Sat, June 15, 2024

Multiple Group 1 placegetter FLYING CONNECTION (6) is in fine form and hasn't missed the frame in her past six starts. Last time out she finished third over 7f at Churchill Downs. Sure to measure up again. Group 1 placegetter BIG POND (2) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better in the G3 Vagrancy Handicap at this track (Dirt) over 6½f, beaten 0.8 lengths. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and three minor placings from five starts. Sure to go very well. Group 1 winner LEAVE NO TRACE (9) scored by 0.8 lengths last time out over 6½f in the G3 Vagrancy Handicap at this track (Dirt). Excellent record here having never missed the placings in three starts, including two wins and one placing. Should be involved in the finish. Group 2 placegetter ACCEDE (3) was too good when resuming in an easier race over 6f at Keeneland (Dirt) last start, scoring by 1.75 lengths. Fitter for that last hitout and appeals as a solid top-three hope.