Horse Racing Odds

Thistledown 5:50PM

Claiming Allweather | Flat | 6f

Going: Fast

Verdict

Chess Not Checkers has winning form over C&D while the latest effort of We'll Do It Live may have been a bit better than it looks on paper as she was involved in a pace battle. But ONE SMOKIN' RITA is fancied for this. She is a proven winner and has been a winner over this C&D.

E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 2

1(1)
One Smokin' RitaJ: Alexander ChavezT: Nestor R. Rivera3-51122Weight 8st 7lbsAge 6
13/8
13/86/4
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 43
Produced a string of consistent efforts and a prolific C&D winner; respectable effort (beaten 4l) at Mountaineer Park last month in a starter allowance; arguably the one to beat as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.
6(6)
Absolute MiracleJ: Jefferson SkerrettT: Jeffrey Skerrett2221261Weight 8st 4lbsAge 5
11/4
11/45/2
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Got the job done in an optional claimer by half a length beating We'll Do It Live and Chess Not Checkers last month; a C&D winner.
4(4)
We'll Do It LiveJ: Luis Raul RiveraT: Shane Meyers24-1412Weight 8st 9lbsAge 5
9/2
7/24/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Went close when runner-up in an optional claimer behind Absolute Miracle four weeks ago; successful twice in her last four starts; normally pretty consistent; is respected.
2(2)
Chess Not CheckersJ: Jose A. BrachoT: Jeffrey A. Radosevich3-32123Weight 8st 7lbsAge 7
8/1
15/27/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 28
A winner over C&D; admirably consistent; fair effort when beaten 4l last month in an optional claimer; has a reasonable shout.
7(7)
Sassy WalkerJ: Rocco BowenT: Richard Zielinski32142-6Weight 8st 7lbsAge 6
8/1
7/115/2
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) on debut for new trainer 28 days ago in an allowance race; has won three times in her career; has proven competitive in a race of this nature.
5(5)
First HillJ: Carlos JimenezT: Mike R. Smith8236444Weight 8st 7lbsAge 6
12/1
12/114/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 12
Out of the money, beaten 2l, when fourth in a claimer at Belterra Park two weeks ago; a while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win two years ago) and could be at the extent of her ability; class riser as runs for a $12.5k tag here; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as now looks to be past her prime.
3(3)
Miss Fussy PantsJ: David J. HaldarT: Nestor R. Rivera2513355Weight 8st 7lbsAge 6
12/1
16/114/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 8
Held when fifth beaten 10l last week at Mountaineer Park in an allowance optional claimer; has won here previously; can be a player at this level; drops to a $12.5k tag from $15k.