The 21:20 at Thistledown (usa) features a field of 7 runners.

The field averages an official rating of 53.1, with the strongest runner rated 61 and the weakest at 47. The average time since last run across the field is 22.1 days, indicating runners are somewhat freshened up. Over half the field carries a rating below 75, indicating this may be a race where improvement is required for success at this level.



State Of Grace
Recent Form 303352 demonstrates consistent place-getting ability, with this runner hitting the frame regularly even if the winning post has proved elusive of late.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
An OR of 51 places this runner below the field average (53.1) by 2.1 points, giving away 10 points to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
Rated 7 8-7 on the scales, this runner sits second highest in the weights with 4lb less to carry than the top weight - a manageable task.
At 7 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 21 days, quicker back than the 22.1-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
Above the field average on win chance at 59% and only 9% below the top projection - a competitive middleweight on the data with scope to outrun its rating.
The partnership of jockey Anthony Rodriguez and trainer Donaciano Gonzalez completes the picture for this runner.


Rosetta
Form figures of 937-568 paint a picture of steady if unspectacular recent efforts, with this runner yet to find the winning formula in its latest assignments.
However, the downward trend in recent efforts raises questions about whether this runner can rediscover its best form.
An OR of 52 places this runner below the field average (53.1) by 1.1 points, giving away 9 points to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
Rated 4 8-7 on the scales, this runner sits second highest in the weights with 4lb less to carry than the top weight - a manageable task.
The youngest in the race at just 4 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
The longest break in the field at 28 days, though still within a standard training cycle - likely sufficiently fresh without sacrificing race sharpness.
The weakest win chance in the field at 42% - 26% below the top-rated and 16.9% under the field average - a genuine outsider on the numbers with plenty to find.
The partnership of jockey Jason Simpson and trainer Michelle Winters completes the picture for this runner.


Angel I'm Not
Recent Form 4344-24 demonstrates consistent place-getting ability, with this runner hitting the frame regularly even if the winning post has proved elusive of late.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
The clear top-rated horse with an OR of 61, enjoying a commanding 5-point advantage over the next best and arriving with the strongest credentials in this 7-runner field.
Rated 4 8-7 on the scales, this runner sits second highest in the weights with 4lb less to carry than the top weight - a manageable task.
The youngest in the race at just 4 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
Returning after 21 days, quicker back than the 22.1-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
Top of the tree on win chance at 68% - holding a useful edge over the opposition and the strongest statistical profile in this contest.
The partnership of jockey Victor Fernandez and trainer Robert Cline completes the picture for this runner.


Penny's Treasure
Recent form figures of 2351-66 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
An OR of 51 places this runner below the field average (53.1) by 2.1 points, giving away 10 points to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
Rated 6 8-7 on the scales, this runner sits second highest in the weights with 4lb less to carry than the top weight - a manageable task.
A 6-year-old operating above the field average age, bringing maturity and racecraft to the table.
The longest break in the field at 28 days, though still within a standard training cycle - likely sufficiently fresh without sacrificing race sharpness.
Second on the win chance ratings at 65%, lying just 3% shy of the top pick and firmly in the championship picture on the numbers.
The partnership of jockey German Terraza and trainer Raquel Castro completes the picture for this runner.


Lady Loves Money
Recent form figures of 623166 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
An OR of 54 places this runner third on the figures, with the 7-point deficit to the top-rated leaving it with work to do against the classier types.
Rated 4 8-7 on the scales, this runner sits second highest in the weights with 4lb less to carry than the top weight - a manageable task.
The youngest in the race at just 4 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
Returning after 22 days, quicker back than the 22.1-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
Third on the win chance ratings at 64% and only 4% off the top projection - a live each-way prospect with the numbers to support a place claim.
The partnership of jockey Ricardo Feliciano and trainer Jevon Crumley completes the picture for this runner.


Shes A Storm
Form figures of 656643 paint a picture of steady if unspectacular recent efforts, with this runner yet to find the winning formula in its latest assignments.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
Anchored at the bottom of the ratings on 47, this runner is rated 14 points inferior to the top-rated and trails the field average by 6.1 points - a sizeable task on the numbers.
Rated 5 8-7 on the scales, this runner sits second highest in the weights with 4lb less to carry than the top weight - a manageable task.
A 5-year-old operating above the field average age, bringing maturity and racecraft to the table.
Returning after 21 days, quicker back than the 22.1-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
A 55% win chance places this runner below the field average (58.9%) by 3.9%, giving away 13% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey Erik Barbaran and trainer Jeffrey Radosevich completes the picture for this runner.


Siofra
Recent form figures of 18-8721 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck twice or more in the last six outings - Proven quality and a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
Rated 56, this runner sits second on the figures though the 5-point gap to the top-rated suggests it will need to find improvement to turn the tables.
Top weight in the race at 4 8-11, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
The youngest in the race at just 4 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
The most recent runner in the field with an outing 14 days ago, ticking over nicely and arriving with conditioning exactly where it needs to be.
Above the field average on win chance at 59% and only 9% below the top projection - a competitive middleweight on the data with scope to outrun its rating.
The partnership of jockey Mauro Cedillo and trainer David Wolochuk completes the picture for this runner.


In summary, the 21:20 at Thistledown (usa) appears to be a genuinely open affair with several runners holding similar claims, making it a tricky puzzle for punters to solve.