Colonial Downs
Today, July 18, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
DEADPAN comes from a barn that specialises in this type of contest and seems the one they have to beat. Publicity has less on plate here than in last race and is our next pick. Gryphon is another who demands a second look.
Deadpan
Gryphon
Publicity
R9 1m Claim
R9 1m Claim
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 5. DeadpanJ: Sheldon RussellT: Brittany T. RussellF: 6368-3236
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictBelow form last time out at Laurel Park 8 weeks ago. Barn's runners command the utmost respect. One of the likelier types here. 
1. Keen SurgeJ: Daniel CentenoT: Richard P. SillamanF: 04126- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictRespectable effort last time out at Laurel Park 5 weeks ago. Partnered by one of the best riders here.- 10. PublicityJ: Axel ConcepcionT: Genevieve LondonoF: 72-190740
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictBelow form last time out at Ellis Park 15 days ago. Dropped a rung on the class ladder in this race. Little doubting credentials and chance is there for all to see. - 11. GryphonJ: Micah J. HusbandsT: Mark E. CasseF: 1456
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictSuccessful once so far from four tries. Ran a career best when 10¼ lengths sixth in starter allowance at Churchill Downs when last seen. Should appreciate coming up against these lesser rivals. 
9. MeistersingerJ: Gavin AshtonT: Mark E. CasseF: 4258-571- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictWinner last time out at Gulfstream Park 10 weeks ago. Others have better form ratings.
6. Just For GigglesJ: Ismerio VillalobosT: Damon R. DilodovicoF: 54-7515- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictCareer best last time out at Laurel Park 27 days ago. Has changed trainer.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
7. Gamblin GeorgeJ: Antonio A. GallardoT: James A. KelleyF: 97924-18- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
8. Better Watch ItJ: Johan RosadoT: Madison F. MeyersF: 617788-23- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictThird last time out at Laurel Park 5 weeks ago. Plenty to find on the figures and looks firmly out of depth.
12. KunoozJ: Emmanuel EsquivelT: Kieron MageeF: 7-016652- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
3. The Count Is OnJ: Mychel J. SanchezT: Susan S. CooneyF: 22187-7- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- B
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
VerdictRespectable effort last time out at Indiana Grand 7 weeks ago. Remains to be seen whether change of barn will work. Looks to be facing an uphill task.
2. Great ArtistJ: Horacio KaramanosT: Phillip CapuanoF: 616- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
4. Gotta Have A GuyJ: Ben CurtisT: Madison F. MeyersF: 7190-- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 265
VerdictOne win from four runs. Best form when accounting for rest by 1¾ lengths and more in maiden claimer here on second start. Hard to enthuse about his chances on form ratings.