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Obviously, I'm looking forward to the 2nd start of #8 Four Graces, who I highlighted in a recent episode of Horses to Watch on @DRFvideo.
This half-sister to McCraken was pretty impressive in her debut. (3rd replay
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This half-sister to McCraken was pretty impressive in her debut. (3rd replay
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Furthermore, Ian Wilkes rarely wins with first time starters, but when he does they typically go on to do nice things.
Looking at his stats in @DRFInsidePost Formulator, over 5 years he is 5-for-14 (9 exacta finishes) with last-out debut winners in their 2nd starts on dirt.
Looking at his stats in @DRFInsidePost Formulator, over 5 years he is 5-for-14 (9 exacta finishes) with last-out debut winners in their 2nd starts on dirt.
Her main rival that figures to attract plenty of support is #5 Finding Fame. However, her trainer Shug McGaughey doesn't do quite as well with last-out debut winners. The actually tend to get overbet and don't win at a very high rate.
Plus, Finding Fame got a fast pace to close into in her debut (note the 
color-coded pace figures in @TimeformUS PPs). It doesn't appear that she'll encounter as much speed in this spot as she stretches out.
color-coded pace figures in @TimeformUS PPs). It doesn't appear that she'll encounter as much speed in this spot as she stretches out.
#4 Four Grands also has some promise for @Romansracing, a barn that also does well coming off debut wins.
Yet the most interesting thing about this filly might be her pedigree, since she's by Honor Code out of a half-sister to Liam's Map. Sound familiar?
Yet the most interesting thing about this filly might be her pedigree, since she's by Honor Code out of a half-sister to Liam's Map. Sound familiar?
Finally, I'd be remiss not to also mention the remaining debut winner in this field, #1 Super Cute.
Watching the replay of her debut at Tampa, it's apparent that this daughter of Temple City has some serious size to her, and it seems like there's more to her than the slow time of her debut would suggest. I wouldn't be shocked if she takes a step forward.
My picks: 8-1-5-4
My picks: 8-1-5-4
