Sat, July 06, 2024

MULLIKIN (5) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 7f at Churchill Downs (Dirt), getting home by 3 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is capable of testing his rivals. Group 2 winner EVERSO MISCHIEVOUS (1) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 1.3 lengths win over 1m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time. Same winning combination here and rates a leading hope. Group 3 placegetter COASTAL MISSION (4) was in contention on the corner and finished 1.75 lengths away from the winner in second last start in the G3 Salvator Mile Stakes at Monmouth Park (Dirt) over 1m Has a fine winning strike-rate over this journey with seven wins from nine starts. Should be poised just off the lead. One of the main contenders. NINETYPRCENTMADDIE (2) Placed in a Group 2. Has accrued three minor placings from three runs this campaign. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when runner-up over 6½f in the G2 True North Stakes at Saratoga (Dirt). In a suitable race and can find the winner's circle.