Frank First is a reliable sort around here but was beaten almost seven lengths when runner-up in a similar contest three weeks ago. This is Three Deep’s level and he is unlikely to be far away if getting a run while Vintage Kitten is eased in grade so goes on the shortlist. Conquistador was only headed inside the final furlong when runner-up to Positive Phil here at the start of the month but LOOKIN AT ROSES (NAP) was finishing best of all that day and was only a neck behind Mark Casse’s gelding at the the finish. It’s not a stretch to imagine that form will be reversed today and Irad Ortiz’ mount holds January Won on that run.
Sovereign Warrior (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Sted'd 3/8,brushd late, 2nd of 8, hd behind Ohanzee (9-0) at Gulfstream 5f gd in Apr.
Road To Peace (USA) 19-2 (8-11) 4w,no bid,outkick show, 4th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Assertiko (8-6) at Gulfstream 6f fst in May.
Poppy's Boys (USA) 22-1 (8-6) Fought rating,mild bid, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Positive Phil (8-12) at Gulfstream 7f gd in May.
Please Sit Down (USA) 18-1 (8-6) In back,2-3wd,no impct, 8th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Farley (8-10) at Gulfstream 7f gd in Jul.
Lookin At Roses (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Gamely inside top two, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Positive Phil (8-12) at Gulfstream 7f gd in May.
Vincitore (USA) 19-2 (8-8) 2p-ins,headed 3/16, 4th of 7, 1/2l behind Cha Vez (8-10) at Fair Grounds 1m gd in Mar.
Vintage Kitten (USA) 8-1 (8-7) Off pace,6wd uppr, 4th of 10, 8l behind Monforte (8-11) at Gulfstream 1m stks gd in Feb.
Conquistador (USA) 13-1 (8-12) Repel bid,drifted,edgd, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Positive Phil (8-12) at Gulfstream 7f gd in May.
Lucky Mike (USA) 3-1 (8-12) Boxed in 6f, no gain, last of 3, 3 1/2l behind Bad Beat Brian (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m gd in May.
January Won (USA) 14-1 (8-6) Outrun throughout, 9th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Positive Phil (8-12) at Gulfstream 7f gd in May.
Indirectly (USA) 5-1 (8-7) 4w bid 5/16,long drive, won at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in May beating Farm Strong (8-7) by nk, 8 ran.
Frank First (USA) 5-2 (8-6) Advncd 4wd,best others, 2nd of 8, 6 3/4l behind Jesus' Team (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m fst in May.
Three Deep (USA) 19-5 (8-13) Veer out st,drifted,up, won at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in May beating W W Candy (8-7) by shd, 8 ran.