Emerald Downs

21:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BET THE CHALK is the recommendation. She ran into traffic problems last time and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

Vhagar

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Robert Bean Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8-94933

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing third of five over 1m½f here (claimer) 21 days ago; has winning form at this track; knocking at the door recently; runs off the same tag as last time ($5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	947/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1309/100	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	707/10	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	213/5	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	397/10	-
06/10/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	45/2	-

Infinite Love

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Sergio Perez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 323704

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of seven in a claimer upped to this distance 16 days ago; has won previously at this course; ought to give it a shot as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and she is certainly not devoid of ability.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	257/20	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	867/50	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	277/100	-
24/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	24/5	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	14/1	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	327/10	-

Candied Joule

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 1-76555

Comment: A previous winner here; she can be competitive at this level; posted respectable effort when beaten 4l two months ago (Turf Paradise) in a claimer; should go close if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	119/5	-
26/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	99/5	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	79/10	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	959/10	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	114/5	-
28/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	132/5	-

After My Own Heart

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Robert Bean Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 21-362

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind her in a claimer when beaten just under 5l to finish runner-up two weeks ago upped to this trip; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	111/50	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	681/50	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	207/10	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
08/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	52/5	-
12/10/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/2	-

Bet The Chalk

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Debbie Peery Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -16557

Comment: Finished last of seven 16 days ago behind two of these in a claimer; useful at this level; strong claims granted a bit more luck as didn't get the rub of the green last time and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	37/25	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	149/25	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/5	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	81/5	-
17/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	7/1	-

Conquest Secret

Jockey: Pablo Castillo Trainer: Sergio Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 21870

Comment: Remains a maiden in thoroughbred racing; finished last of 12 in a claimer behind Infinite Love, four weeks ago; shown nothing recently so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	1033/20	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	232/5	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	111/10	-
12/01/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	11/10	-
06/01/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	14/1	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	29/5	-

Escapefromparadise

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Billy Christian Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 986486

Comment: Last of six in a claimer 22 days ago; largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Emerald Downs in August and poor form of late a cause for concern; higher claiming tag here so up in class; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	577/25	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	173/5	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/1	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	152/5	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/2	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	549/10	-

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Emerald Downs

22:17

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CANTCATCHTHISCAT gets the vote. He has showed his willingness under pressure of late and is expected to confirm authority with In A Pickle after they met last time out.

Blackberry Jam

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Ryland Harwood Age/Wt: 2/8-8

Comment: First public outing for this two-year-old son of Rise Up; might be one for another day; market may guide.

Cantcatchthiscat

Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 2/8-8 F: 22

Comment: Beaten narrowly in a stakes with In A Pickle just behind at Turf Paradise last month; he's worth a go in this lower-class event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F		-	2 / 8	53/10	-
10/04/25	Turf Paradise / Trial / F		-	2 / 10	67/10	-

In A Pickle

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 2/8-8 F: 58

Comment: Finished last of eight in a stakes at Turf Paradise last month, behind Cantcatchthiscat; related to Grade 3 winner Campaign; others appeal more despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F		-	8 / 8	109/10	-
10/04/25	Turf Paradise / Trial / F		-	5 / 10	21/5	-

Three Putt

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 2/8-8

Comment: Trainer has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; related to Luna Moth, winning form over 6½f-1m½f; is respected as some good aspects to his profile and the current stable form is another tick.

Oliver Tiz

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Michael Lenzini Age/Wt: 2/8-8

Comment: Running for the first time; shares a dam with Annan, a 1m winner; market could reveal prospects.

Lead The Charge

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 2/8-8

Comment: Course debutants from this stable always command respect; definitely of interest as has looked quick during trackwork and the trainer is in good nick.

Peace Pardner

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 2/8-3

Comment: Having first race; shares a dam with King t'Challa, a 4½f winner; interesting to see how he figures in the betting.

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Emerald Downs

22:44

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for MADAME GAZELLE. She should be able to confirm placings with La Popis and has been running consistently well.

Bob's Vai

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: -7221

Comment: Came out on top by 3½l last Sunday in a claimer; ought to be competitive as her rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/25	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	71/20	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/25	-
24/03/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	42/5	-
16/06/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/1	-
12/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	73/5	-

Nan Elizabeth

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 1634-

Comment: Beaten 10l into fourth in a claimer (sloppy track) in September; likes this combination of C&D; returns from a break here; she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	28/25	-
08/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	187/100	-
11/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	2631/100	-
03/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	257/100	-
16/06/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	611/100	-
01/06/24	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	1261/100	-

Bethel Ridge

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Michael Bullene Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 223-75

Comment: Beaten 12l when fifth of seven 14 days ago in a claimer; successful ten times from 44 career runs; this is competitive and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1913/100	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	1721/100	-
14/10/24	Grants Pass / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
30/09/24	Grants Pass / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
22/09/24	Grants Pass / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
08/09/24	Ferndale / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	99/5	-

Diamond Dee

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Charles Essex Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 783121

Comment: Successful five times from 21 career runs; narrow scorer in a claimer 14 days ago; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	289/100	-
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	119/20	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	197/100	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	43/1	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	8/1	-

The Great Haynes

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Gary Greiner Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 6-32751

Comment: Ended losing run here over 6f (claimer) 14 days ago, getting the job done by 2l; in for a $5k tag here, up from $3.5k last time; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	116/25	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1329/100	-
31/03/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	9/2	-
09/03/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	233/10	-
23/02/25	Los Alamitos / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/5	-
09/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	67/10	-

Madame Gazelle

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 12-332

Comment: Sound effort when 10-1 second at Santa Anita over 6f (claimer) where just ahead of La Popis in February; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 7-27 and has maintained her consistent level of form; returns from a layoff; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	97/10	-
09/02/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	11/2	-
19/01/25	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	51/10	-
30/12/24	Los Alamitos / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	57/10	-
30/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
25/10/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/10	-

La Popis

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: -60153

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year; this C&D holds no fears; split Diamond Dee and Bethel Ridge in a claimer when beaten just under 3l to finish third 27 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	919/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	364/25	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	121/25	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	783/10	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/5	-
07/12/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-

Acclaimed Preacher

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Marcelino Trujillo Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 43-715

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth two weeks ago in a claimer; a winner over this C&D; useful at this level; claiming value now drops from $8k; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1913/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/20	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	9/1	-
18/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	168/5	-
23/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	31/2	-
19/10/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-

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Emerald Downs

23:12

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SIMPLY SMILES is a firm choice. She is an interesting newcomer from a powerful stable, while Candy Creek and Designated Runner should also be considered.

1	Hot Summer Breeze Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Stable more than capable of getting one ready first time out; bred to get better as she gets older; faces fairly tall order so a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.
2	Chica Tigre Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Course debutants for this trainer have to be taken seriously; has to be considered as bred on sire side to appreciate sprint distances and stable is in good order.
3	Candy Creek Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Tom Wenzel Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Running in first race; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; no surprise to see her go well with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her stable is an obvious plus.
4	Empire Bella Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Vince Gibson Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Trainer know the time of day; sire's progeny often do well as sprinters; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; fascinating to see how this one goes in the market on this first appearance.
5	Deep Desires Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: From a trainer with a solid record with debutants; bred to get better as she gets older; looks likely to be involved with signs of encouragement in profile.
6	Simply Smiles Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Stable excels with debutants here; needs to be taken seriously as promising workout history - form of her trainer is an obvious plus.
7	Falling Leaves Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Tom Wenzel Age/Wt: 2/8-7	SP
Comment: Racing education begins here for this daughter of Frosted; trainer been sending out winners lately; has busy trackwork profile; stable get a steady supply of winners; interesting to see which way she goes in the market on this first outing.
8	Designated Runner Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Charles Essex Age/Wt: 2/8-2	SP
Comment: Makes competitive race debut; has shown pace in trackwork and likely to be a threat.
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Emerald Downs

23:50

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SIR DREAMER is a strong pick. He is taken to confirm the placings with Datt Man and ran well enough first time out to suggest a race of this nature is within his compass.

Sawyer's Speed

Jockey: Juan Gutierrez Trainer: Jose Aguila Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 33-86

Comment: Four-race maiden though does have a third place to his name; not beaten too far (just under 5l) over 5f here (maiden claimer) splitting Rock N Tiger, Locallyworldfamous and Thatwouldbewrong five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	358/25	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	131/5	-
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	19/2	-
17/11/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	266/5	-

Sir Dreamer

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3

Comment: Went close on his debut (at Emerald Downs over 5½f) 35 days ago; not much between him and Datt Man (fifth) on that result; every chance as he drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and his first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	139/20	-

Reach Higher

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Kay Cooper Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: Related to 1m winner Kiss More; trainer has a good record with first-time-out runners here; seems to have been working encouragingly and could go close.

Five Twenty Sunset

Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 22

Comment: Second, beaten 8l, in a maiden claimer last month; now moved up in the grades (in for $25k); easy to oppose as he never really looked like winning last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 5	17/5	-
23/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	8/1	-

Locallyworldfamous

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 95-3

Comment: Good effort when just under 4l third last month in a maiden claimer; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	121/25	-
01/09/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	549/50	-
11/08/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	1057/100	-

Tiz Dynamic

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Bonnie Jenne Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Mach One Rules (6½f-1m½f); makes first racecourse appearance; whether he'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

Campare

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Faustino Patino Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: First time on the track; sire has produced lots of sprint winners; faces a demanding debut and overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

Thatwouldbewrong

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 572

Comment: Finished a decent second of seven in a maiden claimer 16 days ago; claiming value rises from $10k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	271/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	151/20	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	109/10	-

Datt Man

Jockey: Francisco Duran Trainer: Jamey Thomas Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 5

Comment: Finished well behind the third, Sir Dreamer in course maiden special weight over 5½f at 13-2 last month; first attempt in claiming company; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	331/50	-

Rock N Tiger

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Justin Evans Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 2

Comment: Had three of these rivals behind him (over 5f here) at 12-5 last month; this son of Smiling Tiger looks the part on breeding and related to Stakes winner Milords Oathkeeper; likely to be thereabouts if reproducing initial effort and his pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 10	237/100	-

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