03:06 Turf Paradise (USA) 12 Dec 2025
Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
3YO plus
Winner $11,025 - 8 run
Dirt (Dirt)
Consistent performer, showed grit in recent sprint efforts. Could be fighting for the top spot late in this line-up.
Consistent performer, showed grit in recent sprint efforts. Could be fighting for the top spot late in this line-up.
Handled similar fields well and ran on gamely last time. Could finish just off the top few with more to offer.
Handled similar fields well and ran on gamely last time. Could finish just off the top few with more to offer.
Struggled to make an impact in recent sprints. Needs a career-best effort to challenge for the win.
Struggled to make an impact in recent sprints. Needs a career-best effort to challenge for the win.
Stays on late, form solid enough to threaten top places. Can fight out the placings if repeating latest form.
Stays on late, form solid enough to threaten top places. Can fight out the placings if repeating latest form.
Ran well in prior attempts at this level, runs on strong. Should be competitive and is a solid placing choice.
Ran well in prior attempts at this level, runs on strong. Should be competitive and is a solid placing choice.
Recent finishes show improvement, trainer Stokes gets results. Has upset potential and could surprise with a strong run.
Recent finishes show improvement, trainer Stokes gets results. Has upset potential and could surprise with a strong run.
Form is patchy but has shown closing speed at times. Could come into play late for a minor spot.
Form is patchy but has shown closing speed at times. Could come into play late for a minor spot.
Verdict
Over 6 1/2 furlongs for a $17,500 purse, this contest draws together both proven winners and hungry improvers. BRUCKNER arrives off dominant form and should be the target for the rest. GOLDEN GREEK and ATMOSPHERIC RIVER are expected to press the issue early, with MOONLIGHT ROAD lurking for a late rally. BIG JIMMY, under trainer Stokes, is the longshot who could shake things up among the principals if he builds on recent improvement.