Charles TownThu, October 17, 2024

LOCOMOTIVE (6) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led into the straight before faded out of it, finishing fourth over 5½f at Colonial Downs (Turf). Blinkers applied so a bold showing is anticipated. ANNOINTED (1) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 1m at Gulfstream Park. Should be hard to stop. BLOOD BROTHER (4) is a seven-start maiden who was in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third at the latest appearance over 7f at this track (Dirt). Well placed to run a big race. WELL SPOTTED (5) was prominent at the bend and finished second last time over 6½f at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.5 lengths. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to take this out.