Sun, May 12, 2024

GRAND ESCAPE (3) is a distance specialist who improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success over 4½f at this track (Dirt) six-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by one length after being prominent at the corner. Meeting a deeper field this time but he can go back-to-back. ADVANCE CASH (1) started at 4/1 last time but could only manage fifth, beaten 2.75 lengths, at this track over 4½f. Should camp just off the leaders. Likely to feature. MONTAUK DADDY (4) turned in a moderate run over this journey last time out, settling in a rearwards position and failing to make an impact when fourth over 4½f at this track (Dirt). Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and six minor placings. Has the talent to take care of this field. PRIZE FIGHTER (2) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over this trip at this track (Dirt). Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he cannot be underestimated.