Sun, July 07, 2024

American Oaks winner WET PAINT (6) ran third at her latest appearance over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs, clocking in 4.5 lengths from the winner. Genuine type with five wins from 13 starts. Has the right profile. Multiple Group 3 winner HONOR D LADY (2) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish second last time out over 1m1/2f in stakes class at Monmouth Park (Dirt). Goes up a notch this time but is still among the leading chances. Group 1 placegetter MORNING MATCHA (5) was on a winning run of two races but last time out missed the frame when seventh over 7f in the G2 Bed O' Roses Invitational Stakes at Aqueduct (Dirt). Mychel J Sanchez who has two wins when partnering stays on. Expected to measure up. SADDLE UP JESSIE (3) improved last start to finish third over 1m1/2f at Monmouth Park. Suitably placed so she can figure again.