Mon, August 12, 2024

ELUSIVE TARGET (1) scored in a at Churchill Downs (Dirt) but was below his best last time when sixth over 1m1f at this track (Turf). Likely improver with strong prospects. ONTHESTAGE (4) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when seventh, beaten 13 lengths, over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. HORACE MANN (3) couldn't have been more impressive when resuming last start when he scored by 5 lengths over 1m at this track (Dirt). Open to plenty of improvement and can go on with it. Group 1 placegetter GILMORE (7) returned from a lay-off three weeks ago when he was beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth over 1m at this track. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.