THISTLEDOWN
ALL KNIGHT MUSIC: Never got involved after bobbling at the start Sept. 20. Can offer value
versus basement taggers.
EIFFELEGIONAIRE: Has shown a lot more speed in her last two since being stretched out in
distance. Can take one gate-to-wire.
FIERCE CAT: Heavy chalk in latest never looked comfortable racing over a sloppy track. Loyalty S.
winner gets back on track with a fast surface.
GRAY PACKAGE: Set a pressured pace as the 2-1 favorite and faded to finish fourth last out. A clear
lead is key.
IRISH A.C.: Caught off tracks in both of her starts here, but has done very well posting a second-place
finish Aug. 30 and a win Sept. 17. Looking good.
POWERED HIGH: Canadian import has never cared for wet surfaces, so we’ll give him a pass for the
sixth-place showing last out. Try again.
RARE AFFAIR: Winless on the year, but has shown some interest in her last two starts. Finished a close
fourth Aug. 27 and a good third at 19-1 last out Sept. 17. Tab.
SHAKEEL’S WISH: Handled the stretch out in distance perfectly going wire-to-wire in a maiden claimer
last time. In with a chance versus winners.
4STARSPECIAL: AMERICAN GUY: Speedster is on some roll in his last five starts posting three
wins and two seconds. Breaks on top and never looks back.
LONGSHOT: MAIN DAY: Is known to sneak in a decent effort every now and then, especially at long
odds. Can round out a big exacta.
PIMLICO
ALVINIA: Added Lasix for latest and showed improved early speed and overall interest when
second; lightly raced 4YO is a learning-on-the-job type and still improving.
AMBER JULE: Brings speed to stay in touch with early issue and has the knack for bringing back checks; a
must-use on our exotics tickets.
AWESOME DOE: Rallied wide to pick up second and regain better form following prior sub par try; juvenile
filly gains consistency and improves with experience.
BANK ON THE CHAMP: Middle-moved to lead only to weaken a touch late and finish a close third in first
attempt versus winners most recently; can only get better.
GOLD CLUSTER: Rallied from well back to gain fourth when in with allowance foes in first try off claim by trainer
Schoenthal; barn has options now.
GRAND RED: Blasted clear early and settled for distant second-best behind blowout winner in latest; early zip
cannot be ignored in lower-end claiming dashes.
KALLIE BIRD: Has finished well in both starts since return from brief break, and appears likely to retain sharp
form as a fresh face for fall.
NASHLY’S GROOM: Rallied well from a very wide spot to finish a close-up third in latest turf allowance route; consistent
late punch and "numbers."
PROMENADE AGAIN: Rallied from wide spot to pick up second behind clear winner in latest; primed for another
move forward in third start of current form cycle.
SEVEN TALENTS: Made the pace and battled gamely when collared in the stretch to finish second, dropping a
nose decision in latest; next time.
4STARSPECIAL: RUSH TO GLORY: Has yet to run a poor race through three career starts, most recently
using his early speed to lead throughout in first try with winners; stays hot.
LONGSHOT: WHERE ECHO’S END: Chased the pace and faded in latest, but was claimed by winning Dale
Capuano barn; clear early shake and/or easy pace helps.
