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Basic Criteria:

• Newly turned 4 year old
• First or second race off the layoff
• Todays race is non-claiming nw1x to grade-2
• Experienced at or near todays distance
• Good races in the record indicate back class

Other Positives To Look For:

• Switchback to jockey that has previously done well with the horse
• Tote favorite is age 6+ showing questionable form (usually in stakes races)
• Horse runs well off previous layoff(s)
• Bullet workout within the last 10 days
• Previous good races at high class tracks
• Well bred with stud fee above USD 10k
• Suited to todays surface type (dirt, turf, poly, off track?)