AqueductFri, July 05, 2024

DRAKE'S PASSAGE (5) broke through for a win last start when second up from a lay-off, scoring by 4 lengths over 1m1f at Listed level at Saratoga (Dirt). Untried over this journey but is very fit so he is sure to feature in the finish. Multiple Group 2 winner NEXT (6) scored a dominant victory at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1m4f at his latest appearance on May 1 the only time he faced the starter in that campaign. Has a strong association with Luan Machado who has been in the saddle for his last four wins. Leading contender. Group 2 winner CRUPI (3) is an honest four-year-old who returned from a break with a half a length win over 1m2f at Saratoga. Switches to a turf track for the first time. </mark. Prior record is strong and has claims if he runs up to his when resuming performance. Group 3 placegetter LURE HIM IN (1) was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 1m at Lone Star Park five-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed to bounce back.