HawthorneSun, May 19, 2024

Group 3 placegetter OEUVRE (5) was unplaced on turf over 1m1/2f at Fairgrounds in a then again couldn't find the top-three on the same surface last time out, finishing eighth over 5½f at Keeneland. Record at this track is strong. Will be hard to stop. COMMISSIONER GULCH (3) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 5 lengths at this track and trip when resuming from a layoff last time out. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to figure in the finish. JOURNEYIST (1) is a strong when resuming performer who resumes after a break of nine months. Was in top form before a lay-off with three straight wins, the latest over 1m1/2f at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Should be involved in the finish. WHITE LIES (7) was never in contention when resuming last start over 6f at this track (Dirt), finishing fourth and beaten 11 lengths. Has a solid record here at the distance with two wins and six placings from 12 tries. Best figures stack up nicely.