Colonial Downs
Today, July 18, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
DEADPAN could hardly be in better hands and should give backers a good run for their money. Publicity is facing an easier assignment than last time and appeals most of the rest. Gryphon deserves some consideration as well.
Deadpan
Publicity
Gryphon
R9 1m Claim
R9 1m Claim
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. DeadpanJ: Sheldon RussellT: Brittany T. RussellF: 6368-3236
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictBelow form last time out at Laurel Park 8 weeks ago. Trainer often makes hay in these events. Sets a high standard and difficult to oppose. - 10. PublicityJ: Axel ConcepcionT: Genevieve LondonoF: 72-190740
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictBelow form last time out at Ellis Park 15 days ago. Rivals today aren't as classy as those last time. Claims are there for all to see and isn't taken lightly. 
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
VerdictRunner-up last time out at Delaware Park 27 days ago. Clocked a good time on latest start.
1. Keen SurgeJ: Daniel CentenoT: Richard P. SillamanF: 04126- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictRespectable effort last time out at Laurel Park 5 weeks ago. Ridden by a jockey whose record here is enviable.
8. Better Watch ItJ: Johan RosadoT: Madison F. MeyersF: 617788-23- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictThird last time out at Laurel Park 5 weeks ago. Makes limited appeal.- 11. GryphonJ: Micah J. HusbandsT: Mark E. CasseF: 1456
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictHas had four runs so far, winning once. Improved on previous form when 10¼ lengths sixth in starter allowance at Churchill Downs last time out. Has competed in much stronger races. 
9. MeistersingerJ: Gavin AshtonT: Mark E. CasseF: 4258-571- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictWinner last time out at Gulfstream Park 10 weeks ago. Up against it on based on the form ratings.
3. The Count Is OnJ: Mychel J. SanchezT: Susan S. CooneyF: 22187-7- Price History:
- 13.00
- 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 is a positive. Not difficult to pass over.
6. Just For GigglesJ: Ismerio VillalobosT: Damon R. DilodovicoF: 54-7515- Price History:
- 23.00
- 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.
4. Gotta Have A GuyJ: Ben CurtisT: Madison F. MeyersF: 7190-- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 265
VerdictHas had four runs so far and won once. Ran best race when successful in maiden claimer here by 1¾ lengths on second start. Hasn't an easy task on the figures.- Unnamed Favourite
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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
2. Great ArtistJ: Horacio KaramanosT: Phillip CapuanoF: 616- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15