Sat, August 03, 2024

Group 2 winner DIEGO VELAZQUEZ (4) was an emphatic winner last time over 1m1f in the G3 Meld Stakes at Leopardstown with this rider Ryan Moore engaged. In form and pay to follow up. WHITE PALOMINO (8) Placed in a Group 1. Finished just a nose from the winner in second last start over 1m1 1/2f in the G1 Belmont Derby Invitational at Aqueduct (Turf) after racing in the leading division. Faces an easier assignment so he is sure to be right there at the finish. Group 2 winner LEGEND OF TIME (3) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third in the G1 Belmont Derby Invitational at Aqueduct (Turf) over 1m1 1/2f, beaten 1.4 lengths. Should be at his peak now. William Buick who has scored on him four times retains the mount. One of the contenders. Group 3 placegetter CUGINO (2) is a progressive three-year-old colt who resumes from a break of nine weeks, his last appearance being a win over 1m1f at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Turf) at his only run of that campaign. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a lay-off in two starts. Should park just off the speed. One of the better hopes.