Fairmount ParkSun, August 25, 2024

Group 1 placegetter E J WON THE CUP (2) ran below expectations last time in the G3 Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) over 1m1/2f, finishing fourth and beaten 8 lengths. Has a high cruising speed. Best figures should see him run well. FLAT HANBY (5) recorded another success last time over 1m1/4f in stakes class at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) making it four straight wins this campaign. Rewarded favourite backers last time out and can continue the winning run. Group 2 placegetter REAL MEN VIOLIN (4) finished 9 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1m1/2f in the G3 Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) on July 6. Goes well at this trip, recording three minor placings and shapes as one to consider. Group 1 placegetter NEXT LEVEL (7) finished 14 lengths from the winner in seventh last time out over 1m1/2f in Listed grade at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) on July 6. Will drift back but wind up late. Will be doing his best work late.