Sat, April 20, 2024

Group 2 placegetter NEECIE MARIE (6) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a lay-off on November 24 finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths over 1m1/2f in the G3 Mrs. Revere Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. Group 2 placegetter OLIVIA MARALDA (3) was well held in the Matron Stakes won by Tahiyra over 1m at Leopardstown at her last appearance seven months ago. Finds a suitable race and is sure to be prominent. FIVE TOWNS (1) finished fifth when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out after being in the firing line on the corner to score by 1.75 lengths over 1m1/4f at Gulfstream Park (Synthetic). Finds a suitable race and can go on to make it two in a row. Group 3 winner SAFEEN (8) comes here off a break of five months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 1m1f at Keeneland. Worth plenty of thought.