Laurel ParkFri, July 05, 2024

SHAPE NOTE (6) showed good early speed and led throughout to score by a nose last start over 5f at Pimlico (Turf). Expected to take some stopping again. TALL ORDER (8) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then was beaten 2.75 lengths when sixth in a 5½f contest at this track two weeks ago after being in contention on the corner. Faces an easier assignment so he is one of the main contenders. FREESTANDING (7) returned from a lay-off five weeks ago when he was beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 5½f at this track. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. RAPPER ZAPPER (11) resumes from a lay-off of five months and is having his first outing under new trainer Lacey Gaudet. Finished sixth at this track (Dirt) over 1m1/2f at the opening run last time in work.