Sun, August 11, 2024

DANVILLE (4) is a consistent performer with five minor placings from nine starts this time in work. 1.5 lengths from the winner in third last start over 1m1/4f at this track (dirt). Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. VALIANT WEST (7) finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 6½f at this track four weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Ademar Santos stays on. Should be in the finish. COOL QUARTET (1) started at 7/2 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1m1f. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. HOPPIN JOHN (5) turned in a modest performance when third last time out over 6½f at this track, beaten 3 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. In contention this time.