Mon, April 22, 2024

Group 2 winner DESERT DAWN (3) lines up on the back of a 7 length fourth over 1m at this track. Has a good record here at this journey with two wins from six starts. Well placed and should be tough to beat. Group 3 placegetter COFFEE IN BED (7) was well held over 1m in the G1 Beholder Mile Stakes at this track (Dirt) last time out. Winning rider Mike E Smith stays aboard. Leading contender. BIG NOVEL (1) built on a nice third two starts back at this track (Dirt) with a win over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt) a month ago, getting home by 5.5 lengths. J J Hernandez scored on her last time and retains the ride. Goes up a rung or two but she is worth serious consideration. Group 2 winner TURNERLOOSE (6) opened this prep last start with a fourth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1m at this track. Has a win and one placing at this journey from four starts. One of the main contenders.