Sat, August 03, 2024

FREEDOM PRINCIPLE (3) is a talented colt who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Brilliant Berti over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs, beaten 9 lengths into seventh. Finds a suitable race and is sure to be prominent. Group 1 placegetter GRAND MO THE FIRST (4) is a progressive galloper who is when resuming since finishing 18th over 1m2f in the G1 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (Dirt) three months ago. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a lay-off in two starts. Emisael Jaramillo who has two wins when partnering stays on. Well placed and should be in the finish. GENERAL LEDGER (8) was a most impressive winner last time over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf), scoring by 3.5 lengths. One of the main contenders again. PREVENT (2) ran well below his best last time over 1m1/2f in Listed grade at this track (Synthetic), beaten 5 lengths into fifth at 5/2. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Not to be discounted.