Colonial Downs

21:00 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GENUINE PERIL looks a solid choice. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is taken to confirm the placings after she had Long Gone Sally behind latest.

1st	1. Genuine Peril	1/4
2nd	3. Long Gone Sally	11/2
3rd	2. Catarina	5/1

Genuine Peril

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 35-422

1/4

Comment: Close up runner-up in a claimer with Long Gone Sally just behind last month; likes this combination of C&D; normally pretty consistent; should have every chance if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	23/10	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
16/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/2	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	2/1	-
03/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
18/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	45/2	-

Catarina

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 689331

5/1

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; scored narrowly in a claiming maiden, breaking her duck at the eighth time of asking last month; must go on the shortlist as her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	36/5	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	247/5	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	146/5	-
23/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	103/10	-

Long Gone Sally

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 465736

11/2

Comment: Was held in sixth last month (behind Genuine Peril) in a claimer; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	13/5	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
10/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	91/10	-
13/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	14/5	-
17/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	66/5	-
24/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	129/10	-

Blueskyslookinatme

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 7/67-32

25/1

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish second; closely matched with Coushatta Cutie on that running (Timonium) last week in a claimer; lightly raced but a while since her last success; claiming tag rises from $5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	77/10	-
19/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	197/10	-
22/02/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	569/10	-
01/02/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/10	-
30/11/23	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/10	-
07/09/23	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	206/5	-

Coushatta Cutie

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 759764

33/1

Comment: Finished just behind Blueskyslookinatme when fourth dropped down to 4f (Timonium) last week in a claimer; largely disappointing since successful in a maiden claimer at Louisiana Downs last September; claiming tag rises to $12.5k here; very difficult to fancy as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	88/5	-
07/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	499/10	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	197/2	-
21/05/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	431/10	-
23/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	18/1	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	31/2	-

Parola Sicura

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 3-0436

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth of 12 last month in a claimer; you have to go back a fair way to find her only win but useful at this level; now down in class (in for $12.5k from $16k); tries dirt for the first time; shown she can be competitive fairly recently and one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	41/10	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	18/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	5/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	3/1	-
16/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/10	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	131/10	-

Set Ablaze

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 126373

Comment: Solid third in a claimer last week; has won at this course; moves down to an easier grade (in for $12.5k); one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/5	-
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	111/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	18/1	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-

Colonial Downs

21:28 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ON A PROUD NOTE is hard to look beyond. She is bidding for her second course success and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her.

1st	1. On a Proud Note	3/1
2nd	4. Betsylicious	9/4
3rd	5. Chublin	5/1

Betsylicious

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 766-18

9/4

Comment: Finished last of eight over 5½f here (claimer, close behind Cajun Expectation) last month; has winning form at this track; useful in this grade; eased in class with tag standing at $12.5k here; likely player if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	3/1	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/5	-
05/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	149/5	-
20/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	38/5	-
27/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	15/2	-

Cameo

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 797511

9/4

Comment: She accounted for three of these rivals when winning by 2l last week in a claimer; goes for a hat-trick today and improved form the last twice; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	69/10	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	119/10	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	103/5	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	52/5	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 10	381/5	-

On a Proud Note

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 182221

3/1

Comment: Got the job done by just over 2l here over 6f (claimer) last month; successful twice in her last six starts; should be involved as jockey does well from inside draws here and she has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
16/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/10	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	56/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-

Chublin

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-6722

5/1

Comment: Behind Cameo in a claimer 11 days ago when beaten 2l to finish runner-up on debut for this trainer; string of consistent efforts of late; W Bailes's runners are going great guns at the moment; warrants respect as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
29/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	119/5	-
17/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
15/03/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-
14/01/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-

Dream Leader

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 123474

14/1

Comment: Creditable effort in fourth (beaten just over 3l) here over 6f (claimer) when behind the reopposing Cameo last week; passed over as has not been able to land a meaningful blow at this level recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	152/5	-
20/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	392/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	79/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-

Missy Boss

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 71U-25

14/1

Comment: Held in fifth in a claimer last month; has chalked up two wins from her last five; looking for a third career win; others appeal more in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	147/10	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/2	-
13/06/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	U / 6	15/1	-
16/05/24	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	22/5	-
14/04/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	309/10	-
23/02/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	12/1	-

Humor Sense

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 424067

25/1

Comment: Perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling and been generally quiet since successful in a claimer at Tampa Bay Downs in December; tailed off in a claimer (behind Missy Boss) upped to 1m (bumped at the start) last month; others have more pressing claims with problems getting away from the gates becoming more evident.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	7/1	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	3/1	-
05/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	561/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-

Cajun Expectation

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 554566

25/1

Comment: Just over 4l last to the reopposing Cameo last week in a claimer; a previous winner here; a lot on her plate here and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	201/10	-
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	461/5	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	51/5	-
05/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	54/5	-
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	77/10	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	304/5	-

Colonial Downs

21:56 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TAP INTO GRACE is a strong fancy. She made an encouraging debut and can build on a promising debut run, while La Jefacita, Kiss Me Mo and La Chismosa also warrant respect.

1st	9. Tap Into Grace	11/4
2nd	1. Cupid's Choice	7/1
3rd	6. Courage On Tap	12/1

Kiss Me Mo

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

5/4

Comment: Finished second of seven on her debut running here over 6f at 25-1 four weeks ago; can't be ruled out if building on initial performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	259/10	-

Tap Into Grace

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

11/4

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten just over 5l) on her debut at Delaware Park at 12-1 last month; represents a powerful stable; has to be considered if reproducing initial effort and she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 5	58/5	-

Cupid's Choice

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

7/1

Comment: Breeding shows she may improve with time; trainer capable of preparing a newcomer to win; interesting to see how she figures in the betting.

La Chismosa

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

7/1

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Night Time (5f-7f); regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; likely to be a threat as trainer is in good form and her sire gets speedy types.

La Jefacita

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

15/2

Comment: Regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; related to Mind Of Gold (winner from 5½f up to 1m½f); bred to improve with age; must be high on list as some good aspects to her profile and the current trainer form is another tick.

Courage On Tap

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 24

12/1

Comment: A poor result at a short price when fourth over 5½f at Presque Isle Downs (maiden special weight) three weeks ago; first-time blinkers fitted; needs considering as shown promise on occasion and she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 5	7/10	-
24/07/25	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 5	2/1	-

Scat

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

14/1

Comment: Sire gets a fair share of winners over this distance; bred to improve with age; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Nenas Star

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

40/1

Comment: Came home seventh over this distance on her debut in first-time blinkers at 33-1 last month; related to Stakes winner Driven By History; in for a $50k tag here, up from $30k last time; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 10	69/2	-

Global Pursuit

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: From the same family as Pray For Leslie, a winner over 6½f; first start for this daughter of Global Campaign; would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Snowboarder

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on her debut over 6f here with blinkers fitted at 66-1 20 days ago; first attempt in claiming company; down in class this time but will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	319/5	-

Colonial Downs

22:26 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from SLIPPIN JIMMY. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast and is proven at the trip, while Happy Cat and Maxwell Esquire are among the dangers.

1st	3. Happy Cat	5/6
2nd	2. The Bullion Bomber (IRE)	7/2
3rd	4. Slippin Jimmy	4/1

Happy Cat

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 31-062

5/6

Comment: Ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length last month in a claimer; has been consistent of late and wins-runs record of 3-10; now down in class (in for $10k from $16k); jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	31/5	-
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	11/2	-
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	143/10	-
24/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/10	-
16/06/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
22/05/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-

The Bullion Bomber (IRE)

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 461321

7/2

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer at Penn National 16 days ago; successful twice in his last four starts; others more persuasive despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
23/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/5	-
25/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	51/5	-
30/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	53/5	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	48/5	-

Slippin Jimmy

Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: 4-70438

4/1

Comment: Has a good record at this venue, including three C&D wins and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; finished eighth but wasn't beaten too far (4½l) 13 days ago in a handicap; booking of Sheldon Russell takes the eye; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	8 / 9	107/5	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	93/5	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	119/10	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	37/5	-
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	923/50	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	4 / 10	393/10	-

Ready for a Fight

Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 462662

11/2

Comment: Not beaten far in a claimer 21 days ago; better than this level in his prime and admirable career strike-rate (nine from 41 to date); must be respected as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	49/10	-
19/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/1	-
28/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	5/2	-
07/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	61/10	-
18/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	7/2	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/5	-

Maxwell Esquire

Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 8887-0

12/1

Comment: Finished last of ten two months ago in a claimer; a winner six times from 40 runs (5½f-1m) and he meets the required standard ability wise; now down in class (in for $10k from $16k); the Steve Klesaris outfit is running hot currently; he has defied a similar absence before and looks a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	46/5	-
27/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	46/5	-
12/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	101/10	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	179/4	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	54/1	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	29/10	-

No Angel

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 545974

33/1

Comment: Close up behind Ready For A Fight when fourth last month in a claimer; could be at the extent of his ability; hard to see him involved as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	371/10	-
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	329/10	-
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	149/5	-
02/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	247/10	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	296/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	189/10	-

Paez

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 351571

Comment: Successful by 1l in a claimer last week; has chalked up two wins from his last four; can figure as lower claiming tag worth taking at face value.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/2	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	79/10	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	49/10	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	4/1	-
08/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	31/5	-
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	21/10	-

Colonial Downs

22:54 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LONESOME ROAD is hard to look beyond. He has the benefit of experience and will have learnt from his debut effort, while Finestkind and Falcon Blue are also respected.

1st	6. Finestkind	8/15
2nd	3. Lonesome Road	10/3
3rd	8. Falcon Blue	25/1

Finestkind

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 4

8/15

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten 2½l) on his debut over C&D at 5-1 four weeks ago; he shouldn't be far away as shown signs of ability in his exercise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 10	5/1	-

Lonesome Road

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7

10/3

Comment: Beaten 6l when seventh on his debut (1m, here) at 6-1 two months ago; related to Grade 1 winner Mindframe; can make a decent bid if giving a more streetwise showing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 8	61/10	-

Gaelicheartofgold

Age/Wt: 3/8-9

15/2

Comment: Related to 5½f winner Pealing Lad; Golden Lad gets winners on the turf; others look more obvious on paper; a look at the betting is advised.

Gucci Vision

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 66

12/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow in sixth over 6f here (maiden special weight) six months ago; Violence gets turf winners; this just his third race; returns from a break here; now knows what is expected of him; definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 7	17/10	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 9	233/10	-

Volunteer Fireman

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 754

12/1

Comment: Lightly raced with this just his fourth appearance; creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 4l over 6f at Monmouth Park (maiden special weight) last month; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	77/5	-
05/07/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	16/5	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	93/10	-

Falcon Blue

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 337443

25/1

Comment: First-time blinkers didn't work in a maiden special weight last month when beaten just over 5l on debut for this trainer; has raised his game the last twice; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	67/5	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	31/10	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	79/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	17/2	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-

War Thunder

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 89-636

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Charles Town (beaten 7l, muddy track) a week ago in a maiden claimer; facing a tougher assignment than last time, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	19/1	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	63/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	233/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	254/5	-
27/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	83/10	-

Free Costs to Much

Age/Wt: 4/8-5

Comment: Running for the first time; related to 6f winner My Muchacha; a watching brief the best policy as he has his work cut out against experienced rivals.

Colonial Downs

23:28 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PRACTICAL JOKER has an obvious shout. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and produced an encouraging debut effort.

1st	1. Green Light Day	12/1
2nd	3. Behold the King	11/10
3rd	6. Practical Joker	6/1

Behold the King

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 22

11/10

Comment: Finished in front of Beybe Beto and Bravo Brody last month in a maiden special weight; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 11	13/10	-
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 8	7/2	-

Seal Bay

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 06

2/1

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 16l, with blinkers tried in a maiden special weight upped to 1m at Ellis Park last month; Munnings gets winners on the turf; should be wiser for experience so he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 12	911/50	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	10 / 11	841/50	-

Practical Joker

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

6/1

Comment: Good debut effort last month when fourth by three-quarters of a length at Delaware Park; related to Stakes winner Grazed My Heart; he's worth a go if reproducing initial effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 7	29/10	-

Culoir

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

9/1

Comment: Finished well behind the runner-up, Behold The King when comfortably beaten on his debut over 1m here at 9-2 49 days ago; related to Stakes winner Really Good; blinkers fitted for the first time; not discounted if giving a more streetwise showing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 8	47/10	-

Green Light Day

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

12/1

Comment: Finished sixth and beaten 22l first time out over 7f here at 25-1 last month; sire does get winners on the turf; hard to see him getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 9	251/10	-

Beybe Beto

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 955337

20/1

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; unable to land a blow when seventh of 11 over 1m here (maiden special weight) last month; this is the only ride on the card for Angel Morales; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	397/10	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	7/1	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	102/5	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	283/10	-
29/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	234/5	-
20/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	76/1	-

Saratoga Slack

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

25/1

Comment: Held on his debut running here over 5½f at 9-2 11 days ago; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	47/10	-

Bravo Brody

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 0

50/1

Comment: Tailed off on debut when behind two of these (here, 1m) at 100-1 last month; related to Grade 2 winner Frank Conversation; progress needed on this second career run as has not shown much during his workouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	205/2	-

Colonial Downs

23:57 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TWIRLING POINT has an encouraging career strike-rate and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Forever Souper is also respected.

1st	4. Raptor's (BRZ)	5/1
2nd	6. Siege of Boston	6/1
3rd	3. Forever Souper	5/4

Forever Souper

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 4-25326

5/4

Comment: A disappointing sixth when favourite at Presque Isle Downs last month in a stakes; proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes four months ago and admirable career strike-rate (nine from 24 to date); chance as his rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	7/10	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	4/5	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	7/10	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-

Strong Quality

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 84-266

15/8

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 6-24); beaten sixth of seven (Belmont At The Big A) in June in an allowance optional claimer; he can be taken on as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	36/5	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	281/100	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
11/08/24	Saratoga / Grade 1, Handicap / F	-	4 / 6	47/5	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	45/2	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / / F	-	1 / 10	551/100	-

Raptor's (BRZ)

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 4-0912

5/1

Comment: Went down by a head last month in an allowance optional claimer; has won here before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	153/20	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	47/10	-
27/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	21/10	-

Siege of Boston

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 355-64

6/1

Comment: Smart performer in his prime; not disgraced in fourth at Monmouth Park last month; closely matched with He'spuregold on that running in a stakes; has struck up a good partnership with this rider, who is back on board; warrants respect as has been on the scene in the recent past and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	13/2	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 9	46/5	-
13/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 5	27/10	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	277/50	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	58/25	-

He'spuregold

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 35-417

12/1

Comment: Last of seven over 1m½f at Monmouth Park (stakes) behind Siege Of Boston, last month; has achieved ten wins from 33 career runs and a winner of a stakes in July; now drops in class but he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	77/5	-
06/07/25	Monmouth Park / Handicap / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	167/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	97/4	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Handicap / F	-	3 / 10	11/2	-
02/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-

Freedom Principle

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 3460-6

33/1

Comment: Behind Strong Quality in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park when beaten 12l (sixth of seven) in January; admirable career strike-rate (three from 14 to date); returns from a break today; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	583/10	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / / F	-	11 / 11	564/5	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	127/5	-
06/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	3/1	-
07/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / / F	-	7 / 8	1328/25	-

Fulmineo

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-3733

Comment: Not disgraced when third last month in an allowance race; can boast winning form over this C&D; others more persuasive as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	34/5	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	51/10	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	34/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	56/5	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	79/10	-
11/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 6	109/10	-

Twirling Point

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 458-35

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-12); not disgraced in fifth last Saturday upped to 1m4f in a bumper; respected in this lower-class event - return to this trip is a plus too.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	5 / 6	11/10	-
16/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	67/10	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 11	467/10	-
26/10/24	Santa Anita / Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	64/5	-
13/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Handicap / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
01/06/24	Monmouth Park / / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-

Colonial Downs

00:25 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LADY VALOR is strongly fancied to prevail. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and will have learnt from her debut effort, while Crimson Red and Let Her Pass By are among the dangers.

1st	4. Ivy Garden	10/1
2nd	3. Lady Valor	6/5
3rd	1. Let Her Pass By	5/2

Lady Valor

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

6/5

Comment: Respectable debut effort here over 6f at 11-5 last month; strong claims on best trackwork and she has a bit of experience under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 7	11/5	-

Let Her Pass By

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

5/2

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut five weeks ago over C&D; first-time blinkers fitted; might have a say if giving a more streetwise showing and she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 10	7/1	-

Rest Ashore

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

4/1

Comment: Close up behind Inde Rose two weeks ago when sixth over C&D; first-time blinkers now tried; one to be interested in as she drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	23/10	-

Gelinotte

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

9/1

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut (6f, here) with blinkers fitted at 50-1 three weeks ago; Maclean's Music gets winners on the turf; first run in a claimer; now drops in class but must step up if she is to threaten here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	467/10	-

Ivy Garden

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

10/1

Comment: Shares a dam with Garden Belle, a 6½f winner; making her racecourse bow; others look more obvious on paper; she could be one for another day.

Kelsey Hill Girl

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 07

25/1

Comment: Held in seventh in a maiden optional claimer last month upped to 1m; with the benefit of experience, looks a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	165/2	-
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	10 / 11	368/5	-

Kip

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: From the same family as Dream Scheme, a winner over 1m; sire gets turf winners; this one is best watched, unless market signals suggest otherwise as trackwork has not been very encouraging.

Inde Rose

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

33/1

Comment: Finished fifth of seven on her debut (wore blinkers, 50-1) last month over C&D; claiming debut; could improve but still hard to see her winning here despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	282/5	-

Shining Away

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7656

40/1

Comment: This now her fifth attempt to get off the mark; not disgraced when sixth of seven in a maiden special weight at Timonium last month; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Timonium / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	141/2	-
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	70/1	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	271/10	-
12/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	87/2	-

Musical Power

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3729

Comment: Was tailed off in a maiden special weight behind Gelinotte, three weeks ago; winless in four starts but has shown promise with second her top showing; others have more pressing claims despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	213/10	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	208/5	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	23/2	-
12/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	54/5	-

Crimson Red

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 94

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of seven in a maiden special weight at Presque Isle Downs last month; warrants consideration with a little experience under her belt and she is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	68/5	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	9 / 10	91/2	-