Wed, September 11, 2024

RARIFIED FLAIR (3) was well fancied last start over 1m1/2f at Laurel (Turf) when eighth, beaten 5 lengths. Strong winning chance. BERMONDSEY (6) finished fourth two runs back at Penn National (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths after being prominent at the bend over 1m1/4f at Penn National (Dirt). Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. ENTRUST (4) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at Laurel (Dirt), most recently beaten 3.5 lengths into third after he gave away a big start over 1m at this track (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Has the talent to take this out. MINEOLA MIKE (8) is ticking along okay with two runs this time in. Improved last time out when second, beaten 2.25 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 1m1/4f. Yet to miss the frame from four starts at the trip, including a win and will be about the money.