Mon, August 12, 2024

JULIE'S FERRARI (6) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when fifth, beaten 7 lengths, over 6f at this track (Dirt). Has the talent to put the recent poor run behind him. ROYAL THUNDER (3) settled well back then made a little ground and finished 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 4½f at Charles Town a month ago. Steps up in journey. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Will give a great sight. EL CARDINAL (2) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MATERS N TATERS (8) registered a strong win two runs ago then turned in a decent effort last time out when fourth over 5½f at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. One of the main hopes.