Laurel ParkSun, December 03, 2023

SUMMERSTATEOFMIND (3) was ridden quietly then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 4.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 5½f at this track a month ago.Tackles a longer journey this time.The one to beat in this line up.FORMAL AFFAIR (8) started at 15/2 last time and ran below expectations, finishing ninth and beaten 14 lengths at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 7f.Ideally placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake.SILVERBULLETTWENTY (1) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6f at Delaware Park, beaten 3 lengths into fifth.Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field.BURNINGUPTHEDOUGH (7) is racing well, most recently finishing second a month ago over 5½f at this track (Dirt).Hard to leave out.