Laurel ParkSun, June 30, 2024

FOREVER SOUPER (3) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third at Listed level at Monmouth Park (Turf) over 1m1/2f, beaten 1.5 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Record at this journey is impressive with two wins and three placings from six runs and is a leading contender. Group 3 winner YES THIS TIME (1) is a six-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Nolan Ramsey stable. Resumes after finishing seventh in the G2 Seabiscuit Handicap at Del Mar (Turf) at his last run seven months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks well placed. Definite winning chance. Group 2 winner WOW WHATA SUMMER (2) improved sharply on his ninth two starts back at Keeneland (Turf) with a win over 1m at Pimlico (Turf) six-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 0.1 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Finds a suitable race and can go on to make it two in a row. ELDEST SON (6) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 2 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf). Deserves to break through and a forward showing is expected.