Horseracing at Emerald Downs 5-18-25 Fame

Horseracing at Emerald Downs 5-18-25

Fame

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*Everything written below is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or investment advice.

RACE 5

1 – Sawyers Speed (CAL)  – last raced March 22, 2025 at Santa Anita where he had the lead then stopped hard. He also showed speed in both of his Pln starts and held on better there. I can’t throw out a horse with CA speed going 5f, but I like others more.

2- Just Gotta Shine (NY) – last raced March 6, 2025 at TuP. Does have a hint of speed but has never finished better than fifth. Did make up 10 lengths in the stretch of a 1-mile turf race in last start so will have a fitness edge over some of these. I’m not sold.

3 – Empire Warrior (Cal) – last raced April 9, 2025 at TuP. Has flashed speed in the past and like the #1 horse, has two third place finishes in his last three starts. Not sure what happened with the 8^th place finish in his last start. Not impossible but not for me today.

4 – Rock N Tiger (WA) – firster from a hot barn. Trainer hitting 22% with first time starters. Has been working very well for his debut. Sire hits with 11% of his debuters. Can’t blame those who land here. Third pick.

5 – Locallyworldfamous – (WA) – last raced Sept. 1, 2024. Showed nothing in his first start but then flashed sub :22 speed in his second outing where he faded but kept battling. Has been working well for his return. 1^st time Lasix today. WA HOF trainer is off to a great start. Cruz’s confidence is restored after winning 4 races on Sat. The pick.

6 – Calmcoolncollected – (KY) – last raced here on May 3, 2025 when he checked in with a respectable fourth place finish from off the pace. Almost caught Adios Jojo for third and went past that rival on the run-out. Garnered a 58 Beyer. Krigger stays put. Second pick.      

7 – Chelan Summer – (WA) – first time starter by Gallant Son out of a stakes winning mare. I’m a big Gallant Son fan, but he has never had a debut winner. Has been working well enough, but I will watch one before backing.

8 – Thatwouldbewrong – (WA) – debuted April 9 at TuP for another WA HOF trainer. Was WAY back early but showed good interest in the stretch and closed nicely to finished fifth with a strong runout. If he has a slow start again it will be difficult to get up at 5f. If the 5 horse does not win, I hope this one does. 

9 – Adios Jojo – (Ore) – has a second and a third in two career outings.  Has good early foot, a win early pedigree and top Beyer in this field. Logical contender.

10 – Get Down – (Ore) – flashed speed and finished third upon debut in a GrP stakes race on Oct 6, 2024. First time Lasix today. Works are decent. Prefer others.