Sat, September 14, 2024

CRABCAKES N BEER (6) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when second over 7½f at Delaware Park (Turf). Blinkers added in a positive sign from the stable. HIDDEN MOTIVE (11) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish second last time, beaten 1.3 lengths over 1m at Delaware Park (Turf). Heading the right way and ready to find form. LORDLY (7) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1m at Colonial Downs (Turf) when third, beaten 7 lengths. Promising type with improvement to come so he is among the leading chances. PARACLETE (8) ran a fair race on debut last time out, beaten 10 lengths into seventh over 6½f at Colonial Downs (Dirt) on August 24. Open to improvement and looks a contender.