Sat, July 20, 2024

NOTHING BETTER (8) is a last-start winner six weeks ago, scoring by half a length over 5f at Churchill Downs. Has a strong record here at this trip with four wins from seven runs. A bold showing is expected. Multiple Group 2 winner ARZAK (5) turned in a solid fresh performance last start when a minor placegetter over 5½f in the G1 Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga (Turf), beaten 3.5 lengths. Expected to run well. Group 2 placegetter EAMONN (1) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third last time out over 5f at Listed level at this track (Turf). Good record at this journey with two wins and four minor placings from eight starts and is expected to run well. ALOGON (4) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing ninth last start over 5½f in the G1 Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga (Turf) six weeks ago. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Deserves respect on best figures.