Laurel ParkSun, April 21, 2024

XCELLENT MEN (5) started at 9/2 last time on the back of a win at this track (Dirt) two starts ago but was below his best, finishing sixth over 6½f at Aqueduct (Dirt). Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Has the talent to put the recent run behind him. THE LAST JUMPSTART (2) recorded his maiden win three back and is ready to score again after a couple of recent minor placings, the latest when second at this track (Dirt). Jg Torrealba stays on. Well placed and should be in the finish. MR HOUGHTON (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 2.5 lengths away in third over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. BOX N BEN (7) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing fifth over 6f at this track (Dirt). Can improve and is worth including.