Sat, August 03, 2024

Metropolitan Handicap winner NATIONAL TREASURE (3) went fast early and went on to score by 6 lengths when resuming last time out over 1m in the G1 Metropolitan Handicap at this track (Dirt). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. Multiple Group 2 winner SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (10) turned in a solid fresh performance last start when a minor placegetter over 1m1f in the G1 Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 2.5 lengths. Leading chance. Group 2 winner FIRST MISSION (5) had been in top form, scoring two consecutive wins before being sent out favourite last time and finishing fourth over 1m1f in the G1 Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. Will give backers a great sight. Group 1 placegetter DISARM (2) started at 4/1 last time but could only manage sixth, beaten 7 lengths, at Churchill Downs over 1m1f. Better than the last run and is a top-three hope.