Mon, July 08, 2024

Multiple Group 2 placegetter MIXTO (1) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when fifth, beaten 8 lengths, over 1m2f in the G2 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (Dirt). Ideally placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. Multiple Group 3 winner LAMMAS (3) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Scored over 1m1/2f at Golden Gate Fields to launch the last campaign. Boasts a when resuming record of two wins and two placings from five starts. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. IL BELLATOR (2) Placed in a Group 3. Is a distance specialist who finished fifth when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out after being in contention on the turn to score by 2.25 lengths over 1m at Golden Gate Fields (Synthetic). Taking on a better field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. BRAZENLY (4) stuck on well last start to finish second over 6½f at Santa Anita (Dirt) after showing good early speed. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge.