FROM THE HORSES MOUTH – 5037

From the Horses Mouth

1 – ACE’S CHRISTMAS(NY) – red flags always go up when you see a horse distanced in their last race as this mare was, but she is entered right back, has a class edge, the rail, and plenty of speed to spare

9 – DURGA(NY) – spots this field in wins and experience, but she looks like the best closer in a field loaded with frontrunners, has been keeping better company and tries locals for the first time

8 – BUSTIN ASSE(NY) – winner of half of her 36 starts, turns back into a sprint but has to overcome the outside post with several horses inside her that will be sprinting from the gate

1 – BIG ADVENTURE(KY) – stakes winner has never raced against limited winners lifetime. Last was deceiving against a field stacked with Stakes winners and should perform much better on Saturday

12 – KINMEDARU(KY) – took an immediate liking to the turf when switched to the green last time out and posting a career best 102 speed figure

5 – PJ THIS WORKS(KY) – returns to a sprint and posted trip digits in last, always a factor

4 – MAGENTA DOG(NZ) – returns to the claiming ranks after a series of competitive starts in MSW company

3 – MONTAUK(NY) – tries claimers for the first time and can’t be any worse than the rest of these at this level

8 – THE AMERICAN DREAM(KY) – turned in a decent effort in her debut, filly is bred to go long and is out of a mare who made a good living routing on the turf

2 – FAYETTA(KY) – was making up ground late when stretching out for the first time last time out and is eligible to improve off that start

3 – RICH WHITE GIRL(KY) – tries turf for the first time and would be much the best if she takes a liking to the weeds

8 – GIANT GHOST(KY) – hasn’t seen an allowance field in a year and a half which might explain why he hasn’t won a race in over a year

7 – MR. JAMES DEAN(KY) – hard hitter will make you earn it if you want to beat him, three wins in five around two turns for this 2011 Bluegrass Derby starter

4 – GREAT I GOT IT(IRE) – took a year and a half but this one is finally got back on the turf in last, and in a big way

2 – POWERUNDERCONTROL(IRE) – won going away when breaking his maiden last time out going 10 furlongs, right back

3 – BACK BY SUNRISE(KY) – tries turf for first time, half to two stakes winners on the turf from a stakes winning mare who earned a living racing in turf routes

5 – REAL DUBAI(ENG) – earned his diploma last time out racing 10 furlongs on the turf, would be happy with part

4 – KASHABLONCA(KY) – in top form with best races still ahead of him while others in here have their best racing days behind them

10 – STATE THE OBVIOUS(LA) – first or second in15 of 23 lifetime starts, can’t dismiss that kind of consistency

5 – DYNIMIGHT(KY) – crafty veteran was over-matched in recent pair but is undefeated in allowance company in his last three starts and has been turning in steady triple digit speeds

10 – FORMAL GAL(IRE) – turned in a creditable effort in debut over the turf on this oval. and is out of a multi-stakes winning mare over the turf

9 – TOBLERONE COCKTAIL(KY) – took a big jump when switched to the turf last time out and should improve off of that effort

8 – OLD DIMENSION(KY) – Dynaformer filly tries turf for the first time and might be worth a look at first asking

9 – WISSPER(KY) – was full of run in debut, stretches out, could lead every step, and hails from a stakes winning mare who made her living going around two turns

7 – FIVEO’CLOCKSHADOW(JPN) – was closing fast in PA last time out and gets to move the tassel if he rates closer this time around

8 – COLD AS STONE(KY) – Bernardini first time starter from an Alydar x Prince John mare…need I say more

8 – SONS OF VULCAN(IRE) – second in all four starts but added distance does the trick this time around…graduation day

3 – FORTHELUVOFTHEGAME(KY) – always running at the end but has to keep contact with the field

2 – LEGS UP TO HERE(KY) – gets out of the gate fast and could play catch me if you can with the rest of the field

4 – KING OF ALL KINGS(KY) – snatched up for 50k five races back and this non-winner of 1x has been giving winners fits in much harder to compete in Starter Alw races

1 – TRULY GIFTED(KY) – won this distance and is bred to be a good one, best of rest

2 – WHY I OUGHTA(KY) – one for twelve lifetime looked better in route debut last time out but drops back into a sprint and could resort to his usual fade

5 – MINE IS DANGEROUS(KY) – Grade I winner came back to the races full of run and is ready to make his mark in graded company once again

9 – SAME OLD TUNE(KY) – Graded performer looked anything like one in last

finishing far back after winning easily in allowance in return from layoff. One more chance

1 – JUST BOOK IT(IRE) – is racing in top form and has been well conditioned to make the step to the next level

7 – WEATHER WARMING(CAN) – Canadian bred looks ready for the big time and is on the verge of a new top

2 – LEGAL EMBRACE(KY) – twice a G2 winner this distance, going away in latest, one to beat

10 – UPPER CLASS CHEESE(AUS) – tactical speed could puts her in a very good position in speed heavy field

6 – AMUSING ANYMORE(KY) – has been through the battles and won a few wars, looks best against the reinforcements

12 – VIEW TO ENJOY(KY) – hasn’t broken through at the stakes level yet, but benefits from his closing kick and is rounding into top form

1 – MY SUNSHINE(KY) – winner of four of five, popped a 107 speed figure first time a route in last, speed and the rail, 56-1…ok I’m in

4 – TI LUNG(KY) – battled every step in debut only to blink at the wire, out of one of the top broodmares in the game, Mother of Dragons…moves to the head of the class

12 – SUZY’S GIANT(KY) – switches to dirt after making a late move in her turf debut, out of the Hall of Fame mare Suzyjinsky who produced four stakes winners, two graded herself

6 – AN AWESOME FEELING(KY) – connections have to be wondering why they even entered this race, well-bred filly could put a nice notch on her gun if she can beat these two

3 – GORGEOUS GEORGE(IRE) – not much to get excited about here, in a race written for the “Toast of the Coast.” Generous odds, make the bet