Stand out between the top two picks in this maiden claiming sprint. The favorite returns from a long spell and commands respect. A placed runner from a good stable adds depth.

🥇 Top Contender: 4 Shiny Orb
Resumes from a long 40 week spell. Must be respected from this yard that prepares horses well fresh. Marginal top pick based on class and fitness. The horse looks very fit and ready for a strong return.

🥈 Main Challenger: 1 My Sweet Forza
Placed last start at Emerald Downs. Trained by Jorge Maravilla who has a good record at this track. Capable of getting into the money with a clean run. Has shown consistent ability.

🥉 Value Contender: 3 Mr. Mount Dutton
In the money last start running third at Turf Paradise. Should run fitter for past attempts. For wider exotics at decent value.

The favorite placed strongly when resuming and looks hard to go past. A last start maiden winner returns from a break and could surprise at bigger returns.

🥇 Top Contender: 6 Mr. Executive
Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Emerald Downs when resuming. Keep an eye on the Blaine D trained runner. Hard to go past on current form and fitness.

🥈 Main Challenger: 3 Nitro Boost
Resumes after a 10 week spell. Won last start to break maiden at Turf Paradise. Capable of getting into the money with improvement second up.

🥉 Value Contender: 4 Tigersun
Back from a 38 week spell. Finished midfield last start at Emerald Downs. For wider exotics at bigger odds.

Looks a toss up between the top two selections in this claiming race. The favorite has three wins from seven attempts this campaign. A consistent placed runner has six placings this preparation.

🥇 Top Contender: 3 A Real Jewel
In the money last start running third at Emerald Downs. Has six placings from nine runs this preparation. For exotics and looks very fit. The horse has consistent form lines.

🥈 Main Challenger: 4 Gi Gis Map
Three wins from seven attempts this campaign. Won all previous races as a favorite. Genuine contender and the horse to beat on current form.

🥉 Value Contender: 6 Aventapp
Disappointed when placing as favorite last start at Turf Paradise. Placed all previous races as a favorite. Has three placings from six runs this prep. For wider exotics.

The top selection won once this preparation and comes from a good stable. A first starter at this distance could surprise. Competitive claiming race.

🥇 Top Contender: 3 Chica Tigre
Won once this preparation at Turf Paradise three runs back. From a good stable that prepares horses well. Genuine contender in this lineup. The horse looks very fit.

🥈 Main Challenger: 1 Kir Royale
Finished fifth last start at Emerald Downs when first up. First try at this distance which could suit. For exotics and multi bets.

🥉 Value Contender: 2 Kinky Moon
Back from a six week let-up. Just missed as favorite last start at Turf Paradise. For wider exotics at decent value.

Looks a race where the form will stand up. The favorite was narrowly beaten when resuming and looks a big chance. A first starter from a strong camp could surprise.

🥇 Top Contender: 3 Lead The Charge
Racing well without winning. Narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Emerald Downs when first up. Big chance to break through today. The horse looks very fit.

🥈 Main Challenger: 7 Midnight Tiger
First starter on debut. From a strong camp that prepares horses well. For exotics and watch the market closely.

🥉 Value Contender: 2 Crossbone
Placed when fresh. Ran fourth last start at Emerald Downs. Consider in exotics at bigger odds.

Will be a close run race between the top picks. A last start winner from the track has solid claims. A placed runner from a strong camp must be considered.

🥇 Top Contender: 4 Flash That Smile
Placed last start at Emerald Downs when resuming. From a strong camp that prepares horses well. Must be considered in this lineup. The horse looks very fit.

🥈 Main Challenger: 7 Janey
Winner at only start at Emerald Downs. Has won at the track before. Has solid claims on debut form alone.

🥉 Value Contender: 5 Alluring Valentine
Last start winner to break maiden at Emerald Downs when resuming. From a good stable. In with a genuine chance at value.

The favorite is a last start winner who has won or placed in both career starts. Looks the testing material. A fresh runner from a good stable could threaten.

🥇 Top Contender: 2 Ole’s Surprise
Last start winner to break maiden at Emerald Downs when fresh. Won or placed in two races to start career. The testing material and the horse to beat. Looks very impressive.

🥈 Main Challenger: 4 Robin Racer
First up after a 10 week break. Must respect a Tom Wenzel trained horse. For wider exotics and multi bets.

🥉 Value Contender: 6 Cantcatchthiscat
Let-up and has very strong form at Emerald Downs. Consider in exotics at decent value.

The favorite was narrowly beaten last start and looks a winning chance. A runner from the inside barrier draws well and looks threatening. Competitive claiming finale.

🥇 Top Contender: 3 General Jimbo
Two wins from 11 attempts this campaign. Only just missed last start, finishing half a length behind the winner at Emerald Downs. A winning chance and the horse to beat.

🥈 Main Challenger: 1 F B I Bob
Drawn the rails which is a significant advantage. Won once this preparation at Turf Paradise two runs back. Looks threatening from the inside draw.

🥉 Value Contender: 5 Hot Goblin
In the money last start running third at Emerald Downs when fresh. Ran eighth at Santa Anita when last second up. In with a chance at bigger odds.