Thu, August 15, 2024

Set Weights IFT AS I AM (4) was going well before a lay-off with two straight minor placings. Proven when resuming performer back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Sure to prove tough to beat. RICHIESONAROLL (6) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 6f at this track (Dirt). Well placed to feature again. LIKE A SALTSHAKER (9) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) with a win over 6½f at Ellis Park (Dirt) two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by half a length after being in contention on the bend. Worth noting Christopher A Emigh goes aboard. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. ARTHURIAN (7) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 9 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 5½f. Should figure in the finish.