Sat, July 06, 2024

WILDWOOD SICILIAN (2) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold third, beaten 2.25 lengths, over this journey at Fairmount Park (Dirt). Worth noting Christopher A Emigh goes aboard. Going up a level this time but he cannot be underestimated. KHOZAN'S VALENTINE (5) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by a nose over 6f at Fairmount Park (Dirt). BLOW TORCH (1) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when seventh, beaten 7 lengths, over 1m at this track (Turf). Yet to miss the frame in three starts over this course and distance. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. ETERNALLY GRATEFUL (3) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third last time out over 6½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Sound record at this distance with two wins and nine minor placings from 14 runs and is one of the better hopes.