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SA 2026-10-23 Race 3 $27,000
Sprint 6.5f T
Claiming (Clm 30000n3l) BUN
Post Time:
OFF
Current Plot Fit:
Fit: 045 097 [ 0 ] 040 [ 0 ] 065 [ 0 ]
Current Contention:
[ qI% 66 66 77 66 | 9 h ]
Current Speed Rate:
23-Myth[1.12] nAboveMyth[2] nHorses[9] SpeedRatio[.23]
0-Myth[1.12] nAboveMyth[0] nHorses[9] SpeedRatio[.00]

Contention New:

STD / SURF / DIST / SD


                    

Speed Rate New:


                    
PlotFit Fit: 045 097 [ 0 ] 040 [ 0 ] 065 [ 0 ]
Contention [ qI% 66 66 77 66 | 9 h ]
SpeedRate
Order of Finish
OptixFocus Race Analysis
Final Pace Scenario: MELTDOWN
Confidence: VERY LOW
The pace setup projects a high-stress environment with significant early contention from forward runners like [h:3-BURNING RUBBER], [h:5-STRAIGHT BUZZIN], and [h:6-GAZON_GB]. This dynamic heavily favors off-the-pace runners who can capitalize on a pace collapse, particularly [h:4-MIO BAMBINO] who sits favorably in the tracking pack with strong finishing shape, while [h:1-AMIGO G A] will attempt to make a late rally.
PN Horse RS Jockey Trainer ML Live Odds Double Odds Your Ratings Focus Ratings Fair Odds Edge Insights
1 AMIGO G A PAYERAS EDGAR QUINONEZ ROLANDO
10
No Rating TIER 2-
Reasoning: [h:1-AMIGO G A] plots in the lower-right quadrant as a square on the standard view, fitting the race shape as an off-the-pace closer with a [rs:C:unknown] profile. Exiting a standard 21-day turnaround, he has the potential to pass fading runners late. However, the lack of recent surface and distance plotting adds a layer of uncertainty compared to top contenders.
Downsides: Lacks recent relevant surface-and-distance plot data, requiring a projection on today's turf sprint conditions.
Assessment
Form
Neutral
[h:1-AMIGO G A] enters on 21 days rest, which maintains his racing sharpness. His form appears stable and he should run his typical closing race.
Race 1 of cycle: Returning on standard three-week spacing in continuous racing form.
Speed
Neutral
His late pace numbers suggest he can finish adequately if the projected pace collapse unfolds. He will need to improve his early positioning to avoid being left with too much to do.
Plot
Neutral
Plots in the lower-right quadrant as a square on the standard graph, which agrees with his late-running tendencies. The absence of a surface-distance plot tempers enthusiasm slightly.
Class
Neutral
He appears properly placed at this claiming level where an honest closing effort can earn a share. He does not hold an obvious class advantage but fits comfortably.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
T
T
D
6f
5f
6.5f
OClm 50000
Clm 25000n2l
Clm 12500n2l
B-
B
C+
84
78
70
5
1
8
NASAL_S,TROUBLE_S,WIDE,MOVE,FLOW
NASAL_S,SLOG,SAVED,MOVE,TROUBLE-,BLANKET
NASAL_S,SLOG,PLODDY
oF:OF3:3 OptixFIG IMPROVEMENTS in a row with no Layoff >45 DAYS:Figs=70-78-84*oG:NT:Last Race HIGHEST OptixFIG in last 48 months:84:84|78|70|73|63|66|70|63|76*oG:NTLP:Last Race HIGHEST Late Pace in last 48 months and at or above today's Late Pace Par:89:Par=87:89|84|72|73|85|64|79|72|83
-0.26
-0.97
-0.24
-1.47 .-.
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2 SAMMY DAVIS JARAMILLO E SADLER JOHN W
3.5
No Rating TIER 3
Reasoning: [h:2-SAMMY DAVIS] enters on short 19-day spacing and plots with mixed shapes, showing an upper-left circle on standard but a lower-left square on the surface-distance map. His validated [rs:EP:pass] and [rs:P:pass] profile indicates he can stalk, but he will need to navigate traffic along the inside rail. He figures to be fighting for minor awards if the pace becomes too taxing.
Downsides: Inside draw could force him to engage early or risk getting shuffled back behind a wall of pace rivals.
Assessment
Form
Neutral
[h:2-SAMMY DAVIS] returns quickly off a 19-day rest, signaling fitness and soundness. His form cycle is currently maintaining a steady baseline.
Race 1 of cycle: Returning on standard quick turnaround without an extended freshening.
Speed
Neutral
Possesses moderate early pace and acceptable late punch when not pushed beyond his comfort zone. A contested pace may test his staying power in the drive.
Plot
Neutral
Shows a circle in the upper-left on standard, but transitions into a lower-left square on the surface-distance plot. His [rs:EP:pass] profile supports a stalking trip if he avoids an outright duel.
Class
Neutral
Fits evenly alongside this field of claimers without holding a distinct edge. He will need every factor to go his way to land on top.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
D
D
T
6.5f
6.5f
8f
OClm 50000n1x
Clm 50000
OClm 80000n1x
C+
B-
C+
75
80
79
6
3
6
SLOG,TROUBLE_S,TACTIC-,TROUBLE,SAVED
.
WARM,TROUBLE_S,RUSH,SAVED,NO_PUSH,PREP?
-0.48
-1.22
1.21
-0.49 .-.
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3 BURNING RUBBER HERNANDEZ JUAN J MCCARTHY SEAN
1.6
No Rating TIER 2
Reasoning: [h:3-BURNING RUBBER] is the most formidable of the forwardly placed horses, displaying a solid square shape in the upper-left quadrant across both plots. His [rs:EP:pass] running style demonstrates enough quality to contest the early pace while retaining sufficient late energy to fight on. He remains a primary contender if he can shake loose or sit slightly off the most heated speed duel.
Downsides: Faces intense early pressure from multiple rivals which could compromise his finishing strength.
Assessment
Form
Positive
[h:3-BURNING RUBBER] arrives on a standard 21-day cycle, indicating sharp fitness and good consistency. He projects to hold his peak form into today's contest.
Race 1 of cycle: Regular 21-day spacing demonstrates consistent racing activity.
Speed
Positive
Possesses brisk early foot accompanied by competitive late pace capability for an early pace type. That stamina edge gives him a chance to withstand a heated race flow.
Plot
Positive
Positioned in the upper-left quadrant on both standard and surface-distance views as a square, which is unusual and advantageous for a speed horse. His [rs:EP:pass] validation confirms his natural forward placement.
Class
Positive
He fits the competitive baseline for today's condition and has run consistently against similar fields. His overall quality makes him a formidable presence.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
T
T
T
6f
8f
5f
OClm 50000
OClm 50000
OClm 50000
B-
B-
C+
84
83
83
4
4
5
PRESSED,SAVED,NO_KEEP
PRESSED,SAVED
WIDE
0.74
1.74
1.21
3.69 .-.
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4 MIO BAMBINO ROSARIO JOEL KORINER BRIAN J
2
No Rating TIER 2+
Reasoning: [h:4-MIO BAMBINO] is exceptionally well-positioned to capitalize on the projected pace collapse with his [rs:C:pass] running style. His presence as a prominent square in the lower-right quadrant on both standard and surface-distance maps gives him the tactical profile best suited to pass tiring speeds late. With reliable spacing of 33 days, he holds a clear tactical edge over the contested frontrunners.
Downsides: He is dependent on the contested early pace materializing as projected to set up his sustained closing kick.
Assessment
Form
Positive
[h:4-MIO BAMBINO] enters off a productive 33-day rest which represents ideal spacing for an off-the-pace runner. He appears to be holding steady form and should maintain his competitive closing profile.
Race 1 of cycle: Entering off normal 33-day spacing within active racing rhythm without any extended freshening.
Speed
Positive
His late pace numbers suggest he will be running on when others are flattening out in the final furlong. His mid-pack pace figures are sufficient to keep him within striking distance before delivering his finishing move.
Plot
Positive
[h:4-MIO BAMBINO] plots as a large square in the lower-right quadrant across both standard and distance maps, aligning perfectly with his [rs:C:pass] designation. This geometry gives him the optimal finishing profile in a race marked by heavy front-end contention.
Class
Positive
[h:4-MIO BAMBINO] is appropriately spotted at the level and matches up well against this field under allowance claiming conditions. His late punch makes him dangerous against this tier of competition.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
D
D
D
6.5f
8f
8f
OClm 20000n1x
Clm 16000n3l
Clm 16000n3l
B-
B-
B
89
77
86
4
3
2
TACTIC-,RUSH,SAVED,SHUFFLE,MOVE
NASAL_S,SLOG,TROUBLE_S,MOVE,X_WIDE,BTL
NASAL_S,WARM,SLOG,COVER,MOVE,CLOSE
oN:GW2:GREEN KEYWORDS in 2nd RACE back:1|BTL*oG:NT:Last Race HIGHEST OptixFIG in last 48 months:89:89|77|86|86|89|80|83|79|87|84|74|65|87|87|88|84|78|77*oG:NTLP:Last Race HIGHEST Late Pace in last 48 months and at or above today's Late Pace Par:100:Par=87:100|83|97|94|81|84|89|79|84|87|78|59|89|90|88|90|79|87
1.11
-0.19
-0.24
0.68 .-.
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5 STRAIGHT BUZZIN FREY KYLE WRIGHT BLAINE D
12
No Rating SUPERFECTA
Reasoning: [h:5-STRAIGHT BUZZIN] returns from a 70-day layoff and plots as a large circle in the upper-left quadrant across both the standard and surface-distance maps. His [rs:EP:pass] style confirms he wants to be forward, but large circles in Q1 are extremely vulnerable in high-contention, very fast pace scenarios. Off the bench, he is at elevated risk of wilting late under relentless pressure.
Downsides: Large circles in the upper-left quadrant denote significant late pace vulnerability, particularly coming off a 70-day layoff into heavy early pressure.
Assessment
Form
Negative
[h:5-STRAIGHT BUZZIN] is making his first start off a 70-day freshening, beginning a new short-term form cycle. He may need this outing to re-establish peak sharpness.
Race 1 of cycle: Returns from an extended layoff of 70 days, initiating a brand new short-term form cycle.
Speed
Negative
Early velocity is sharp, but his late pace figures lag considerably behind the field. In a race projected to melt down, his finishing capacity is highly questionable.
Plot
Negative
Plots in the upper-left quadrant as a prominent circle on both standard and surface-distance charts. This positioning highlights his early speed but flags weak late pace endurance.
Class
Neutral
He fits the general class profile of the race, but returning from time off against fully conditioned runners puts him at a competitive disadvantage.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
D
D
T
8f
6.5f
6f
Clm 25000b
OClm 20000n1x
OClm 50000n1x
B-
C
C+
78
59
73
2
12
3
NASAL_S
TROUBLE_S,RUSH,SAVED
NASAL_S,WARM,FTQ
-1.63
-0.06
-1.7
-3.39 .-.
L-
6 GAZON_GB PEREIRA TIAGO BRINKERHOFF VAL
5
No Rating TIER 3+
Reasoning: [h:6-GAZON_GB] displays versatile tactical ability, plotting in the upper-left on standard and shifting into the lower-left with a square on the surface-distance view. His confirmed [rs:EP:pass] status suggests he can adapt to dynamic race shapes. However, battling from the outside post against multiple fast rivals could lead to a wide or demanding trip.
Downsides: Drawn outside of multiple pace rivals and could get caught wide into the turn under fast early splits.
Assessment
Form
Neutral
[h:6-GAZON_GB] makes his next start on 21 days rest, showing healthy maintenance of conditioning. He should run up to his standard capabilities.
Race 1 of cycle: Standard three-week turnaround indicating uninterrupted training and racing.
Speed
Neutral
Features solid mid-race speed that enables him to maintain contact with the leaders. His late pace is fair, but he must avoid getting hooked into an unsustainable duel.
Plot
Neutral
Shows an upper-left circle on standard but improves to a lower-left square on the surface-distance plot. This shift confirms his [rs:EP:pass] flexibility to sit slightly off hot pace battles.
Class
Neutral
He sits comfortably at this class level and holds competitive credentials against these runners. He requires an optimal trip to convert for the win.
Surf Dist Race Keys Race Class oNg oFIG Fin optixNOTES OptixALERTS Speed Plot Class Optix TriMetric™ ⚑
T
T
T
6f
5f
5f
OClm 50000
Clm 32000
Clm 25000
B-
C+
B-
83
86
85
7
10
3
NASAL_S,WARM,TROUBLE_S,COVER,SHUFFLE
COVER,TROUBLE-,NO_LEAD,STRETCH?
WARM,DUEL,NO_COVER
oN:TG30:IMPROVED TRIPGRADE over last 30 DAYS:1 levels:Grades=C+ to B-
0.51
0.71
-0.24
0.98 .-.
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