Sun, April 21, 2024

STROPE (3) resumes from a lay-off of five-and-a-half months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 6f in stakes class at this track (Dirt). Set to return in style. DENNIS'S PRIDE (5) is back after a break of five-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fifth over 6f at this track (Dirt). Launched last prep with a minor placing at this track over 6f. Hard to beat if back in good order as anticipated. SPAN (2) gave away a big start and never came on when resuming last start, finishing eighth and beaten 16 lengths over 5f at Hawthorne (Dirt). Has the ability to find the winners' list. BEST MAN SPEECH (1) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished 19 lengths from the winner in ninth over 5f at Hawthorne (Dirt). Finds the right race and is worth consideration.