Sun, April 21, 2024

ROUGH DRAFT (5) finished seventh two runs back at this track (Synthetic) then improved last time out to score by a nose after being in the firing line on the turn over 7½f at this track (Turf). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. Group 2 placegetter NAPOLEONIC WAR (6) lifted strongly to score by a nose two runs back at Tampa Bay Downs (Turf) then ran ninth over 1m1/2f in the G3 Canadian Turf Stakes at this track (Turf) last time in tougher grade. Good enough to take this out. SOGNO DI CAMPIONE (4) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when third over 7½f at this track (Turf). Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. One to consider. MR CROWLEY (2) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by 1.75 lengths last time out over 7½f at this track (Turf). In the mix.