Tampa Bay DownsSat, December 02, 2023

SOUND OF THE BEAST (5) went forward last start over 6½f at Listed level at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 1.75 lengths.Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards.PATRIOT SPIRIT (8) lines up on the back of a 5 length fourth over 6f at Keeneland as favourite.Expecting a bold showing.CRAZY MASON (4) comes here off a last-start third, beaten 8 lengths, over 1m at Delaware Park.One of the key contenders.RATHMORE (1) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by a nose last time over 6f at Aqueduct (Dirt).Can sneak into the finish again.