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Dunkin' Diana Stakes (Grade 1) (Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Grade 1 winner, third in this last year; solid second last time and has good claims
24-713
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 76
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 26 | Bba Belmont At The Big A | 8.5f Fm | G3F | 8-12 | 2/5 | City Girl (¾L) | 6/5F | - | 118 |
| 11 Apr 26 | Kee Keeneland | 8.5f Fm | G1F | 8-11 | 4/8 | Expensive Queen (1¼L) | 26/5 | - | 113 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Kee Keeneland | 8f Fm | G1F | 8-13 | 7/11 | Simply In Front (4L) | 100/30F | - | 107 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Sar Saratoga | 8f Fm | L | 8-12 | 1/8 | Raqiya (1L) | 9/5 | - | 111 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Sar Saratoga | 9f Gd | G1F | 8-12 | 3/5 | Excellent Truth (4¾L) | 19/5 | - | 113 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Sar Saratoga | 8f Y | G1F | 8-10 | 1/9 | Excellent Truth (¾L) | 10/1 | - | 119 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (40%)
Has very useful form, including in Group/Grade 1 races; run best ignored latest; chance
54-327
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: -
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | G2F | 9-2 | 7/15 | Blue Bolt (6½L) | 7/1 | 113 | 102 |
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | G2F | 9-2 | 2/10 | Jancis (1¾L) | 9/2 | 113 | 110 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | LF | 9-2 | 3/11 | Pina Sonata (1¾L) | 11/8F | 113 | 99 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Dma Del Mar | 11f Fm | G1F | 8-8 | 4/13 | Gezora (1¾L) | 90/1 | - | 115 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | G1F | 9-2 | 5/9 | Fallen Angel (8L) | 28/1 | 107 | 101 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd/Y | G1F | 9-2 | 4/11 | Fallen Angel (1¾L) | 16/1 | 107 | 110 |
Progressive mare; won Grade 3 in May; good third in Grade 1 six weeks ago; must go well
31-15/
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Sar Saratoga | 9.5f Fm | G1F | 8-10 | 3/8 | Portfolio Duration (1¾L) | 15/4 | - | 113 |
| 1 May 26 | Chu Churchill Downs | 9f Fm | G3F | 8-6 | 1/8 | Gezora (1¼L) | 33/10 | - | 116 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Sar Saratoga | 9f Fm | Cl | 8-11 | 1/6 | Immensitude (4¼L) | 17/20F | - | 114 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Sna Santa Anita | 10f Gd | G3F | 8-10 | 5/7 | Lady Claypoole (4½L) | 1/2F | - | 103 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Sna Santa Anita | 10f Fm | 3yG1F | 8-12 | 2/11 | She Feels Pretty (2½L) | 42/10 | - | 112 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Knd Kentucky Downs | 10.5f Fm | 3yLF | 8-9 | 1/12 | Waves Of Mischief (2½L) | 59/20F | - | 104 |
Made all under fine ride in Grade 1 New York Stakes here (9.5f) last time; demands respect
121-12
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Sar Saratoga | 9.5f Fm | G1F | 8-8 | 1/8 | Cankoura (hd) | 4/1 | - | 114 |
| 2 May 26 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8f Fm | G2F | 8-6 | 2/9 | Classic Q (nk) | 41/20F | - | 116 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Tmp Tampa Bay Downs | 8f Fm | 8-7 | 1/8 | Sonja Henie (4¾L) | 2/5F | - | 107 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Very useful on dirt; lightly raced turf, 3rd in minor race here (8.5f) latest; stiff task
381-91
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: -
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 26 | Sar Saratoga | 8.5f Fm | F | 9-0 | 3/6 | Being Betty (1L) | 98/100F | - | - |
| 11 Apr 26 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | HcG1F | 8-7 | 8/9 | Claret Beret (21L) | 36/5 | - | 72 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8f Fs | ClF | 8-11 | 1/7 | Cassiar (4½L) | 6/5F | - | - |
| 28 Dec 25 | Sna Santa Anita | 7f Fs | 3yG1F | 8-10 | 9/10 | Usha (18L) | 27/10 | - | 68 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Gul Gulfstream Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2F | 8-10 | 1/6 | Anna's Promise (2¼L) | 13/10F | - | 115 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3F | 8-10 | 2/13 | Quietside (1L) | 81/10 | - | 112 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dual Grade 1 winner but found little when third in Grade 1 here (1m) latest; respected
31-122
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 26 | Sar Saratoga | 8f Fm | G1F | 8-12 | 3/8 | Classic Q (1¾L) | 39/20F | - | 116 |
| 11 Apr 26 | Kee Keeneland | 8.5f Fm | G1F | 8-11 | 1/8 | Expensive Queen () | 31/20F | - | 116 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Dma Del Mar | 8f Fm | G1F | 8-11 | 1/9 | In Our Time (2¼L) | 17/10F | - | 118 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Kee Keeneland | 8f Fm | G1F | 8-13 | 2/11 | Simply In Front (nk) | 66/10 | - | 115 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Knd Kentucky Downs | 8f Fm | G3F | 8-12 | 2/10 | Special Wan (½L) | 114/10 | - | 115 |
| 19 Jul 25 | Mon Monmouth Park | 9f Fm | G3F | 8-6 | 1/7 | Sacred Wish (nk) | 14/5 | - | 110 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts here (100%)
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Grade 2 winner; has looked out of depth at this level; beaten favourite in Grade 3 latest
61-781
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Woo Woodbine | 7.5f Fm | G3F | 9-0 | 6/11 | Shifty (6½L) | 13/4F | - | - |
| 30 May 26 | Mon Monmouth Park | 8.5f Fm | F | 8-6 | 1/6 | Long Ago (½L) | 4/5F | - | - |
| 30 Nov 25 | Dma Del Mar | 8f Fm | G1F | 8-11 | 7/9 | Segesta (4½L) | 43/5 | - | 107 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Kee Keeneland | 8f Fm | G1F | 8-13 | 8/11 | Simply In Front (4½L) | 462/100 | - | 106 |
| 8 Aug 25 | Sar Saratoga | 8.5f Fm | G2F | 8-10 | 1/7 | Deep Satin (1½L) | 18/5 | - | 109 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Sar Saratoga | 8f Fm | LF | 8-12 | 1/7 | Spinning Colors (½L) | 41/10 | - | 110 |
Verdict
A six-week layoff could prove the key to KATHYNMARISSA who still has potential. Portfolio Duration is the obvious alternative.
Kathynmarissa
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Portfolio Duration,
7/2 Kathynmarissa,
9/2 Dynamic Pricing,
Segesta,
6/1 Cathedral,
16/1 Five G,
20/1 Ozara
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