Turf Paradise

00:49 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: POP D'ORO has shown a liking for this course with five wins at the track on his CV and is in rude health. Katar looks the biggest threat.

1st	1. Pop D'oro Fav	11/10
2nd	8. Brandyn 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	2. Caution Cardinal	6/1

Favourite

11/10

Pop D'oro

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 211-11

11/10

Comment: Got the job done by just over 2l six weeks ago in a handicap; knows how to win here with five course wins and has won his last four starts; clear chance as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Turf Paradise / Handicap, Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	51/10	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
02/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	109/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Brandyn

Jockey: Daniel Vergara Trainer: Rafael Barraza Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 21-214

9/4

Comment: Managed two wins in his last four outings; he meets the required standard ability wise; not beaten far when close behind Arizona Jeremy last Sunday in an allowance optional claimer; this represents a step up in class but has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	2/1	-
13/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
02/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
13/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-
17/10/24	Albuquerque / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	92/5	-

Caution Cardinal

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Chad Story Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-482

6/1

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 14-1) to finish runner-up behind Pop d'Oro 40 days ago in a handicap; Leslie Mawing having only ride on the card.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Turf Paradise / Handicap, Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	149/10	-
05/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	134/5	-
15/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	131/10	-
02/05/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
18/04/24	Turf Paradise / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
18/03/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	32/1	-

Arizona Jeremy

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Joyce Laufenberg Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 38-432

7/1

Comment: Ran a good race in defeat when a close second last Sunday in an allowance optional claimer; good record here of three wins from 18 runs but a long time since his last win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/2	-
11/02/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	44/5	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	173/10	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	259/5	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	63/2	-
02/05/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	39/5	-

Mr Love Muffin

Jockey: Kiaman McGregor Trainer: Jack McCartney Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 490-25

9/1

Comment: Patchy form recently; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) in an allowance optional claimer upped to 1m six weeks ago; with more on his plate others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/10	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	51/5	-
23/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	381/5	-
03/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	42/1	-
11/08/24	Wyoming Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	28/5	-
04/07/24	Emerald Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	391/50	-

Bango For Bucks

Jockey: Alex Cruz Trainer: Rafael Barraza Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 86/755

20/1

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (three from 14 to date); didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; this represents a step up in class so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	36/1	-
13/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	81/10	-
13/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	321/10	-
17/04/23	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	339/10	-
30/01/23	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	179/10	-
21/12/22	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	10/1	-

Code Five

Jockey: Glenn Corbett Trainer: R Owens Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 2-1466

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 11l into sixth) when dropped back to 6f 22 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; wears first-time blinkers; must go on the shortlist if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and he can take this step up in class in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-
20/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	64/5	-
05/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/1	-
14/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
16/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
14/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	143/5	-

Katar

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: R Owens Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1116-

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start in an allowance optional claimer at Santa Anita when sixth of seven last May; specialist here with seven wins; returns from a layoff here; in the mix despite being up in class - goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/10	-
03/05/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	1/20	-
15/04/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	1/20	-
14/02/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	12/5	-
11/09/23	Arapahoe Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	9/5	-
17/06/23	Arapahoe Park / Stakes, Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-