Laurel ParkSun, July 28, 2024

Group 3 winner APPLE PICKER (8) changes rider since being well held last time in eighth over 7f in the G2 Bed O' Roses Invitational Stakes at Aqueduct (Dirt) on June 15. Key runner on her best efforts. Group 1 winner JOKE SISI (6) finished third two runs back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 2 lengths over 7f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Finds a suitable assignment and can salute again. Group 3 placegetter LATE FROST (4) went forward last start over 6f at Listed level at Delaware Park (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 5 lengths. Has the talent to play a significant role. MS BUCCHERO (7) has returned in good order this campaign. Opened with a second at Parx (Dirt) two starts back then scored by 2 lengths as public elect last time out over 6f at this track (Dirt). Likely to be in the finish again.