Wed, October 09, 2024

SHY DA RUNNER (3) recorded a strong on-pace win here last time by half a length over 6f. P Morales sticks. Best form puts him right in this. NINJA STAR (2) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1m1f at this track (Synthetic) when beaten half a length. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Leading contender. IRONSIDES (5) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a 11th over 1m at Kentucky (Turf). Won't find this as tough so he is likely to play a big role. TAP EM (1) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 6 lengths away in third over 6½f at this track (Synthetic). Nicely placed to figure in the finish.