Noonan Stakes

From Salamanca Stable we have Black Arrow, the winner of 3 in a row. He has reeled off a 95 speed figure twice in a row, turning in very nice times. He was given little respect both times, going off at close to 10-1 each time. He is clearly the best horse, and will win in a run away.

New kid on the block Timeless Inc saddles Omnipotent. This horse enters the Noonan Stakes off the claim at SA. He has never raced on the dirt, and his works on the dirt are not indicative of a horse that prefers to run on the dirt. Omnipotent doesn’t have even the slightest chance of victory today.

Neddynewnops UK ships Outback Secret to BEU for the race today. The horse’s last start was a disappointing last missing 10 lengths. Two back he broke his maiden over an off turf course by 4 lengths. Shortening up should help him, but everyone is racing for second today. I see him coming across the finish line third.

Unreal Racing brings Cool Pepper to the table today. He is the only other legitimate contender for the win. Besides Black Arrow, he is the only other horse proven on the dirt. He was 4^th by 5 last out, after he relented up near the pace. Two back he was the winner in a 52.00 allowance at SA, rallying from 3^rd for the win. He is second, barring a very tenacious performance.

Hambletonian Stable delivers another horse giving dirt a try for the first time. He has been sharp over the turf, breaking his maiden last out. His works on the dirt are fairly impressive, but with no experience on the dirt I’m going to pass. It’s looking like third today for Flash Flood Warning.

My Picks:

1^st- Black Arrow

2^nd- Cool Pepper

3^rd- Flash Flood Warning