Mon, July 22, 2024

Multiple Group 3 placegetter FIRST PEACE (4) was sent out favourite last time when third over 6f at Santa Anita (Turf) after he was prominent throughout. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Ideally placed to take this out. Multiple Group 2 placegetter ALMENDARES (3) is a handy galloper who was 1.5 lengths from the winner in third when resuming last start over 6½f at Santa Anita. Among the leading chances. Group 2 placegetter DANDY MAN SHINES (9) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 1m at Santa Anita (Turf) after being in contention all the way. Will be handy in running despite the tricky draw. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up. Group 2 placegetter ASTRONOMER (11) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 8 lengths away in ninth over 6½f at Santa Anita. Nicely placed to find some form.