Sun, July 21, 2024

Group 3 placegetter SHADOW DRAGON (14) is ready to break through after collecting his 5th minor placing in a row last time over 1m at Aqueduct (Dirt) after being in the firing line all the way. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running a bold race. LET'S GO BIG BLUE (7) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third at Aqueduct (Turf) over 1m, beaten half a length. Should be at his peak now. Winning rider Jose Lezcano sticks. Likely to feature. UNION TRAIL (4) was a 2.25 lengths winner on turf at Aqueduct two starts ago and lines up for a hat-trick here after make it two in a row with a dirt track win at this track over 1m six weeks ago. Hard to fault as he chases another win. Expected to feature. HUSH OF A STORM (12) was prominent at the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 1m1/4f at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic), beaten 3.5 lengths. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is good enough to play a major role.