Sat, June 15, 2024

SHAQ DIESEL (7) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third last time out over 7f at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Drops back in grade. Leading contender. BLACK BELT (8) finished ninth over 1m1f in the G2 New Orleans Handicap at Fairgrounds (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on March 23. Comes here with definite claims. POSITIVE REVIEW (5) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when fourth over 1m1/4f at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) after he was prominent at the bend. Has a solid record at the third run in and will be tough to beat. SIR SAFFER (6) was a winner on dirt over 1m1/4f at Tampa Bay Downs in a but missed the frame on turf over 1m at this track last time. Winning rider J Ferrer stays aboard. Can play a role in the finish.