Sun, May 05, 2024

RONIC (5) is having his first run since winning by 3 lengths two months ago over 1m1/4f at Fairgrounds. Has transferred to the Jon G Arnett stable over the break. Will prove tough to beat for the new barn. COUNTRY GUY (3) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished second, beaten 4 lengths, over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Hard to beat in this suitable race. JOYFUL GHOST (7) comes here off a freshen-up of five-and-a-half weeks after finishing fourth at his latest appearance over 6f at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt). Should be prominent from the outset. One to consider. JIM AND JIM (4) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1/2f at Oaklawn Park, beaten 9 lengths into seventh. Better than recent efforts suggest.