Lone Star ParkSat, September 21, 2024

BARBARO (12) wasn't far off maiden success before a three-and-a-half months break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at Ruidoso Downs (Dirt). Can pick up where he left off. Well placed to make a bright return. ALI FAVORITE (5) is a 14-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 1.1 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1f80yards at Gillespie County Fairground (Dirt). Can come on from that run and looks a serious contender. DUKE OF WESTMINSTER (8) is a consistent performer with two minor placings from three starts this campaign. Was in the firing line all the way and finished 0.3 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 1f80yards at Gillespie County Fairground (Dirt). Goes up a rung or two but he is worth serious consideration. FLAMING CARTEL ROSES (10) could only manage to finish seventh, beaten 3.5 lengths, at her latest appearance over 1f31yards at Retama Park (Dirt). Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.