Mountaineer 30 November 2020

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

67/5

1 Kalama 52

dk g Prospective - East Lake Classic (Orientate)

5 8-4

Marielis Cosme (7)

James Chapman

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 14l behind Carolina Airness when fifth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Belterra Park over 6f in October. Others arrive with stronger credentials.

2 (2)

272993

2 Gideon's Sword 19

dk g Victor's Cry - Executive Pass (Bold Executive)

4 8-11

Gerald Erfle

Placed in five of 20 starts. Third of 6 behind Grazed My Biscuits beaten 3l at 19-5 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. His long losing run has to be a concern and he may have to settle for minor honours.

3 (3)

056-545

3 Indian Show 26

b g Charging Indian - Unforgettable Show (Unforgettable Max)

5 8-11

Jason Wiseman

Unplaced in all 13 starts. Finished 7l behind Grito De Pablito when fifth of 9 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Would be a surprise were he to prevail.

4 (4)

648787

4 Nit Pick 13

ch g Awesome of Course - Cedar Rose (Stephen Got Even)

3 8-6

Ajhari Williams

Jose Lopez

Yet to place in 11 starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Cousin when last of 7 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Easy to draw a line through.

5 (5)

05723-5

5 Pitman Valley 19

ch g Line Of David - Fashion Fur (Mr. Greeley)

4 8-11

Claudie Jr Godsey

Placed twice in eight starts. Finished 13l behind Grazed My Biscuits when fifth of 6 at 17-4 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Place claims.

6 (6)

888346

6 Rock Solid Truth 13

ch g Explosive Truth - Tricky Bride (Grand Reward)

3 8-6

Karl Meeks

Unplaced in all eight starts. Finished 12l behind Mosby's Ranger when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Displayed enough to suggest he can make his presence felt.

7 (7)

633332

7 Pack Twelve 19

b g Mucho Macho Man - Orbital (First Defence)

3 8-6

Juan Silva

Placed in four of nine starts. Beaten a short head by Grazed My Biscuits when second of 6 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. A reproduction of that effort could suffice.

8 (8)

8 Doctor Strong 29

ch c Wicked Strong - Ce Soir (Freud)

3 8-1

Isaias Ayala (5)

James Chapman

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 16l behind Sir Nuisance at 17-4 when last of 8 on his racecourse debut at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Entitled to improve for that effort and this looks easier.

9 (9)

225242

9 Iron Drill 26

dk g Drill - Tuff As Snuff (Cohiba)

3 8-6

Harry Pease

Placed in six of 23 starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Miami Magic when second of 8 at evens fav on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ivan Calderon. Knocking at the door and ought to be thereabouts.

10 (10)

846254

10 Johnny Casino 26

b g Super Saver - Lusaka (Distorted Humor)

3 8-6

Jose Davila

Sara Stanoszek

Placed once in 12 starts. Finished 7l behind Grito De Pablito when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Not the most consistent and difficult to predict.

Forecast: 3/1 Pack Twelve , 7/2 Iron Drill , 9/2 Gideon's Sword , 5/1 Rock Solid Truth , 8/1 Pitman Valley , 8/1 Doctor Strong , 10/1 Kalama , 12/1 Johnny Casino , 20/1 Indian Show , 30/1 Nit Pick (Note: non-runners may affect prices)

Last Updated: 02 Dec 2020 03:59:32

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Verdict

IRON DRILL has proven consistency personified in recent outings, finishing no worse than fifth on his last six starts, and hinted his turn could be near when finishing runner-up over track and trip earlier this month. Pack Twelve lost out by the narrowest of margins when second under these conditions last time and looks next best ahead of Rock Solid Truth.

Top Tip: Iron Drill (9)
Watch out for: Pack Twelve (7)

00:22 Mountaineer (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 2 - Claiming

Winner $4,346 - 9 ran

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

554087

1 Mr. Granite 12

gr/ g Bustin Stones - Embraceable Miss (Sharp Humor)

4 8-11

William Howard

He has won three times from 4f to 5f. Beaten 13l behind Masquerade Party at 40-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f (good) last month. One to avoid.

2 (2)

396778

2 Pequeno Grande 19

ch g Frost Giant - Court Of Dreams (Powerscourt)

5 8-11

Logan Holbrook

C Larue

He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 19l behind Ferlin Husky at 25-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Easy to draw a line through.

3 (3)

444333

3 Cee R Bee 22

b g Liaison - Silver Strike (First Defence)

4 8-11

Eric Reed

He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Third of 6 behind Kentucky Kitten beaten 6l at 1-2fav on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Reached the frame in stronger contests of late and could prove difficult to beat.

4 (4)

097-545

4 Il Est Vite 19

b g Custom For Carlos - My Intended (Bold Ruckus)

6 8-11

Mike Bastin

He has won three times at 7f, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 9l behind Ferlin Husky when fifth of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Will find easier opportunities than this.

5 (5)

11434-9

5 Smiling Mason 21

b g Maltese Dog - So Cheerful (Fortunate Prospect)

5 8-11

Xavier Rivera

He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Amigo's Affair when last of 9 on his latest outing at Mahoning Valley over 6f last month. Failed to fire there but earlier efforts give him hope.

6 (6)

5796/79-

6 Maelstrom 485

dk g Kodiak Kowboy - Run In (Dynaformer)

9 8-11

Jerold Gammon

Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Buddy Bud when last of 9 on his latest outing at Fairmount Park over 6f in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Dennis Smith. Needs new connections to spark some improvement.

7 (7)

253634

7 Trouble X Two 47

ch g Redattore - Sugar 'n Oats (Seattle Song)

10 8-4

Marielis Cosme (7)

Randy Bayley

Has won 16 races from 5f to 1m. Finished 1 1/2l behind Masked when fourth of 6 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 7f (good) in October. Won't be far away on that evidence.

8 (8)

744436

8 Stealin' Summer 28

ch g Summer Bird - Indy Cate (Cat Thief)

7 8-4

James Watkins

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f. Finished 12l behind Sterling General when sixth of 9 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. May have to settle for minor honours.

9 (9)

443544

9 Star Maneuver 12

b g Outflanker - Distant Star (A.P. Indy)

10 8-11

Jose Davila

Julie Stansbury

Has won 14 races from 4f to 6f. Finished 5l behind Masquerade Party when fourth of 8 at 30-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f (good) last month. Will find easier opportunities than this.

Forecast: 3/5 Cee R Bee , 7/2 Trouble X Two , 8/1 Stealin' Summer , 8/1 Smiling Mason , 15/1 Il Est Vite , 20/1 Star Maneuver , 20/1 Maelstrom , 30/1 Pequeno Grande , 30/1 Mr. Granite

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Verdict

CEE R BEE has reached the frame in stronger contests than this of late, the latest when third over an extended five furlongs here earlier this month, and he looks to have been found the ideal opportunity to regain the winning thread. Trouble X Two hasn't been beaten far on his last two starts and can prove the biggest danger ahead of Smiling Mason.

Top Tip: Cee R Bee (3)
Watch out for: Trouble X Two (7)

00:44 Mountaineer (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 3 - Claiming

Winner $4,346 - 8 ran

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

831375

1 Purple Heart Road 13

b g Star Guitar - Scintillating (War Deputy)

4 8-8

Brenda Bell

Successful twice at 1m. Finished 18l behind Uncle Carlito when fifth of 7 at 45-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Would be a surprise were he to prevail.

2 (2)

336374

2 Cheap Shot 34

b g Custom For Carlos - CABIN FEVER (Unbridled Energy)

4 8-8

Jeff Hiles

A winner at 7f. Finished 3 1/2l behind Swing West when fourth of 7 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Mahoning Valley over 1m in October. Drops in grade and dangerous to dismiss.

3 (3)

214626

3 Final Proof 26

dk g Mineshaft - Donna Marie (Came Home)

3 8-6

Isaias Ayala

Virginia Demczyk

Successful twice at 1m. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Chasing The Candy when sixth of 8 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Not the most consistent and difficult to predict.

4 (4)

556123

4 Brodytheoxman 13

dk g Oxbow - Ireland (Afleet Alex)

3 8-6

Guillermo Rodriguez

Jose Lopez

Successful twice at 1m. Third of 7 behind Uncle Carlito beaten 4 1/2l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Finished no worse than third on his last three starts and a bold bid seems assured.

5 (5)

181550

5 Ry's Revenge 6

b g Paynter - Vapor Cloud (Distorted Humor)

3 8-6

Tina Ramgeet

Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 13l behind Maximizer at 19-2 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Mahoning Valley over 6f (good) last month. Hopes rest on the drop in grade working the oracle.

6 (6)

233357

6 Everything Pazible 13

b g Mission Impazible - Promising Vow (Broken Vow)

4 8-8

L Cox

Successful twice at 1m. Well beaten at 9-10fav behind Uncle Carlito when last of 7 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Place claims.

7 (7)

743312

7 Bigdaddy'sflyinghi 13

b g Hard Spun - Sky Girl (Sky Mesa)

3 8-9

Gregory Eidschun

Successful twice at 1m. Beaten 4l by Uncle Carlito when second of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. A reproduction of that effort could suffice.

8 (8)

322524

8 Taurus C 26

b g Astrology - Doris' Diamond (Monarchos)

5 8-8

Douglas Shanyfelt

Successful twice at 1m. Finished 11l behind Chasing The Candy when fourth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Invariably runs his race under these conditions and enters calculations.

Forecast: 5/2 Brodytheoxman , 3/1 Cheap Shot , 7/2 Bigdaddy'sflyinghi , 5/1 Ry's Revenge , 8/1 Taurus C , 8/1 Everything Pazible , 10/1 Final Proof , 30/1 Purple Heart Road

Last Updated: 02 Dec 2020 03:59:33

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Verdict

BIGDADDY'SFLYINGHI impressed in victory on his penultimate start and lost nothing in defeat when runner-up over an extended mile here earlier this month. Brodytheoxman was behind the selection in third last time and is respected while Cheap Shot invariably runs his race in this grade and completes the shortlist.

Top Tip: Bigdaddy'sflyinghi (7)
Watch out for: Brodytheoxman (4)

01:06 Mountaineer (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 4 - Claiming

Winner $4,725 - 6 ran

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

117236

1 Poquito Rose 26

ch m Wilburn - Poquito Nikawa (Parade Ground)

5 8-8

Jake Radosevich

Has won eight races from 4f to 6f. Finished behind Templement when last of 6 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Mahoning Valley over 5f last month. Goes well under these conditions and ought to be thereabouts.

2 (2)

428544

2 Cyclone Betty 62

dk m Cyclotron - G. I. Betty (One Man Army)

7 8-8

Jorge Jr Monserrate

Tina Larue

Winner of five races from 5f to 7f. Finished 15l behind How Sweep It Is when fourth of 5 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f (firm) in September. Will find easier opportunities than this.

3 (3)

316577

3 Colleens Storm 29

b m Tiz Wonderful - Rare Ribbon (Proudest Romeo)

8 8-8

Tina Larue

Has won 13 races from 5f to 7f. Beaten 18l behind Warrior Empress at 66-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Failed to fire on her last two starts and has a bit to prove.

4 (4)

240151

4 Diva Banker 64

dk f Central Banker - La Diva (Vindication)

4 8-8

Kevin Fletcher

Winner of five races at 6f. Won on her latest outing when 1-2fav at Mountaineer Park over 6f in September, beating Classic Arch by 8l. Hugely impressive there and difficult to oppose.

5 (5)

412214

5 Maddymax 47

dk m Munnings - Tye Dye Chikka (Mineshaft)

8 8-8

Tina Ramgeet

Has won 12 races from 4f to 6f. Finished 10l behind College Queen when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f in October. Claims if back to the form of her penultimate success.

6 (6)

061513

6 Liberty Fire 29

b m Colonel John - Frisky Cheerleader (Roar)

6 8-8

Guillermo Rodriguez

Kevin Fletcher

Has won 13 races from 5f to 1m. Third of 6 behind Sure She's Grand beaten 17l at 19-10 on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Looked to find the distance stretching her last time and this trip looks more suitable.

7 (7)

352611

7 Wild Looker 12

b f Warrior's Reward - I Am A Good Looker (Wild West)

4 8-11

Miguel Jimenez

She has won three times from 5f to 6f. A winner at 5-1 at Mountaineer Park over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating K's Machen Em by 4 1/2l. Won her last two and boasts obvious claims.

Forecast: 2/1 Diva Banker , 5/2 Liberty Fire , 3/1 Poquito Rose , 6/1 Wild Looker , 8/1 Maddymax , 10/1 Colleens Storm , 20/1 Cyclone Betty (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 02 Dec 2020 03:59:33

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Verdict

DIVA BANKER sauntered clear to score by nearly nine lengths over track and trip in September and is difficult to oppose after such a dominant performance. Wild Looker has won her last two starts and is respected in her hat-trick bid while Liberty Fire looked to find the mile too far when third last time and could fare better down in trip.

Top Tip: Diva Banker (4)
Watch out for: Wild Looker (7)

01:28 Mountaineer (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming

Winner $5,859 - 8 ran

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

69-

1 Kiss Bob's Grits 405

dk c Baltimore Bob - Kiss Me Now (Wildcat Heir)

3 8-7

Logan Holbrook

Melinda Sanders

Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Kolten's Court when last of 9 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f in October last year. Absent for over a year and best watched.

2 (2)

003547

2 Little John Colony 29

dk g Colonial Colony - Littlemisschoochoo (Silver Train)

3 8-7

Denis Cluley

Unplaced in all 13 starts. Beaten 10l behind Sir Nuisance at 13-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Posted a lacklustre effort there and has a bit to prove.

3 (3)

639-422

3 Ziggy Barcelona 22

ch g Girolamo - Amanda's Desire (Twining)

4 8-4

Eric Reed

Placed twice in six starts. Beaten 1l by Tom when second of 9 at 19-5 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Finished runner-up on his last two starts and could be ready to strike.

4 (4)

208872

4 Chocolate Twist 13

b g Magnus Star - Dixie Feline (Langfuhr)

7 8-11

Lois Meals

Placed in three of 17 starts. Beaten 12l by Cousin when second of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. That effort signalled a return to form and claims if building on that here.

5 (5)

323735

5 Captain Yenner 21

b g Bahamian Squall - Silk Ridge (Eltish)

3 8-7

Juan Gotera

Placed in four of 13 starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Grandpa Jim when fifth of 6 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Not the most consistent and difficult to predict.

6 (6)

444962

6 Mike Mike 8

dk g Handsome Mike - Della's Smile (Gimmeawink)

4 8-11

Alejandro Gomez

Placed twice in 21 starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Money Pit when second of 7 at 9-10fav on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Won't be far away on that evidence.

7 (7)

444637

7 Yesus Star 22

ch g Scat Daddy - Sweet Trip (Carson City)

5 8-11

Carlos Inirio

Placed in six of 35 starts. Beaten 4l behind Tom at 15-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Invariably runs his race under these conditions and one to consider.

8 (8)

670

8 Wings Of Gabe 71

ch g Much The Best - Mah Mercedes (Mahogany Hall)

5 8-11

Paul Overholt

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Brand New Key when last of 10 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f in September. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C Larue. Would be a surprise were he to prevail.

9 (9)

225468

9 R. C. Owens 22

dk g Mauk Four - Havin a Good Time (Peaks and Valleys)

5 8-11

Jose Davila

Sara Stanoszek

Placed in 11 of 34 starts. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Tom at 75-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Easy to draw a line through.

Forecast: 6/5 Ziggy Barcelona , 7/2 Yesus Star , 4/1 Mike Mike , 8/1 Chocolate Twist , 10/1 Little John Colony , 10/1 Captain Yenner , 20/1 R. C. Owens , 30/1 Kiss Bob's Grits , 30/1 Wings Of Gabe (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 02 Dec 2020 03:59:33

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ZIGGY BARCELONA has finished runner-up on his last two starts, the latest over an extended five furlongs here earlier this month, and he looks to have been found an ideal opportunity to shed the maiden tag. Yesus Star and Mike Mike look the pair to concentrate on for minor honours and complete the shortlist.

Top Tip: Ziggy Barcelona (3)
Watch out for: Yesus Star (7)

01:50 Mountaineer (USA) (3YO only)

Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight

Winner $9,765 - 6 ran

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

543234

1 Disciple 20

dk c Artie Schiller - Good Shepherd (Pulpit)

3 8-6

Gary Johnson

Placed twice in eight starts. Finished 10l behind Gran Edition when fourth of 7 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Displayed enough to suggest he could prove difficult to stop.

2 (2)

2 Golden Lance 13

ch c Country Be Gold - Gentle Lana (Gentlemen)

3 8-6

Logan Holbrook

C Larue

Dam won five times at 6f. Well beaten at 60-1 behind Mosby's Ranger when seventh of 8 on his racecourse debut at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. May need more time on that evidence.

3 (3)

3453

3 Mister Ransom 13

ch g Danza - Scorpion Missile (Ormsby)

3 8-6

Franklin Brinkley

Placed twice in four starts. Third of 8 behind Mosby's Ranger beaten 8l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Closely matched with Robertos Ticket (second) on that run and one to consider.

4 (4)

4 Yeudiel 17

dk c Gone Astray - My Wonder Baby (Forestry)

3 8-6

Juan Rodriguez

Placed once in two starts. Beaten behind Chill Haze at 11-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Gulfstream Park West over 6f last month. Claims if back to the form of his debut second.

5 (5)

344428

5 Elusive Motion 17

dk g Great Notion - Deep Run (Wheaton)

3 8-6

Virginia Demczyk

Placed in three of ten starts. Beaten 9l behind Find Your Boaz at 3-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Dale Capuano. Knocking at the door and ought to prove popular.

6 (6)

6 California Onyx 13

dk g Smiling Tiger - Carrie's a Jewel (Slewdledo)

3 8-6

Burton Sipp

Half-brother to California Diamond, won five times between 5f and 6f. Finished 12l behind Mosby's Ranger when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. One to avoid.

7 (7)

644232

7 Robertos Ticket 13

dk g Golden Ticket - Roberto's Rock (Rock Hard Ten)

3 8-6

Julie Pappada

Placed in three of eight starts. Beaten 7l by Mosby's Ranger when second of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Reached the frame on his last three starts and could be ready to strike.

Forecast: 7/5 Disciple , 7/2 Elusive Motion , 9/2 Yeudiel , 5/1 Robertos Ticket , 6/1 Mister Ransom , 15/1 California Onyx , 20/1 Golden Lance (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 02 Dec 2020 03:59:33

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Verdict

DISCIPLE has been threatening to land an event of this nature for some time now and the early dash he displayed before weakening into fourth over a mile here earlier this month suggests the greater emphasis on speed will suit. Robertos Ticket (second) and Mister Ransom (third) are closely matched on their run here last time and look the pair to concentrate on for minor honours.

Top Tip: Disciple (1)
Watch out for: Robertos Ticket (7)

02:13 Mountaineer (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 7 - Claiming

5f 110y

Winner $4,725 - 10 ran

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

241135

1 Flying Frank 26

ch g Congrats - Roman Bluff (Roman Ruler)

8 8-8

Justin Godsey

Has won 16 races from 3f to 1m. Finished 5l behind Wink And A Nod when fifth of 10 at 33-10jt-fav on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Difficult to fault his consistency and enters calculations.

2 (2)

031736

2 Machinist 26

dk g Custom For Carlos - Ms Marigold (Lion Heart)

5 8-8

Brenda Bell

Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. Finished 11l behind Wink And A Nod when sixth of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Behind Be The Change (second) there and no obvious reason why he will exact his revenge.

3 (3)

133622

3 Be The Change 13

ch g Flashy Bull - Witch's Coven (Cuvee)

6 8-8

Gerald Erfle

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 2l by Dionysus' Chalice when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f last month. Finished runner-up on his last two starts and boasts obvious claims.

4 (4)

151889

4 Marty Who 36

dk g The Way Home - La Confidence (Grand Slam)

9 8-8

Loren Cox

Has won 12 races from 5f to 1m. Beaten 10l behind Ten Twenty Nine at 55-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f in October. One to avoid.

5 (5)

512241

5 Sleeping Giant 35

b g Red Giant - Itstartswithadream (American Chance)

8 8-8

Donald Blankenship

Has won eight races from 5f to 7f. A winner at 9-1 at Mountaineer Park over 5f on his latest outing in October, beating Gifted Justice by 1/2l. Won two of his last five and dangerous to dismiss.

6 (6)

668411

6 Horse Fly 27

b g Mineshaft - Raised Right (Giant's Causeway)

6 8-11

Cally Herrington

Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m. A winner at 14-5 at Mountaineer Park over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating Reeder by 1 3/4l. Completed a double in fluent fashion and rates a threat to all.

7 (7)

866318

7 Bern Cigars 27

b g Weigelia - Smart Caller (Caller I. D.)

4 8-1

Ben Delong

He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 20l behind High Rolling Dude at 20-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Claims if back to the form of his penultimate success.

8 (8)

522467

8 Yes Darlin 26

b g Yesbyjimminy - Darlin Dixie (Dixie Brass)

6 8-8

Chris Mcintosh

He has won four times at 6f. Beaten 12l behind Wink And A Nod at 35-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 6f last month. Would be a surprise were he to prevail.

9 (9)

7-65151

9 It's The Journey 26

dk g Mineshaft - Traceable (Forest Wildcat)

7 8-11

Guillermo Rodriguez

Eddie Clouston

Has won eight races from 5f to 1m. A winner at 3-1 at Mountaineer Park over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating O'Prado Perk by 3/4l. Made a winning track debut that day and could have more to offer under these conditions.

10 (10)

311386

10 Everglide Drive 33

dk g Perfect Circle - Everglide (Pauliano)

5 8-8

Shane Spiess

He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Finished 14l behind Springmeier when last of 6 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 5f in October. Not at his best the last twice and others preferred.

Forecast: 2/1 Be The Change , 4/1 It's The Journey , 5/1 Flying Frank , 6/1 Horse Fly , 6/1 Bern Cigars , 8/1 Sleeping Giant , 12/1 Everglide Drive , 15/1 Machinist , 30/1 Marty Who , 30/1 Yes Darlin

Last Updated: 02 Dec 2020 03:59:33

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IT'S THE JOURNEY made a winning track debut when scoring by just under a length over this distance earlier this month and could have more to offer under these conditions. Be The Change has finished runner-up on his last two starts and can prove the biggest danger ahead of Flying Frank.

Top Tip: It's The Journey (9)
Watch out for: Be The Change (3)

02:34 Mountaineer (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming

Winner $11,215 - 5 ran

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

681121

1 Accolades Galore 19

b f Drosselmeyer - Doubled Vision (Is It True)

4 8-11

Richard Zielinski

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. A winner at 19-2 at Mountaineer Park over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Legendarys First by 2 1/2l. Won three of her last four and that latest success was impressive.

2 (2)

324133

2 Loran Holiday (ARG) 28

b m Harlan's Holiday - Miss Loran (Numerous)

6 8-8

Jeff Hiles

Winner of six races at 1m. Third of 7 behind H. F. Carmel beaten 4l at 12-5fav on her latest outing at Mahoning Valley over 1m last month. Knocking at the door and ought to be thereabouts.

3 (3)

112116

3 Three Illusions 19

ch m Algorithms - Heart Of A Chief (Tabasco Cat)

6 8-8

Noel Vigil

Richard Zielinski

Has won 11 races from 6f to 1m. Well beaten at 3-10fav behind Accolades Galore when sixth of 7 on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jose Atala. Joined leading connections since that run and interesting contender.

4 (4)

133514

4 Friday 19

b f Shackleford - Tip Tap Poe (Tapit)

4 8-8

Tina Ramgeet

She has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 12l behind Accolades Galore when fourth of 7 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m last month. Claims if back to the form of her penultimate success.

5 (5)

213044

5 War Eagle's Love 39

b m Birdstone - Island Prayer (Pulpit)

5 8-1