Sat, July 13, 2024

MENTEE (1) led all the way to score as favourite on debut over 5f at Aqueduct (Dirt) four weeks ago. Promising type who can go back-to-back. STUDLYDORIGHT (6) booted up from the inside draw to sit on the speed last start then went on to register a determined win by 1.75 lengths in stakes class at this track (Dirt) over 5½f. Takes on tougher opposition this time but he is a leading contender. THREE ECHOES (5) was a narrow winner by 0.8 lengths at Churchill Downs (Dirt) in a then third in stakes class at this track (Dirt) last time. Drops a little in the weights. Shapes as one to consider. SOONTOBEKING (4) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by a nose over 5½f at Aqueduct (Dirt). Takes on a better field this time but is among the better hopes.