Louisiana DownsWed, July 17, 2024

WISE ANCHOR (7) is racing well without being able to break through, the latest effort a third over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt) five-and-a-half weeks ago. In-form six-year-old gelding so a big run is anticipated. EYE DEE KAY (6) returned from a break last start and sat on the speed before lifting to score over 7½f at Evangeline Downs (Turf) by 0.3 lengths. Juan P Vargas who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Leading contender. POMEROY HAZE (2) ran below expectations last time at Lone Star Park (Dirt) over 5½f, finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths. Has a solid record at this journey with five wins from 14 starts and is one of the contenders. DRIED PEPPER (1) opened this prep with a win then couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Expect a better run this time.