Sat, May 11, 2024

Group 3 winner HIT SHOW (2) comes here off a break of eight months. Scored over 7f at Keeneland to launch the last campaign. Should be hard to stop. Group 3 placegetter GASOLINE (5) finished sixth last start over this distance in the G2 New Orleans Handicap at Fairgrounds (Dirt), beaten 9 lengths. Form here strong boasting two wins from four starts. Must be respected. ALEXANDER HELIOS (1) scored last start at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) to make it three wins and three placings from six starts this campaign. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Capable of testing this field. Group 2 placegetter HAYES STRIKE (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 0.3 lengths away in second over 1m1/2f at Keeneland (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.