Sun, September 29, 2024

Shoemaker Mile winner JOHANNES (3) scored last start in the G2 Eddie Read Stakes at Del Mar (Turf) over 1m1f after he was prominent at the turn. Has never been out of the money in three starts at this trip, including three wins. Should park just off the speed. Best form puts him right in this. Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap winner DU JOUR (1) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1m at Del Mar, clocking in 0.9 lengths from the winner. Has a good record here at this journey with three wins from 10 starts. Expecting a bold showing. Multiple Group 2 placegetter ALMENDARES (8) wound up strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1m in the G2 Del Mar Mile Handicap (Turf). Has race fitness on his side now. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. Multiple Group 2 winner CONCLUDE (9) comes here following a win over 1m at Del Mar four weeks ago, getting home by a nose. Is rarely far away and has amassed five wins from his appearances. A bold showing is expected.