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Further Ado

OPI Elite Database Scouting Report ID: #25752

Contender Vitals

OPI: 94.1
Pedigree Index
9.8
Sire: Gun Runner
Competitive Grade
A
Recent Speed Fig
92

Scout’s Notebook

SIRE: Gun Runner DAM: Sky Dreamer OPI PEDIGREE INDEX: 9.8

Technical Analysis: Further Ado carries an OPI Pedigree Index of 9.8, 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
Matt Winn Stakes stalker 155.3 A+ 105 1 Real Winner: Proven at class and distance. VIEW LOGIC
Kentucky Derby stalker 97.4 A+ 105 11 Outrun: Underperformed OPI expectations. VIEW LOGIC
Toyota Blue Grass presser 94.1 A 92 1 Real Winner: Proven at class and distance. VIEW LOGIC

OPI Strategic Intelligence

Speed & Velocity

With a Recent Speed Figure of 105, this runner is currently performing at a high-elite level. This figure was most recently validated in the Matt Winn Stakes .

Class & Competition

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

Pedigree Ceiling

The OPI Pedigree Index of 9.6 suggests this horse has the genetic foundation for Classic distances (1 1/4 miles).

Handicapper's Rationale

"The definitive horse to beat. Completely structure-compromised in a traffic-filled Kentucky Derby performance, but his previous G1 Blue Grass score yielded a massive 105 Recent Speed Figure. A local graded winner who checks every single track and distance filter cleanly."

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

WIN RATE 67%
IN THE MONEY 67%

OPI Analyzed: 3

Official Starts: 3

Total Wins: 2

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