Thu, August 15, 2024

DAILY GRIND (3) was unplaced on turf over 1m1f at Churchill Downs in a then again couldn't find the top-three on the same surface last time out, finishing sixth over 1m1/2f at this track. Tough to beat back on the dirt. Worth another chance. UPSTANDING (1) wasn't far away on debut last start over 7f at this track (Dirt), finishing third and beaten 4 lengths. Has upside and can open his account. PRAIRIE DUNES (4) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last time over 1m at Aqueduct (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 6 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. BOURBON'S FAULT (5) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at Churchill Downs, beaten 4 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.