Fri, April 19, 2024

NORTHERN INVADER (11) is a promising four-year-old entire who returned from a break last start and finished 0.9 lengths away in fourth over 1m at Fairgrounds (Turf). Should be in the finish. Group 2 placegetter DHABAB (5) is back from a break of four months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when ninth over 6f in stakes class at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Expected to be in the finish with the blinkers removed. WONDERFUL JUSTICE (3) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1m at Fairgrounds, beaten only a nose. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. BELOUNI (1) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 7½f at Gulfstream Park, beaten 2.75 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.