Keeneland 06 October 2012
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SMART BID was not at his best in Grade 2 company last time but he will take plenty of beating here if putting his best foot forward. Middie looks a leading contender and Alma D'Oro could also make his presence felt.
PLEASANT RUN is accustomed to plying his trade at a higher level and he is fancied to put these rivals to the sword. Ha Long Bay could be the one to ask most questions ahead of Lunar Fleet.
FLYING RAPUNZEL will find this a little less demanding than the Grade 3 event which she contested at Arlington last month and she can go well. She gets the verdict over impressive debut winners Brotherhood Singer and Gal About Town.
There was plenty to like about VESPATO's debut effort at Arlington and with improvement likely he could prove a tough nut to crack here. Brink Of War has been shaping nicely in his workouts and he is an interesting newcomer. The same comments apply to Grand Harbor.
BRIDGETOWN can confirm a taking performance when in front of Wekiva Wachee in the Troy Stakes last time and he can get the better of Great Mills and Chamberlain Bridge.
Look no further than GROUPIE DOLL. She ran out an impressive winner of a competitive Presque Isle Downs Grade 2 last time and should be good enough here on a repeat, while Emma's Encore and Honey Chile are others to note.
HUNGRY ISLAND went close in a $250,000 Grade 2 at Saratoga last time out and should be up to this if able to reproduce. Daisy Devine and Summer Soiree can also make the frame.
TIZRACER confirmed promise shown on debut when scoring effortlessly over 1m here latest and, with further improvement on the cards, he could take some stopping in his bid to follow up. Balance The Books just got the better of Joha in Grade 2 company at Saratoga last time and is fancied to confirm placings, while Dynamic Sky could go well at a price.
The top-class WISE DAN took his career win total to 11 when readily landing the Woodbine Mile last time and he will prove extremely difficult to beat if in the same mood this evening. Todd Pletcher's duo Dominus and Doubles Partner could be left to fight out minor honours.
CERCE CAY appears to have been found a great opportunity to open her account. She got within half-a-length of winning a 85k prize at Saratoga last time and this drop in class must see her in the thick of the action once again. Gloat and Ocean Bertie are others worthy of consideration.