Gulfstream ParkSun, March 24, 2024

Multiple Group 3 winner CANDY MAN ROCKET (9) was prominent at the turn and finished 3 lengths from the winner in second when resuming last start at Listed level at this track (Dirt) over this distance. Form over this journey is strong, boasting four wins from seven starts. Strong record with Junior Alvarado aboard, including five wins. Among the leading chances. Group 2 placegetter Set Weights EET CHERRY PIE (2) has not appeared since he finished third over 6½f in the G2 Franklin-Simpson Stakes at Kentucky (Turf) on September 9. Has found a suitable race. SCOOT DADDY (4) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep ten weeks ago when he scored by 0.3 lengths. Has switched to the Martin Drexler stable over the break. Record at this journey is impressive with two wins and two placings from six runs and has to be respected. Group 3 placegetter ROCKCREST (1) resumed last time out and finished seventh over 5f at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. One of the key contenders.