HawthorneThu, July 18, 2024

JOE THE TAILOR (4) has been racing well without winning. Last start finished third, beaten 3 lengths, over 6f at this track (Dirt). In-form three-year-old gelding so a well-deserved win is on the cards. VERRAZANOINTHESKY (2) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 6f at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. ANDTHETHUNDERROLLS (3) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just four times from 42 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1m at Fairmount Park, beaten 8 lengths. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he cannot be underestimated. GOD GUNS N GUTS (5) broke his maiden three starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten 2.75 lengths into second over 6f at this track (Dirt). Can sneak into the finish again.