Sat, July 20, 2024

FEDERAL JUDGE (2) returns from a lay-off of 14 months and is having his first run for a new yard. Was a winner when fresh last campaign at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 6f. Will prove tough to beat. ARRO SMASH (7) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 6f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) nine weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Should park just off the speed. Best form puts him right in this. Multiple Group 2 placegetter DEER DISTRICT (5) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Has been in the money at each second up start. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. Multiple Group 3 placegetter GUN IT (3) comes here off a last-start sixth, beaten 10 lengths, over 6½f at this track. Deserves serious consideration.