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Always a Runner

OPI Elite Database Scouting Report ID: #25818

Contender Vitals

OPI: 91.2
Pedigree Index
9.5
Sire: Gun Runner
Competitive Grade
B+
Recent Speed Fig
95

Scout’s Notebook

SIRE: Gun Runner DAM: Always Carina OPI PEDIGREE INDEX: 9.5

Technical Analysis: Always a Runner carries an OPI Pedigree Index of 9.5, largely derived from the influence of Gun Runner. Elite stamina profile; optimized for Classic distances (1 1/4 miles and beyond). Based on current metrics, the OPI score validates this runner's capability at the current competitive grade.

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Career OPI History

Race Event Style OPI Grade Speed Finish OPI Verdict Action
Kentucky Oaks closer 91.2 B+ 95 1 Real Winner: Proven at class and distance. VIEW LOGIC
Gazelle Stakes closer 78.4 C 77 1 Stalking while wide despite rail post. Much the best. VIEW LOGIC

OPI Strategic Intelligence

Speed & Velocity

With a Recent Speed Figure of —, this runner is currently performing at a high-elite level. This figure was most recently validated in the Archive.

Class & Competition

Assigned a Competitive Grade of —. This metric reflects the horse's ability to maintain performance levels when facing established stakes-quality fields.

Pedigree Ceiling

The OPI Pedigree Index of — suggests this horse has the genetic foundation for Classic distances (1 1/4 miles).

Overall Assessment: Elite Contender / Primary A-Level Play. OPI: —
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OPI Performance Scorecard

WIN RATE 100%
IN THE MONEY 100%

OPI Analyzed: 2

Official Starts: 2

Total Wins: 2

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