02:30 (UK Time) Mountaineer (USA) 10 Dec 2025
Race 7
3YO plus
Winner $7,875 - 12 run
Dirt (Dirt)
Has shown consistency in recent outings at this level. Solid chance to place; figures among the top finishers.
Has shown consistency in recent outings at this level. Solid chance to place; figures among the top finishers.
Recent form is strong and brings competitiveness at this distance. Major contender and could prove tough in the closing stages.
Recent form is strong and brings competitiveness at this distance. Major contender and could prove tough in the closing stages.
Struggled in latest races; needs big improvement. Looks up against it; not expected in the shake-up.
Struggled in latest races; needs big improvement. Looks up against it; not expected in the shake-up.
Limited impact lately and form lacks depth here. Would surprise if challenging for the win.
Limited impact lately and form lacks depth here. Would surprise if challenging for the win.
Winless in recent runs and outclassed in stronger company. Best watched around these rivals.
Winless in recent runs and outclassed in stronger company. Best watched around these rivals.
Performs respectably over this trip and remains in solid form. Could make things interesting down the straight.
Performs respectably over this trip and remains in solid form. Could make things interesting down the straight.
Recent results uninspiring; others preferred. Unlikely to impact main outcome.
Recent results uninspiring; others preferred. Unlikely to impact main outcome.
Consistent and stakes strong claim with regular positive finishes. Most likely winner if current momentum continues.
Consistent and stakes strong claim with regular positive finishes. Most likely winner if current momentum continues.
Form is erratic but shows flashes of ability. Needs everything to fall right for a place.
Form is erratic but shows flashes of ability. Needs everything to fall right for a place.
Recent efforts have hinted at improvement in closing stages. Possible longshot with outside claims for a minor placing.
Recent efforts have hinted at improvement in closing stages. Possible longshot with outside claims for a minor placing.
Struggled to make an impression in recent starts. Likely faces a stiff challenge.
Struggled to make an impression in recent starts. Likely faces a stiff challenge.
Verdict
Twelve runners contest a 1 1/8 mile event for a $12,500 purse, sure to test stamina and staying power. CAPTAIN CREED stands out for reliability and recent form, likely to be in contention with SKY KEY and KRUG closely matched. ATTA BOY ANTHONY adds further interest, while BEACHWALKER is a longshot who could surprise if finding more late. Expect the leading group to push into the stretch and make for a competitive finish.