The TEXAS STORM Stakes race preview

The TEXAS STORM Stakes over Seven furlongs on the Firm Turf
for all 2 year olds. Attracts only five runners for the purse
of $65,000

Night Dancer filly by Night Shift x Shirley Heights x Native Dancer odds  5/1

Only filly in the race she’s been consistent who’s been in the frame 4 out of  4. Seems to
prefer the turf, Only 1 win though 1st time out way back in april.  Comes from middle of the
pack. J Wallace in the saddle with a 16% strike rate may help.
Verdict…others preferred

Cute Kris S colt by Symboli Kris s x Pleasant Tap x Damascus odds 3/1

5 races so far for this colt broke his maiden tag last time out over todays 7 fulongs on the turf
coming from off the pace to win by 1 1/4 lengths with an SP of 73. D Hall 10% gets the mount today.
Verdict…should at least show

Sandy Hawley colt by King Cugat x Polish Numbers x Woodman  odds 2/1

Unexposed colt with only two runs to his name both on turf both wins. last time out was a 6 1/2
furlong on good turf posting a reasonable SP 72 and holding on to win by 1 1/2 lengths.
One of the tracks top jockeys P Clinger 22% gets the nod.
Verdict…looks well in here to go close

Expedition Everest colt by Kiridashi x Seattle Dancer x Midyan  odds 7/1

Relatively inexpensive bred colt. Takes his place in the field  as his second preference.
Experienced jockey having a poor season P Tolbert 8% on board.
Verdict…out of depth here

Jungle Sky colt by Sky Mesa x War Chant x Gone West  odds 7/5 Fav

The most experienced horse in the field this colts having his 8th race today.  Won 5 and showed 2. Won on both surfaces the last being a dirt 5 1/2 furlong contest where he came from off the pace to win at the wire by 1/4 with a good SP of 79. Top Jock M Russell in the saddle.
Verdict…should win today if all the races haven’t taken their toll