Sun, July 07, 2024

DRAKE'S PASSAGE (3) had a bit on his rivals last time with an impressive 4 lengths win over 1m1f in stakes class at Saratoga (Dirt). Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best form puts him right in this. Group 3 placegetter COASTAL MISSION (4) finished second last time out over 1m at Monmouth Park, beaten 1.75 lengths. Has an impressive 12 wins from 21 career starts. Well placed and should be tough to beat. AUTO GLIDE (6) has scored at his last three starts, most recently by 2.5 lengths over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt). That continued the good form this campaign, with three wins and two minor placings from six runs. Solid top-three chance. SHAFT'S BULLET (1) scored last start at Laurel (Dirt) to make it three wins from five starts this campaign. Record at this journey is strong with two wins and a placing from four runs and has solid claims.