Tue, October 08, 2024

NIP N TUCK (7) lifted strongly to score last time with 1.3 lengths to spare over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf), making it two in a row. Sound record at this distance with four wins and three minor placings from nine runs and is a key runner. LINCOLN HAWK (4) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just two times from 26 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1m1 1/2f at Saratoga, beaten 2.75 lengths. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is likely to feature in the finish. LEADING THE CHARGE (2) finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1m1/2f in stakes class at this track (Turf) on August 21. This is his optimum trip with five wins from nine starts and is one of the prime contenders. CADET CORPS (1) is racing well on the dirt of late, hitting the frame in a at Hawthorne then improving to score at Hawthorne over 1m1/2f three-and-a-half weeks ago. Emmanuel Esquivel is back aboard and is unbeaten from three rides on this five-year-old. Don't underestimate.