Wed, August 07, 2024

DETROIT CITY (1) was always well out of his ground when 19 lengths from the winner in eighth over 5½f at Laurel last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Gulfstream Park the run before. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. NOBLE JON (4) turned in a fine effort to win by 4.5 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Has the ability to produce another positive result. Group 2 winner CHEWING GUM (5) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Has a solid record at the second run in. Among the leading chances. WOODCHUCK (2) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last start over 6f at this track (Synthetic), beaten 2.75 lengths. Will be rock-hard fit. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.