This is probably one of the more open contests on today’s card. Desert General’s second here 12 days ago was his best run for some time and he was only beaten a head by French Quarter here in March. The latter needs to bounce back from a poor run last month but is capable in this grade. BLAKEY has similar credentials but looks the one to beat on his victory here in March as So Long Chuck couldn’t sustain his run last time and has been done no favours by the draw today. Cometin’s fitness has to be taken on trust and he’s changed hands since winning here almost 12 months ago.
Desert General (USA) 11-2 (8-9) Chased,led,best others, 2nd of 9, shd behind Candy Crushem (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m fst in May.
Sensational Ride (USA) 13-10fav (8-9) Forwardly,faded, last of 7, 15l behind Lapochka (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Mar.
French Quarter (USA) 11-10fav (8-11) Lacked final response, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Nick The Cardshark (8-9) at Gulfstream 5f fst in Apr.
Mr. Creative (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Widest stretch, outrun, 4th of 7, 18 1/2l behind Love Nest (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Apr.
Blakey (USA) 14-5 (8-9) Forwardly,faded turn, last of 8, 22 3/4l behind Yes I See (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Apr.
Dakota's Dude (USA) 11-1 (8-8) Track pace inside,fade, 9th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Derby Champagne (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr.
Cometin (USA) 3-1 (8-10) 3w1/4,vied uppr,clear, won at Gulfstream 1m fst in Jun beating Native Hawk (8-10) by 3 1/4l, 6 ran.
Royalston (USA) 22-1 (8-10) Urgd 2pth trn,no impct, 7th of 8, 17 1/2l behind Trappezoid (8-10) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Feb.
So Long Chuck (USA) 11-5 (8-9) Brk thru,lead 7/16,wkn, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Peppi The Hunter (8-8) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Apr.
Big Boy Bruno (USA) 18-5 (8-9) Stumbled st, eased up, last of 7, dist behind Love Nest (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m fst in Apr.
Pango (USA) 15-2 (8-9) Failed to respond, 7th of 8, 15 3/4l behind Karen's Cove (8-9) at Gulfstream 6f fst in Apr.
