Race 1: #12 AS RULERS GO
This one warrants a shot in this spot. 12-1 ML is probably a pipe dream, but nonetheless I expect a good effort here second off a long lay. Didn't get away clean last out which isn't the end the world because she does take back and make a run. With that said, off a long lay, trouble at the break is not ideal. It requires the jock to use more horse to keep contact and thus takes some pop out of the finishing punch. Ran a new top off the lay which is a good sign for another step forward and has two maintenance works in preparation as well. My main concern is her pedigree as she may really blossom as the races get longer. First race of the weekend so maybe a couple jocks come out of there winging it and she gets a bit of a collapse. At 7 to 12-1 she's a play across the board. BOL!