Sat, July 13, 2024

Group 3 placegetter IRISH ACES (8) resumed last time out and finished third over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs, beaten 2 lengths. Excels over this journey with two wins from five runs. Profiles nicely. PHILEAS FOGG (3) started at 3/1 last time but could only manage fifth, beaten 4.5 lengths, at Churchill Downs over 1m1f. Has the pace and the right draw to find a good early position. Leading contender. BEUYS (9) just missed last time when 0.1 lengths away in second at Aqueduct (Turf) over 1m1 1/2f. Should be in the finish again. GEORGIE W (7) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last time over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Turf) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 1.75 lengths. Likely improver with winning claims.