Mon, July 22, 2024

Alberto Solari Magnasco winner RICHI (7) went forward when resuming last start over 6f in stakes class at Santa Anita (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 1.3 lengths. In a suitable race and can figure in the finish. Group 3 winner AG BULLET (5) comes here off a break of 11 weeks. Scored over 6½f at Santa Anita at the start of last prep. Has recorded two wins when when resuming from a break. Expect her to play a major role. Group 3 placegetter ASCENDANCY (2) missed the frame in a on turf over 1m1/2f at Pimlico but improved sharply on the dirt last time, scoring over 1m1/2f at Pleasanton. Well placed in this easier race. Sure to be competitive. Group 2 placegetter JUSTIQUE (3) has been freshened up since she finished seventh over 1m1f in the G1 Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita (Turf) eight weeks ago. Well placed to make amends.