Fri, May 31, 2024

Group 2 placegetter GORDIAN KNOT (8) settled in a rearwards position and never came on when resuming last start, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths over 6½f at Parx (Dirt). This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. MARKET MAVEN (6) is a six-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Jacinto Solis stable. Hasn't raced since finishing seventh at Laurel (Dirt) five months ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Among the leading chances. A WESTERN YARN (1) is back from a lay-off of nine months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 7½f at Parx (Turf). Key runner. Group 2 placegetter FLETCHER (3) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt), scoring by 2.5 lengths. Fitter for that last hitout and appeals as a solid top-three hope.