Mountaineer ParkTue, May 21, 2024

HOT TAKE (6) was prominent throughout last time when third over 5½f at this track (Dirt), making it back-to-back minor placings since returning from a lay-off. Fitter and should be in the finish. FREEDOM'S ALLURE (5) returns from a break of eight months. Was going well at the back end of last prep with placings at her last two starts, the latest at this course and distance. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Among the leading chances. AGUILA DEL RIO (3) finished 7 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 5½f at this track, an improvement on her seventh at Turf Paradise the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects. WHISPER ME A SONG (1) opened this prep with a win then was not as effective last time out when seventh over 6f at this track, beaten 11 lengths. Worth another chance.