Tue, September 17, 2024

KISS BLUE (1) finished out of the money two starts back then she was always well out of her ground and was beaten 7 lengths when ninth over 5½f at Ellis Park three weeks ago. This is a nice drop in grade so she is perfectly placed to score. SICILIAN PRINCESS (6) is yet to break through after seven career starts. Could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 1m4f at Saratoga (Turf) following a minor placing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) over 1m1/4f the run prior. Cannot be left out of calculations. YOU KUUIPO (5) showed early speed from a good draw last time and battled on to finish fourth, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1m3f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Turf). Must be included among the main hopes. BELLA STRADALE (4) turned in a moderate debut over 6½f at Woodbine on September 2 when she was safely held in fifth, 11 lengths from the winner. Will take a lot from that experience. One of the hopes.