Louisiana DownsTue, July 23, 2024

READY SHOES (5) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back it up last time when sixth, beaten 8 lengths, at Evangeline Downs (Turf) over 1m1/2f. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this circuit. Has the class to take care of this field. DUDE DROP KID (2) finds it hard to win with two victories from 31 starts. Did a good job last start to finish second over 7½f at this track, beaten half a length. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. ATHENS MOON (3) is returning from a lay-off of four months. Finished fourth at Kentucky (Turf) over 1m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Chadwick J Mouton. Well-placed and is among the chances. AMERICAN DOLLARS (6) was in the money on the dirt at this track two runs ago then backed it up with a win, also on dirt, at this track over 6½f four weeks ago. Going well and worth including this line-up.