Sat, July 06, 2024

Group 2 placegetter SPIRIT PRINCE (9) boxed on to finish second last start over 1m at Saratoga (Turf), beaten one length when resuming. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. DOMINGO (3) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 4 lengths into second over 1m2f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. EL MATADOR (11) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m4f at Churchill Downs, beaten 6 lengths into fourth after being prominent at the turn. Going up a level this time but he cannot be taken lightly. FRONTLINE WARRIOR (7) is back from a break of 12 weeks. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when eighth over 1m1/2f at Keeneland (Turf). Should camp just off the leaders. Don't underestimate.