Horseracing at Emerald Downs 5-24-25 Crank

Crank by Catherine Wheel

Love my superstitious games

Running circles round my brain

When I’m left smiling

I love to steal this living steam

My head in someone’s dream

I’m tired of sleeping

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

RACE 4

1 – Empirical – firster for Kay Cooper. Sire connect with 15% of first time starters. Dam made over $200,000. The 1 hole can be a tough spot for a debut runner, unless you have speed and it looks like this one has some. Third pick.

2 – Cantputapriceonfun – everything went wrong upon debut. She was very nervous in the paddock, was off slowly, looked out of sorts while trying to play catch-up and only beat two. Drops in for a tag today and I am willing to forgive the ugly first out. The pick.

3 – Ruby Rendezvou – just so you know, I love the word rendezvou and have an affinity towards the name Ruby with the alternate spelling Rube. This one flashed 22.0, 45.6 speed upon her seasonal debut and now steps up in class. Not completely out of the question.

4 – Delayed Not Denied – took action and ran a nice 2nd upon debut in Sept of 2024. Dam Great Mom has thrown some runners so it is interesting to me this one only brought $5,500 at the WASSEP23 sale. First time lasix today. Cannot rule out.

5 – Dynamic Dee Dee – three even efforts last year in good company but did not show much speed. This trainer knows what he is doing. First time Lasix today. Cannot dismiss but prefer to see an out.

6 – Nephele – has hit the board 9 of 12 lifetime starts in CA. Had the lead in deep stretch twice at SA in 2025. Almost always gets bet. Another with a chance.

7 – Above the Ordinary – favored in EMD debut, showed speed and finished a nice 2nd at today’s claiming price. If this horse improves at all she could be right in the mix. I’m not sure I am in love with that last race though and I suspect :46 flat won’t get the lead here. Contender.

8 – Orting Mist – showed speed in nice debut effort but exits the same race as Above the Ordinary which I have questions about. Can’t fault those that fancy this filly.

9 – Coconut Dreams – again – full disclosure – I am a coconut freak so… I lean towards almost anything coconut. This horse had a very unremarkable 2025 debut but drops in for a tag today and gets Cruz to pilot. I cannot get away from the second-place finish last year in the Angie C and I think there is talent here. Second pick.

10 – Bella Ciao Ciao – Decent first out in the same race as the 7 and 8 horse. I am a fan of the dam Reginella. Don’t love the 10 hole today but I would not be surprised if this horse gives an improved effort today.

See you at the track!

DB