Turf Paradise Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 6f; $5,900; cl($3,500); 3up
BRITE BENTON closed to finish second by a length this level while going shorter in second start off the layoff. FUTURE EX showed some closing ability this level as a beaten favorite last out. POR QUE YO drew rail after he was an impressive winner as the favorite.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Por Que Yo(L),120 | S Stevens | 1-3-1 | Hone | 2-1 |
| 2 | Brite Benton(L),119 | D Vergara | 2-7-2 | Smith | 6-1 |
| 3 | Block Fifty(L),116 | S Duarte | 6-5-1 | Wern | 12-1 |
| 4 | Future Ex(L),116 | J Barton | 5-3-2 | McFarlane | 5-1 |
| 5 | Lux Luther(L),119 | A Morales | 5-7-1 | Owens | 3-1 |
| 6 | Dexter(L),121 | L Keith | 8-1-6 | Mehok | 15-1 |
| 7 | Hijo de Bueno(L),118 | R Eikleberry | 8-1-1 | Eikleberry | 4-1 |
2. 6 1/2f; $7,000; mdn cl($12,500); 3up; (f&m)
BERNABILITY drops in class after a troubled start and then a wide trip last out. MOCHA D’ORO drops in class after showing some closing ability in return to dirt and local debut. SOUTHWEST SARAH was hard used throughout and finished second by neck as favorite versus cheaper.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shezabean(L),120 | D Vergara | 7-5-5 | Parga | 5-1 |
| 2 | Sally Gal(L),123 | A Von Rosen | 5-6-6 | Bownds | 8-1 |
| 3 | Southwest Sarah(L),120 | M Hernandez | 2-7-3 | Sowers | 3-1 |
| 4 | Mocha d’Oro(L),120 | S Stevens | 5-7-11 | Jensen | 5-1 |
| 5 | Bernability(L),120 | R Eikleberry | 4-3-6 | Sowers | 4-1 |
| 6 | New Citizen(L),120 | E Garcia | 10-7-6 | Espinoza | 7-2 |
| 7 | Missy’s Gone Wild(L),123 | T Matteucci | 7-7-10 | Compton | 30-1 |
| 8 | K Note(L),120 | J Rivera | 7-5-x | Johnson | 6-1 |
3. 5f; $15,500; alw opt clm; 3up
MALTESE TIGER came off the pace to win as the favorite this distance in first start off the claim. RANGER JOE came off the pace to win this distance and level in return to dirt. TRIFECTA PHIL finished second this distance and level in return to dirt.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnetonka Mist(L),116 | J Rivera | 8-5-1 | Van Winkle | 8-1 |
| 2 | Mark’s My Name(L),119 | R Eikleberry | 4-8-1 | Myers | 6-1 |
| 3 | Ranger Joe(L),123 | A Von Rosen | 1-7-2 | Soto | 4-1 |
| 4 | Bluff Creek(L),121 | V Baze | 7-5-1 | Hysell-Berryhill | 10-1 |
| 5 | Rockin Zola(L),116 | S Stevens | 6-1-1 | Pearson | 6-1 |
| 6 | Snowbound Halo(L),119 | D Collins | 3-5-2 | Pickard | 5-1 |
| 7 | Maltese Tiger(L),123 | G Corbett | 1-1-4 | Aiton | 3-1 |
| 8 | Trifecta Phil(L),119 | L Medina | 2-3-5 | O’Brien | 6-1 |
| 9 | Frisky Ricky,116 | A Kato | 6-8-4 | Kato | 15-1 |
4. 1m; $5,700; mdn cl($5,000); 2YO
CENTER COURT STAR drops in class after finishing third by a length this distance when making route debut. MR. COLLEN drops in class after finishing fourth as the favorite this distance in local debut. BOLD ESSENCE showed some closing ability in route debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | R Kim Tipper(L),121 | J Durigon | 11-6-x | Gale | 20-1 |
| 3 | Market Crash,121 | V Baze | x-x-x | Schnell | 10-1 |
| 4 | Ginny’s Gentlemen(L),121 | A Higuera | 8-10-12 | Lewis | 10-1 |
| 5 | Canyon Court(L),121 | G Corbett | 5-6-9 | Ortiz | 5-1 |
| 6 | Center Court Star(L),121 | D Collins | 3-3-8 | Gourneau | 5-1 |
| 7 | Shotski(L),121 | J Barton | 2-5-5 | Chambers | 2-1 |
| 8 | Mr. Collen(L),121 | S Heiler | 4-5-7 | Polanco | 3-1 |
| 1 | a-Bold Essence(L),121 | D Vergara | 5-7-11 | Kereluk | 20-1 |
| 9 | Run Mo Run(L),121 | R Eikleberry | 6-10-5 | Myers | 6-1 |
| 1A | a-Hoofa(L),121 | J Carreno | 10-8-x | Kereluk | 20-1 |
5. 1m; $5,700; cl($3,000); 3up
ROCKET PLUS had wide trips and finished third in both starts this level since returning to dirt. ROYAL ROCKET returns to route after finishing fourth when adding blinkers. TELEPATHIC drops in class in local debut for new barn after tiring at Golden Gate.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiptopia(L),119 | G Corbett | 1-5-7 | Rarick | 6-1 |
| 2 | Heza Playboy(L),123 | E Garcia | 6-4-6 | Frazier | 12-1 |
| 3 | Mad About Fuzz(L),123 | J Betancourt | 7-4-6 | Miyadi | 5-1 |
| 4 | Telepathic(L),123 | D Collins | 6-5-3 | Bainum | 4-1 |
| 5 | Rocket Plus(L),123 | V Baze | 3-3-7 | Person | 3-1 |
| 6 | Palmetto Road(L),123 | A Von Rosen | 4-4-6 | Pickard | 15-1 |
| 7 | Dane’s Klinsman(L),123 | M Hernandez | 7-5-3 | Nellessen | 10-1 |
| 8 | Might Be Hooked(L),123 | J Rivera | 8-7-8 | Allred | 20-1 |
| 9 | Wide Ide(L),119 | R Eikleberry | 8-4-1 | Oliver | 5-1 |
| 10 | Royal Rocket(L),123 | W Dieguez | 4-4-2 | Martinez | 6-1 |
6. 5 1/2f; $5,700; cl($3,000); 3up
BOURBENSTREETBRAT goes turf to dirt and drops to lowest claiming level in career for return to sprint. LUTE OATSON chased the pace and tired at this level while going longer. STAMMER had the lead and tired to second this level while going longer in return to dirt.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bourbenstreetbrat(L),123 | B Packer | 3-6-5 | Hartman | 6-1 |
| 1 | a-Rebuck(L),123 | J Rivera | 6-1-7 | Wasson | 10-1 |
| 3 | Sedona Slick,123 | A Kato | 3-5-5 | Kato | 5-1 |
| 4 | Lute Oatson(L),123 | W Dieguez | 5-5-2 | Fulmer | 6-1 |
| 5 | Thinkin Bout Blake(L),123 | C Williams | 6-4-3 | Wheeler | 20-1 |
| 1A | a-Buck’s Easy Goer(L),120 | J Carreno | 8-1-3 | Wasson | 10-1 |
| 6 | Smarty Matt(L),123 | D Collins | 5-8-7 | Matt | 8-1 |
| 7 | Buku Man(L),120 | E Garcia | 6-1-6 | McFarlane | 4-1 |
| 8 | Flame Raider(L),123 | G Corbett | 6-11-3 | Wern | 20-1 |
| 9 | Miller Peak(L),123 | R Eikleberry | 6-2-6 | Sowers | 6-1 |
| 10 | Stammer(L),123 | V Baze | 2-6-3 | Zimmerman | 3-1 |
7. 1m; $9,200; cl($8,000); 3up
TOUCH MY ABS goes turf to dirt and steps up in class after finishing second in last two starts. He was a gate to wire winner as favorite in previous start on dirt. FADO came off the pace to win at this distance and level. WESTERN TWIST was a gate to wire winner versus cheaper on turf.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarage(L),119 | G Corbett | 6-3-1 | Wern | 10-1 |
| 2 | I’ll Try(L),119 | D Vergara | 2-2-4 | Lewis | 4-1 |
| 3 | Western Twist(L),119 | L Keith | 1-2-3 | Mehok | 8-1 |
| 4 | Little Big Time(L),121 | S Stevens | 1-4-4 | Rarick | 5-1 |
| 5 | R Honour and Obey(L),117 | E Garcia | 6-5-1 | Lebsock | 15-1 |
| 6 | Touch My Abs(L),119 | A Von Rosen | 2-2-3 | Klenakis | 6-1 |
| 7 | Yarqus(L),119 | M Hernandez | 5-1-2 | Diodoro | 10-1 |
| 8 | Born a Legend(L),117 | L Medina | 3-3-8 | Weaver | 15-1 |
| 9 | Duelling Pistol(L),115 | J Barton | 3-1-2 | Henson | 8-1 |
| 10 | Fado(L),121 | S Heiler | 1-2-1 | Diodoro | 3-1 |
8. 6f; $8,000; cl($6,250); 3up
DRIVING CAT steps up in class after coming off the pace to win local debut for new barn. DIRECT CONNECT returns to level of claim after finishing third in first start off the claim. PATRIATE was a gate to wire winner on turf this level in last three starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineer(L),119 | W Dieguez | 3-5-5 | Chappell | 15-1 |
| 2 | Is It Tuesday Yet(L),119 | M Hernandez | 2-2-3 | Smith | 12-1 |
| 3 | Courting Seattle(L),119 | D Collins | 6-5-5 | Toye | 10-1 |
| 4 | El Vic(L),119 | S Stevens | 10-1-4 | Hone | 10-1 |
| 5 | Patriate(L),123 | A Von Rosen | 1-1-1 | Bainum | 4-1 |
| 6 | Sandyneck(L),119 | J Barton | 6-1-1 | Brashears | 8-1 |
| 7 | Driving Cat(L),119 | R Eikleberry | 1-8-1 | Johnson | 10-1 |
| 8 | Centarvo(L),119 | K Kenney | 3-9-9 | Nelson | 8-1 |
| 9 | Midnight Wish(L),119 | D Vergara | 2-2-2 | Fulmer | 5-1 |
| 10 | Direct Connect(L),119 | J Carreno | 3-3-3 | Diodoro | 5-1 |
| 11 | Secret Officer(L),116 | V Baze | 8-4-5 | Schnell | 20-1 |
| 12 | Power Monger(L),121 | J Rivera | 1-5-2 | Johnson | 12-1 |
9. 6 1/2f; $5,500; cl($3,500); 3up; (f&m)
PARADISE ISLE set the pace and finished second by a head at this distance two back. FEISTY BABY drops to lowest claiming level of career in local and seasonal debut for new barn. WINDAGE closed to finish second this distance and level in last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heninthehouse(L),120 | C Papineau | 1-4-10 | Bainum | 4-1 |
| 2 | Paradise Isle(L),121 | R Eikleberry | 7-2-3 | Sowers | 3-1 |
| 3 | Tempest Fusion(L),116 | J Betancourt | 12-11-5 | Tollett | 20-1 |
| 4 | Magic N Miracles(L),116 | J Rivera | 7-8-1 | Tofte | 20-1 |
| 5 | Finley(L),116 | L Keith | 4-6-2 | Oliver | 8-1 |
| 6 | Tribute Shirley(L),120 | J Estrada | 1-2-6 | Hanford | 15-1 |
| 7 | Partner in Crime(L),119 | T Matteucci | 10-9-9 | O’Brien | 20-1 |
| 8 | Feisty Baby(L),119 | K Kenney | 6-4-1 | Ortiz | 5-1 |
| 9 | Silver Chai(L),119 | J Carreno | 3-5-2 | Leon | 6-1 |
| 10 | High Leaf(L),116 | M Hernandez | 10-4-7 | Roberson | 20-1 |
| 11 | Windage(L),119 | A Von Rosen | 2-2-3 | Bennett | 4-1 |


