Emerald Downs

21:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GOLDEN SERENADE is a firm selection. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and is a one-time course winner.

First Endeavor

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Steve Bullock Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2-3166

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer (dropped back to this distance) when beaten 15l last month; has winning track form; claiming value now drops from $5k; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	3097/100	-
15/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1459/100	-
25/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	273/50	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
08/09/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	97/100	-
31/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	637/100	-

Galloping Major

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Robert Bean Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 365035

Comment: Behind Don't Have Another when fifth of six three weeks ago in a claimer; has not been firing consistently and achieved only a sole win; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1333/100	-
02/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	291/10	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	1831/25	-
25/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	167/10	-
16/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	231/10	-
23/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	343/5	-

Dungarvan Oak

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Howard Gibson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 34-19

Comment: Last of nine in a claimer when behind four of these rivals last month on debut for this trainer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice and this is his grade; drops to a $2.5k tag from $5k; he shouldn't be far away if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	294/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	151/100	-
04/08/24	Santa Rosa / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
15/07/24	Sacramento / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
02/06/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	231/10	-
12/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	137/5	-

Golden Serenade

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 424177

Comment: Has winning form at this track; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 18l (seventh of nine) last month; drops to a $2.5k tag from $5k; can make a decent bid if in the same form he showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	1863/50	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	779/50	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/25	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	22/5	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-

Don't Have Another

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 815424

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 9l) in a claimer (behind Rail Town) last month; he has a shout as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and dropping back to 6½f is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	459/100	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	233/100	-
02/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	169/100	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	233/25	-
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	128/5	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	31/1	-

Bold Encounter

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Jorge Maravilla Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 76-308

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 28l last month; patchy form recently; drops to a $2.5k tag from $5k; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	827/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	707/100	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	613/50	-
24/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	13/5	-
15/11/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	67/5	-
21/09/24	Fresno / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-

Dekudylan

Jockey: Javier Matias Trainer: Tena Birdwell Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 244424

Comment: Poor effort last time out a possible blip and grade looks suitable; finished fourth, beaten 12l, last month when finished in front of four of these in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $2.5k; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	212/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	543/100	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	973/50	-
27/04/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	817/100	-
19/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	24/1	-

Rail Town

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Jorge Rosales Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 00442

Comment: Close up second over 1m here (claimer), finished ahead of Don't Have Another last month; managed just one success in his career to date; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	563/50	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	191/50	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	11/2	-
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	28/1	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	29/5	-

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Emerald Downs

22:18

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DEEP DESIRES has the benefit of experience and will have learnt from her debut experience. Scarlett Letter, Storm Harbor and Bewitching Joy are also respected.

Scarlett Letter

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Tom Wenzel Age/Wt: 2/8-4

Comment: Trainer gets debut winners here; regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; related to Red Cross Knight (winner from 5½f up to 1m); can't be ruled out.

Deep Desires

Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Respectable debut effort 20 days ago over C&D; has to be considered if giving a more streetwise showing and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	1247/50	-

Alluring Valentine

Jockey: Kevin Krigger Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: From the same family as Barbarius, a winner over 6f; trainer can prepare one to win first time out; she can make a bold bid as has looked an intriguing prospect during trackwork.

Storm Harbor

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Steve Bullock Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sibling of Harvest Day (6½f winner); in the mix as has looked an intriguing prospect during trackwork.

Winendineher

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Robert Baze Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Breeding suggests she may improve with time; related to 1m winner Bembridge Ledge; worth a look in the market but passed over otherwise.

Lotsa Kitty

Jockey: Julien Couton Trainer: Scott Tubbs Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Plenty of trackwork in the book; related to 4½f winner Mischievous Kitty; sire gets a fair share of winners over this distance.

Riveralation

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Tim McCanna Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer regularly hit the target; sibling of Catability (5½f winner); entitled to respect as has looked an intriguing prospect during trackwork.

Bewitching Joy

Jockey: Manuel Americano Trainer: Melissa Ledford Age/Wt: 2/8-2

Comment: In the mix as impressive workout history.

Hot Summer Breeze

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 8

Comment: Problems early (broke in a tangle) when last of eight on her debut 20 days ago in blinkers over C&D; has a bit to find with Deep Desires (fifth) on that running; claiming debut; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	2783/100	-

Moonrise Serenade

Jockey: Francisco Monroy Trainer: Faustino Patino Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: From the same family as Malibu Sangria, a winner over 4½f; first racecourse start; overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

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Emerald Downs

22:58

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PHAROAHS LIST is top of the list. He bids for a second C&D success and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

Pharoahs List

Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 68-122

Comment: Good effort when 2½l runner-up last month in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last six; strong contender as jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	1383/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	609/50	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	2211/100	-
25/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	1493/100	-
10/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/25	-

Our Bloke

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Ian Jewell Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 855941

Comment: Returned to winning ways in a claimer last month; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	112/25	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/4	-
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	143/10	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	449/10	-
17/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	169/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	457/10	-

Pedal To The Metal

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 433237

Comment: Finished behind three of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 10l (seventh of 11, bumped at the start) 22 days ago; wasn't at his best last time out following some good runs; this looks a decent race so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	486/25	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	101/25	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	58/5	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
27/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	136/5	-

Mister Midas

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6-345

Comment: Useful in this grade; not beaten too far when fifth here last month in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $8k, $15k tag last time); David Haldar a good booking; likely to go well as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	54/25	-
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	427/100	-
11/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	453/50	-
04/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	317/50	-
13/07/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	39/50	-
26/05/24	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	753/50	-

Roper

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos Trainer: Sergio Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-26162

Comment: Beaten half a length in a claimer last Thursday; claiming value now rises to $8k; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	89/25	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	302/25	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	27/5	-
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	181/50	-
17/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1007/100	-
25/08/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	799/50	-

Creative Om

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Jose Puentes Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 66651

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 2-10; readily accounted for his rivals 13 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $8k; despite that Emerald Downs success, has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/2	-
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	477/100	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	237/20	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	212/5	-
10/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	104/5	-
29/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	189/10	-

K R Rules

Jockey: Carlos Montalvo Trainer: Joe Toye Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 17046

Comment: Not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Turf Paradise in January; comfortably beaten finishing sixth in a claimer upped to 1m 49 days ago; up in class (in for $8k here, $5k tag last time); this line-up contains some strong opposition so he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	28/5	-
10/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	333/50	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	279/10	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	51/10	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	32/5	-
27/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	87/10	-

Good Lovin

Jockey: Frank Alvarado Trainer: Michael Morris Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 831-65

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise; wasn't beaten that far when fifth (beaten just over 5l) splitting Pharoahs List, Roper and Pedal To The Metal three weeks ago in a claimer; capable if in the mood so should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	2287/100	-
07/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/2	-
22/06/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
01/06/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	5/2	-
13/05/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	87/10	-
22/03/24	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	3/2	-

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Emerald Downs

23:26

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HE'S NOT TALKING is hard to look beyond. He was disappointing last time although that may have been only a blip and has been successful at this track before.

He's Not Talking

Jockey: Silvio Amador Trainer: Doug Mcphee Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: -225

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) in an allowance optional claimer upped to 1m last month; clear chance as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	162/25	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/20	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	691/100	-
26/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	91/25	-
11/08/24	Emerald Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	226/25	-
07/07/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	719/50	-

Goin' South

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Blaine Wright Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 24-112

Comment: Cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up on debut for new trainer in front of Tiz's Harbor 20 days ago in a stakes; on target twice in his last three outings; producing consistent form; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	1121/50	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	44/25	-
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/25	-
17/11/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
27/10/24	Pleasanton / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	7/5	-
29/09/24	Fresno / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-

Adios Jojo

Jockey: Kevin Orozco Trainer: Howard Gibson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-313

Comment: Respectable effort finishing third (beaten 3½l) four weeks ago in an allowance race; few miles on the clock with this his fifth race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	1311/100	-
18/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	179/50	-
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	99/20	-
07/09/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	799/100	-

Tiz's Harbor

Jockey: David Haldar Trainer: Isidro Tamayo Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 5-31314

Comment: Finished behind Goin' South in a stakes when beaten 9l in fourth last month; successful twice in his last four starts; ought to give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	29/2	-
01/06/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	91/25	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1467/100	-
17/03/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	17/10	-
07/02/25	Santa Anita / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
08/12/24	Pleasanton / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	39/10	-

Big Bowie

Jockey: Isaias Enriquez Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 336-63

Comment: Not beaten too far (3½l) when behind the reopposing Slew O' Mischief over 5½f (claimer) last month; in for a $40k tag here, up from $25k last time; recent effort was creditable so ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	38/5	-
12/05/25	Emerald Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1043/50	-
16/09/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	1099/100	-
26/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
05/08/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	179/50	-
07/07/24	Emerald Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	133/100	-

Slew O' Mischief

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Frank Lucarelli Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 217261

Comment: Scored by 2l over 5½f here (claimer) last month; managed two wins in his last five outings; up in class (in for $40k); despite that Emerald Downs success, has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	629/100	-
26/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	251/100	-
03/05/25	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	49/20	-
17/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/2	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	16/5	-
18/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-

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