Trainer Jamie Ness has been knocking it out of the park off the claim recently and Rumor Ridge ran very well to deny odds-on chalk Blue Eyed Girl in today's fourth race. Rumor Ridge battled three wide throughout and wore down the rail-skimming favorite in the lane.
Here are some Ness stats to consider for your future handicapping, courtesy of Formulator:
Past 6 Months, Dirt, First After Claim: 12 for 43 (28%, positive ROI
Past 90 Days, Dirt, First After Claim: 7 for 20 (35%, postitive ROI)
Past 30 Days, Dirt, First After Claim: 5 for 6 (83%, positive ROI)