HawthorneSun, April 21, 2024

PATRIOT SPIRIT (2) ran third at his latest appearance over 6f at Gulfstream Park, clocking in 1.5 lengths from the winner. Should be in this for a long way. WOODCOURT (4) is a talented colt who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 4.5 lengths behind Endlessly over 1m1f in the G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Will appreciate this easier race. Group 2 placegetter REAL MEN VIOLIN (1) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when 11th, beaten 47 lengths, over 1m1 1/2f in the G2 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes at Fairgrounds (Dirt) after he got a long way back. Cherry-ripe now and is expected to do much better. LE GRIS (5) missed the frame last time when ninth at Listed level at Turfway Park (Synthetic). That followed a run of two wins on end. Should be poised just off the lead. Don't underestimate.