA MOON @ 4/1
Bean Counter (second) and I Am Magical (third) are closely matched on their run over track and trip last month and ought to be thereabouts but slight preference is for Augusta Moon. Tyler Gaffalione’s mount has proven consistency personified in recent months and this trip can prove ideal after she was just caught over slightly further here last time.
9.48pm: CHILL HAZE @ 11/4
Chill Haze had Tapi Frost three lengths back in third when a neck second over C&D latest and, still on an upward curve, is fancied to go one better today. Bourbon Street and Fast Magic look the main dangers.
10.19pm: YOLANDA’S PRIDE @ 15/8
Yolanda’s Pride narrowly missed out on a C&D double earlier in the month and could be the safest bet with another bold bid expected. Ghostly Beauty was only half a length back in third that day, though, and is feared along with Real Doozie, who went close in a more valuable event at Tampa latest.
10.49pm: I’LL TAKE THE CAKE @ 10/3
A tricky event and only a tentative vote goes to I’ll Take The Cake, who relished the switch to this venue when landing a similar event with a bit to spare latest. Midnight Soiree, Flat Awesome Jenny and Cuddle Kitten are big threats, though.
11.19pm: PROQUESTOR @ 7/4
Spinning Kitten had five of these behind when a good second latest but may have to play second fiddle again, as Proquestor gets a welcome drop in class and is fancied to prove too hot for these rivals.
BETTING SUMMARY:
6pm: LIMETINI @ 5/2
6.35pm: SUNSHINE CITY @ 6/5
7.09pm: MONMOUTH DR @ 8/11
7.41pm: WINNING FACTOR @ 7/4
8.13pm: MIZ CHAPLIN @ 10/3
8.45pm: FUDDLED @ 13/8
9.17pm: AUGUSTA MOON @ 4/1
9.48pm: CHILL HAZE @ 11/4
10.19pm: YOLANDA’S PRIDE @ 15/8
10.49pm: I’LL TAKE THE CAKE @ 10/3
11.19pm: PROQUESTOR @ 7/4
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