Race Five:
1 Dooley is what I call a “pick-up-the-pieces” horse. He manages, on nearly every occasion, to complete a gimmick. Today will likely prove to be no exception. Eric Cancel for David Donk.
2 Special Story would likely move up on a wet track. I don’t see this Greg DiPrima trainee gracing the winner’s circle; yet there is a chance he could “mop up” an exotic. Reylu Gutierrez is in the irons.
Starship Zeus has faced better. He moves up on a wet track. Charley Baker is a solid trainer who does well with both claiming events and horses that have been on vacation. I would be hard pressed to recommend this gelding as a “picture-taker,” yet a minor award… Carlos Hernandez in the stirrups.
Eagle Pass looks like “The Horse” (I’m tempted to “single” him). This Maria’s Mon-bred is classier than most of these. This 4-year old moves up on a wet track. Linda Rice does exceptionally well with beaten favorites. Manny Franco has the call.
Call Me could plod along to complete an exotic. This 4-year old can certainly get the distance. Mertkan Kantarmaci does well with 2nd after a claim. Luis Reyes is in the irons.
Admiral Blue has been beaten by weaker; yet he would move up on a wet track. Kendrick Carmouche is in the irons for trainer Dave Cannizzo. This Afleet Alex-bred horse’s pedigree attests to this 6-year old’s wet-track propensity (both his wins came on a wet racing surface).
