Doby has been racing over longer trips but was successful dropped to 7f at Sam Houston last month and Stetson Mitchell’s gelding is definitely worth another try over this distance. Popcorn For Eddie outdueled LOVETHATCAUSE for the lead here last month and then kept on well to foil the rally. But the runner-up was having a first run of the year that day and has since performed with credit again so can take revenge. Dropping down in grade, Scooter’s Boy was successful over a bit further last Wednesday and should be thereabouts again while Ohtani also arrives in decent form.
Where's Rufus (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Duel inside, weakened, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Dontbefoolish (8-11) at Sam Houston Race Park 7f fst in Mar.
Doby (USA) 11-1 (8-7) Stalked, gave way, 9th of 12, 8l behind Destiny Awaits (8-7) at Sam Houston Race Park 1m gd in Feb.
Popcorn For Eddie (USA) 17-4 (8-11) Pressed pace, driving,, won at Fonner Park 6f fst in Feb beating Lovethatcause (8-11) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kitten's Bull (USA) 9-4 (8-8) 3path speed outfinish, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Mr. Popcorn (8-8) at Arapahoe Park 6f fst in Jul.
Handsome Deputy (USA) 11-1 (8-7) Broke sharp, responded, won at Prairie Meadows 5f fst in Sep beating Superserg (8-9) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Ohtani (USA) 14-5 (8-10) Inside bid, hung late, 3rd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Fly First Class (8-10) at Turf Paradise 5f fst in Mar.
Scooter's Boy (USA) 14-5 (8-11) 4wd 1/8, drove clear, won at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar beating Brett's Boy (8-11) by 5l, 8 ran.
Lovethatcause (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Clearly 2nd best, 2nd of 7, 4 1/4l behind Overanalyzer (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
