Sun, July 21, 2024

Group 1 placegetter RAGING SEA (3) scored when resuming then was in a Group 1 last start at this track over 1m1f, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth. Tackles a turf track for the first time. Has never missed the placings at the third run back and is expected to go very well. Group 3 winner SHOTGUN HOTTIE (1) kept coming only to just miss last start over 1m1f in the G2 Fleur de Lis Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt). This is a more suitable contest and she can go one better. Group 2 placegetter VENTI VALENTINE (2) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 6 lengths over 1m1f in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. Group 2 placegetter JUST KATHERINE (5) tackles a turf track for the first time. On the back of a second when fresh over 7f at aqueduct.