Kentucky Downs - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden Special Weight

Turf

Firm

170.0K

VIEW

R10

R11

R12

Verdict

MEGACENTER looks the clear pick on the numbers and seems sure to be on the premises. Banyan is the barn's only representative here today and could well emerge as best of the remainder. Epic Roll also makes the short-list.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	1 Megacenter Jockey: Asmussen Keith J Trainer: Asmussen Steven M J: Asmussen Keith J T: Asmussen Steven M	0	-	-	-	10%
8	8 Banyan Jockey: Graham James Trainer: Desormeaux J. K J: Graham James T: Desormeaux J. K	0	-	-	-	4%
5	5 Hemingway Jockey: Prat Flavien Trainer: Cox Brad H J: Prat Flavien T: Cox Brad H	37	-	-	-	80%

Trackmaster Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	His 58 avg. has this gelding with among the best speed figs. Is a contender - given the recent 67 Equibase Speed Figure. 1st Pick 3 Epic Roll Jockey: Curtis Ben Trainer: Larose Kinnon J: Curtis Ben T: Larose Kinnon	57	51	-	-	12%
Analysis His 58 avg. has this gelding with among the best speed figs. Is a contender - given the recent 67 Equibase Speed Figure.
6	Consider based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been decent - 52 avg - of late. Had a competitive 52 Equibase Speed Figure last time out. 2nd Pick 6 Best Screenplay Jockey: Gaffalione Tyler Trainer: Walsh Brendan P J: Gaffalione Tyler T: Walsh Brendan P	45	40	-	-	17%
Analysis Consider based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been decent - 52 avg - of late. Had a competitive 52 Equibase Speed Figure last time out.
4	Looks formidable against this contingent and should be a front runner. A 78 avg class figure may give this gelding a big class edge. 3rd Pick 4 Flaming Fast Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: Medina Juan M J: Adam Beschizza T: Medina Juan M	38	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Looks formidable against this contingent and should be a front runner. A 78 avg class figure may give this gelding a big class edge.

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