Sat, April 20, 2024

SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (3) returns from a lay-off of six months after back-to-back wins to close last campaign, the latest over 1m1/2f in stakes class at this track (Turf). Manuel Franco has been the pilot at his last two wins. Expecting a bold showing. OUSTER (9) returned from a eight months break over 7f last start and got the job done by 1.75 lengths at this track (Dirt). Yet to miss the frame in four starts over this course and distance. Has a high cruising speed. Expected to be in the finish. TIDAL FORCES (2) is a six-time winner who has been racing well, beaten 0.4 lengths into third last time out over 1m at Gulfstream Park. Rates highly and should be in the mix. Group 1 placegetter PIONEERING SPIRIT (6) returns after a lay-off of five months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1m at this track. Comes here with definite top-three claims.