Colonial Downs
Today, July 18, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
DEADPAN represents a barn with a superb record in similar races and looks to have decent claims. Publicity has less on plate here than in last race and is the pick of the remainder. Gryphon is likely to be thereabouts 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. Represents a leading outfit. Merits serious consideration. - 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. This looks an easier assignment than last time. Good chance and well worth place in this. 
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. Good last-time-out run is accompanied by a decent timefigure.
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. Jockey has a superb strike-rate at this track.
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. Firmly up against it on form ratings.- 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
VerdictSuccessful once so far from four tries. Ran a career best when 10¼ lengths sixth in starter allowance at Churchill Downs when last seen. 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. Hasn't an easy task on the figures.
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. Can expect a drop off in form having left previous barn. Looks one of the lesser lights in this company.
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
VerdictSuccessful once so far from four attempts. Best form when successful in maiden claimer here by 1¾ lengths second time up. Makes limited appeal.- 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