Thu, October 10, 2024

Group 2 placegetter CHASING THE CROWN (10) was well in commission last start over 1m1/4f at Listed level at Kentucky (Turf) when fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Drops back in grade. Sure to feature. Group 2 winner GIGANTE (6) comes here off a break of six-and-a-half months. Scored over 1m at Horseshoe Indianapolis at the start of last prep. Has ability and should be right in the finish. Multiple Group 2 winner MAJOR DUDE (1) finished 10 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out in the G1 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga (Turf) over 1m. Is yet to miss the frame from four starts at this distance, including two wins. Big class drop this time. Should measure up in this field. Multiple Group 2 winner MASTEROFFOXHOUNDS (3) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Only raced once last campaign which was a narrow defeat over 1m1/2f at Listed level at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Turf). Among the better hopes.