Fri, April 19, 2024

Group 1 placegetter DREAMLIKE (3) comes here off a break of five-and-a-half months. Scored over 1m1f at Saratoga at the start of last prep. Looks a winning chance. HAVILDAR (4) raced on the speed from the outset when resuming last start and finished third, beaten 2 lengths, over 6f at Santa Anita (Dirt). Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. BRIGADE COMMANDER (6) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1m1/4f at Fairgrounds (Dirt) when beaten a nose. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. One of the main contenders. Multiple Group 3 placegetter CAGLIOSTRO (10) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish fifth over 1m1f in the G3 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park (Dirt). Should be close to the speed despite the draw. Rates among the each way hopes.