Sat, August 10, 2024

IMPERIAL KING (5) is struggling to break through, recording another minor placing last start when second over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Top contender. GRAND ESCAPE (3) has been in good form, scoring three back at this track (Dirt) then placing twice in a row, most recently finishing third when he was in the firing line all the way over 4½f at this track (Dirt). Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. HEY BOOTS (7) raced on the pace over 4½f at this track (Dirt) last time and held on for a place. Record at this track is strong. One of the contenders. HARDLY EVER BETTER (2) dug deep to score two runs back then was beaten 10 lengths into fifth over 4½f at this track (Dirt) last time four weeks ago. Form here at the trip is sound with three wins and six minor placings from 12 runs. Deserves respect on best figures.