Onward drops in class for an in-form trainer but his best attempt so far came over 7f and a recent poor effort over today’s trip leaves him with questions to answer. Mukulwitz has also been keeping better company at Gulfstream recently but a chance is taken on the less exposed FALKIRK on his reappearance. Only fifth in a much tougher maiden at Churchill Downs behind the smart South Bend on last year’s debut, Ian Wilkes’ grey gets the vote partnered by the meets leading jockey Antonio Gallardo. Branco Maria cost $385,000 and is a Candy Ride newcomer to keep an eye on.
Branco Maria (USA) Candy Ride colt out of Heidi Maria.
Onward (USA) 19-10fav (8-8) Pace fight btwn, tired, 7th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Cajun Brother (8-8) at Gulfstream 6f mdn fst in Mar.
Falkirk (USA) 45-1 (8-6) Passed tired stretch, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind South Bend (8-6) at Churchill Downs 6f mdn fst in Sep.
Mukulwitz (USA) 35-1 (8-11) Tight&brush near turn, 5th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Basquiat (8-11) at Gulfstream 7f mdn fst in Apr.
Five Star Colonel (USA) 25-1 (8-10) Sprinted rail,gave way, 6th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Sense Of Justice (8-10) at Tampa Bay Downs 7f mdn fst in Apr.
Luca Drew The Ace (USA) Field Commission gelding out of Tess The Angel.
Real Grace (USA) 75-1 (8-10) Restless,bobbled start, 11th of 13, 21 1/4l behind Sky Mischief (8-10) at Tampa Bay Downs 6f mdn fst in Apr.
Detective (USA) Malibu Moon colt out of Detect.
