Mon, April 22, 2024

SMASH (3) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) over 1m1/4f, beaten 1.3 lengths. Erik Barbaran sticks. Expecting a bold showing. RED FLAG ALERT (9) improved last start to finish third over 1m1/2f at Gulfstream Park after being in the firing line on the turn. Won't find this as tough so he is likely to play a big role. SARGENT KOBE (1) ran well below his best last time over 6½f at Charles Town (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths into fourth at 7/2. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One of the main contenders. HAGLER (10) returned from a lay-off five-and-a-half weeks ago when he was in contention on the turn before being beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 6½f at Charles Town. Likely improver with top-three prospects.