Sun, August 11, 2024

RIDE THE BRAND (8) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when eighth over 6½f at this track, beaten 6 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. JUBA'S MOCHA (3) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Less impressive last time out when third over 4½f at this track, beaten 5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. GREATEST NOTION (4) finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 4½f at this track, an improvement on his when resuming seventh at this track the run before. Worth noting Marshall Mendez goes aboard. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ROAD PUNCH (2) last appeared two weeks ago over 6½f at this track when he finished ninth. This is his first run for the Timothy Shanley stable.