Laurel ParkSun, September 29, 2024

SAPPHIRE BEAUTY (3) started favourite last time out over 6f at this track (Dirt) but found one better, making it five minor placings from five starts this campaign. Not far off a win and expected to go close. ESPERANNNA (5) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a lay-off on July 20 finishing eighth and beaten 9 lengths over 1m at this track (Turf). Now under the care of new trainer T L Keefe. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. SPEAK YOUR MIND (2) produced a good run two starts back to finish third but was below par last time when out of the placings at Mountaineer Park (Dirt) over the same trip after she was in contention on the corner. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HIDEWRIGHT AWAY (6) scored a 2.25 lengths win on dirt at Timonium two starts back but then disappointed on turf last time at this track over 5½f when 6 lengths from the winner in sixth. Justin Lewis who has two wins when partnering stays on. Don't underestimate.