Sun, July 07, 2024

ASCENDANCE (7) scored over this journey in a then failed at the longer trip last time when fifth at this track (Dirt). Great chance to atone. BOLD HONOR (5) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at Pimlico (Dirt) with a win over 6f at Delaware Park (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 8 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. DUBLSHOTOFCOURAGE (2) finished second two runs back at Delaware Park (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.3 lengths as favourite over 7f at Charles Town (Dirt). Must raise the bar but another win is not out of the question. BARON'S LEGACY (6) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 7f at this track, beaten 14 lengths into sixth. Better than recent efforts suggest.