Kaufy Bean was unfancied stepped up to a mile here last month but made all and has had only seven career starts. Wild Medagliad’oro looked a potentially smart performer when last seen at Belmont Park in May of last year and could play a part, despite his lengthy absence, while Ambassador Jim would have a squeak on his best form around here, though could have been better drawn. AZRAEL (NAP) was progressive last year and there was a lot to like about his winning return to action here last month. There is still untapped potential to unleash in Chad Brown’s colt so he gets the nod. Mozo Bello could also go well at much bigger odds.
Wild Medagliad'oro (USA) 4-1 (8-6) 2w,ask 3/16,gamely, won at Belmont Park 1m mdn gd in May beating The Last Zip (8-6) by 1l, 7 ran.
Totono (USA) 40-1 (8-13) Steadied into 1st turn, 7th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Proven Strategies (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr.
Kaufy Bean (USA) 20-1 (8-8) Bump st,driving inside, won at Gulfstream 1m gd in Mar beating Justinthenickotime (8-8) by 6l, 7 ran.
Azrael (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Duel turn,shook clear, won at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Mar beating Rochambeau (8-11) by 2l, 11 ran.
Mozo Bello (USA) 9-1 (8-13) 2wd 1/4p,shift 5wd, 4th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Proven Strategies (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr.
Unlockthepotential (USA) 15-1 (8-13) Track pace,3-4wd bid, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Proven Strategies (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr.
Rhythmia (USA) 11-2 (8-9) Step slw,6-7wd uppr, 6th of 12, 5l behind My Point Exactly (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Jan.
Over The Channel (USA) 5-1 (8-13) Stalk,2w bid,stayed on, 2nd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Proven Strategies (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr.
Resident Liberal (USA) 13-2 (8-13) Btwn foes 1/4p,3wd 1/8, 5th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Proven Strategies (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Apr.
Lagoon Macaroon (USA) 11-10fav (8-12) 4wd into str,willingly, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Imagineiamfastest (8-12) at Santa Anita 1m fst in Jan.
Ambassador Jim (USA) 13-1 (8-9) Widest uppr,no threat, 6th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Morocco (8-9) at Gulfstream 1m gd in Mar.