South Florida the scene and the return of Daredevil and the classy Souper Colossal add intrigue to the 2015 Swale Stakes.
The Skinny:
Daredevil has a huge reputation but it’s hard to judge his real class at this time. The two victories recorded last year were on sloppy tracks and both times he was hammered at the windows. The way he just perked his ears and sprinted away on the turn in the Champagne was an indication that he adored the slop that day. In the B. C. Juvenile he was stranded in the outside post, rushed up into hot pace while running wide and faded back. Has a long string of works. Seems like a need to lead type. This will be first real test on dry dirt. Seems like a sprinter.
Senor Grits is rounding into form and comes into the race as the proven closer, he should appreciate the sharp speed in this race and fits class wise. Should be rolling late and has a shot to win the race.
Ready for Rye has stakes speed and brings an Early running style to the race. Ran into monster in the Spectacular Bid. Gets sent from the bell and capable if he is able to get some separation.
Twotwentyfive A gets tested for class. Started his career with two wins and then 5 straight losses. Should like the compact field and expect him to run a competitive race in this spot, not sure if he can win.
Souper Colossal prepped for this on the turf and owns some big wins last year at the Shore. Recent works have been stamina building and should sit a good trip. Speed to his inside and solid pace should set up for a mid pace run.
Grand Bili – has one win in one start, the maiden race was weaker than this spot and faces stakes quality speed. Tough to endorse in this spot in 2nd career start.
XY Jet has proven speed and has faced some solid horses in his starts. Most recent race set all the fractions and battled gamely against Barbados who was on a 3 race win skein. Ran competitively in 2 other stakes race. In the mix but may be over the top, not sure how much he can improve.
Fair Odds:
Daredevil: 2/1
Souper Colossal 7/2
The Choice: Souper Colossal is the choice in this corner. Like the fact he draws outside the speed. Been pointed for this race for over a month and the turf prep should have him ready to fire his top race going back to the dirt.