AqueductSat, June 22, 2024

MESSI THE MAGICIAN (3) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 13 lengths away in seventh over 1m at this track. Manuel Franco gets the best out of this four-year-old gelding. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. PASCHAL MOON (6) improved last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 6½f at this track after being in contention on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. VENGE (2) is having his first run since winning by 5 lengths four weeks ago over 6½f at this track. Has transferred to the James Ferraro stable over the break. Comes here with definite top-three claims. PICCOLO DIAVOLO (8) went forward and proved too strong last time, scoring with 1.75 lengths to spare over 6f at this track (Dirt). Eric Cancel sticks. Best figures stack up.