demanding seven-furlong distance.
Framed for three and four-year-olds non-winners of four races, alongside imported three-year-olds and upward non-winners of three races, this compact lineup features a mix of stamina-laden stayers cutting back in trip and sharp juveniles looking to cement their class.
The Quick Galloper breaks down the field in post-position order to help navigate this intriguing puzzle.
1 – I LOVE BIRDIE
Bay colt (January 22) by Savoy Stomp out of Birdie My Love Trainer – Fitzroy Glispie
Jockey – Shaheem Gordon
Equipment Change – Visor on
Fresh off a courageous runner-up effort in the 9 ½-furlong Winston Griffiths Trophy on September 6, I Love Birdie relishes a true distance of ground, making this seven-furlong journey a touch sharp, as he tackles this grade for the first time. However, his trademark late kick means he will be finishing with real purpose, ready to pick up the pieces if the early pace collapses. He commands serious consideration.
2 – UNBELIEVABLE POWER (USA)
Three-year-old chestnut filly (April 6) by Accelerate out of Fastest Spin
Trainer – Adrian Prince
Jockey – Demar Williams
Withdrawn late from her intended engagement on September 12, this daughter of Accelerate has managed just a single victory from 10 career starts. Now stepping up into non-three company for the very first time, she faces a steep class test and will need to show significant progression. Best given more time to find her footing.
3 – MAVERICK
Bay colt (May 3) by Aveenu Malcainu out of Midnight In Paris Trainer – Jason DaCosta
Jockey – Tevin Foster
Game as they come, this bay colt dug deep to fend off God’s Plan over six furlongs on October 3. While facing a class rise here, seven furlongs is well within his comfort zone, evidenced by his exemplary stamina shown in a stirring runner-up finish in the 12-furlong Jamaica Derby and a razor-thin head defeat to the seasoned foreigner Always Bourbon over this exact trip. Strikingly fit right now, Maverick is primed to put in another competitive performance.
4 – COMUNA TRECE (USA)
Brown filly (May 28) by Maximum Security out of My Anguilla Trainer – Oral Hayden
Jockey – Raddesh Roman
Equipment Change – Visor off
Since pulling off a massive 39-1 upset score on July 24, this daughter of Maximum Security has struggled to recapture that lightning in a bottle, turning in four subsequent efforts that have left her backers wanting more. Shedding the visor for this assignment, she needs to spark a dramatic turnaround.
5 – OLIVIA D’ORO (USA)
Brown filly (March 17) by Enticed out of Lil Bess
Trainer – Peter-John Parsard
Jockey – Shane Richardson
Equipment Change – Blinkers on, figure 8
Ever since breaking her maiden tag in style back on March 28, Olivia D'Oro has failed to live up to lofty expectations, trending downward in subsequent outings. Even with the addition of blinkers and a figure-eight combination on Saturday, it is difficult to make a strong case for her reversing that trajectory here.
6 – DREAMBEACHDREAMING (USA)
Bay gelding (May 20) by Slumber out of Manitou Moon
Trainer – Spencer Chung
Jockey – Ian Spence
This bay gelding turned heads with a brilliant debut performance on August 29, overcoming a slow start to comfortably dispose of his rivals by 4 ¾ lengths over 5 ½ furlongs. He has trained with purpose and sharpness in the mornings ahead of this crucial second career start. Given the visual impression of his first outing, he will be exceptionally tough to deny.
