AqueductFri, September 20, 2024

Group 1 placegetter PIONEERING SPIRIT (4) ran fifth at his latest appearance over 1m1/2f at Saratoga, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner. Key runner. PHILEAS FOGG (7) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 3.5 lengths over 1m1f at Saratoga (Dirt). Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. Group 3 winner HIGHESTDISTINCTION (3) was never really a threat when resuming last start over 1m1/2f in stakes class at Monmouth Park (Turf), finishing 7 lengths from the winner in seventh. Nice class drop this time. Sure to be competitive. WINIT (10) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last time over 1m at Saratoga (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 2 lengths. This is a more suitable contest and can find winning form.