Sat, October 05, 2024

Group 2 placegetter VLAHOS (1) is a promising rig yet to miss the frame in two starts, including a win. Has not been produced since it finished third over 1m at Churchill Downs on May 4. Will find this much easier. Major player. Group 2 placegetter PILOT COMMANDER (8) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 0.8 lengths away in second over 6½f at Del Mar (Dirt). Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. RED PILL (2) is close to breaking through following a narrow defeat last time over 5f at Del Mar (Turf). Another big run expected. Multiple Group 3 placegetter TARANTINO (5) is a last-start winner over 6½f at Del Mar (Dirt), showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by a nose. In the mix.