TIGER BLOOD can deservedly regain the winning thread with conditions in his favour, while About Today and Trikitraki are likely to be thereabouts as well.
Successful twice at 5f on firm and good ground. Finished 8l behind Highway Bound when sixth of eight at 17-2 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 7f (good) in June. Not fancied.
Has won 19 races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 15l behind Artemus Citylimits at 12-1 when last of eight on his latest outing at Belmont Park over 6f (good) in July. The one to be with.
He has won four times at 5f on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished behind Gone Inzane when fourth of eight on his latest outing at Penn National over 5f in July. Needs more to figure.
Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 4 1/2l behind Justwaveandsmile when sixth of eight at 11-2 on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 5f (good) in July. Opposable.
Successful twice at 5f on firm ground and on the all-weather. Third of six behind Nerve beaten 1 3/4l at 18-5 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) in May. Warrants serious consideration.
Placed twice in four starts. Third of four behind Sir Alfred James beaten 10l at 14-5 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 5f last month. Can get involved.
Winner of five races at 6f on firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 15l behind Air Token at 4-1 when last of eight on his latest outing at Laurel Park over 6f in October last year. Respected.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Alex Joon when fourth of seven at 25-1 on his latest outing at Colonial Downs over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time, which will need to have an effect.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of seven behind Legal Deal beaten 1 3/4l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 6f in July. Main track only.
Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Monmouth Park over 5f (good) last month, beating Jesters Honor. Reserve.
Race Tip
TIGER BLOOD can deservedly regain the winning thread with conditions in his favour, while About Today and Trikitraki are likely to be thereabouts as well.