Louisiana DownsWed, July 03, 2024

HELAIRE (4) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt) when beaten 7 lengths. Great chance to find the winners' enclosure. RUN ROCKET (5) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 7½f at this track (Turf). Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. RUSSIAN TANK (1) last appeared three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1m at Evangeline Downs when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the Cesar Govea stable. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal. MONARCH'S MISCHIEF (2) failed to threaten when fresh from a lay-off last time out, beaten 14 lengths into seventh over 1m at this track (Turf). Should be in the finish. Can feature with the right run.