Finger LakesMon, October 21, 2024

MAKER'S CANDY (1) hit the frame when resuming two runs back at Saratoga but couldn't back it up last start when sixth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 1m at Aqueduct (Dirt). The engagement of Manuel Franco is noteworthy. This doesn't look as hard so he is likely to play a big role. DOIN'ITTHERIGHTWAY (3) battled on well to hold second last start over 1m at Delaware Park (Dirt), beaten 0.1 lengths as favourite. D E Centeno gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves plenty of thought. THE INSTITUTE (5) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 6 lengths away in second over 6f in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). In a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. ROYAL SUSPECT (4) really dug deep to salute by 4 lengths three runs back at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Not to be discounted.