Sun, September 15, 2024

Group 2 winner MACHIAVELLI (5) is in great form, lifting strongly to score last start over 1f130yards in Group 2 grade at Retama Park (Dirt) to make it two in a row. Significant class drop this time. Top chance in this field. FLYING NOVA 123 (8) is back from a break of four months. Scored back-to-back wins before running below her best at the last run of the prep, finishing seventh over 1f130yards in Listed grade at Remington Park (Dirt). Opened last prep with a minor placing over 1f80yards at Remington Park. Set to run well on fresh legs. MARFALOUS (7) scored in a at Retama Park (Dirt) then was prominent up to the turn against stiffer opposition last time before tiring to finish fifth over 1f130yards in Group 1 grade at Retama Park (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths. Better placed this time and can do much better. TAKILLYA ONTHE HOCKS (4) started at 3/1 last time but could only manage fifth, beaten 2.25 lengths, at Retama Park over 1f130yards. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. In the mix.