Sat, September 28, 2024

Group 2 placegetter Set Weights EET CHERRY PIE (6) missed the placings when resuming recently but was not too far from the winner when fourth over 5½f in stakes class at Colonial Downs (Turf). Change of rider to Luis Saez who has an excellent strike rate when in the saddle, including two wins. Among the leading chances. CHAMPLIN (4) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 5.5 lengths away in fourth over 6½f at Listed level at Ellis Park (Dirt) on July 21 which was the only run of that prep. Has scored when resuming from a lay-off before. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will play a major role. Group 1 winner GULFPORT (1) is a promising galloper who won at his only run last prep three months ago over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Has an impressive when resuming record including two victories. Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Capable of running a bold race. OSBOURNE (3) was last at the races when he finished fifth over 6f in the G3 Whitmore Stakes at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) on March 16. Sure to make his presence felt.