Delta DownsSat, May 25, 2024

CARTEL ROSES Z (5) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when fourth over 1f80yards in stakes class at this track (Dirt). Should be peaking now and is a great chance to break through. Group 1 placegetter HOZTILE TAKEOVER (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish half a length away in second over 1f180yards at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove hard to beat. Group 2 placegetter KP PAINTMEASYMPHONY (1) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1f180yards at Louisiana Downs (Dirt), getting home by half a length. Winning rider Arnulfo Gutierrez retains the mount. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. WILD BLUE DEBUTANT (6) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest offering a sixth, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1f130yards at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Nice class drop this time. Solid claims on her best form.