Gulfstream - Friday 22nd February 2019
Adamant and Learn Story both got off the mark last time and could have more to come. However, preference is for SALSITA ROJA, who has been in top form in 2019, scoring well here when favourite last time.
Todd Pletcher holds a strong hand with newcomer Don't Rush and Ms. Maximum. However, preference is for SINGSONG BIRD, who was second here over seven furlongs last time and could go one better now stepping up to a mile.
PREACHER POWER has finished on the podium in his last four outings and appears well placed to land the spoils here. Battle Of Memphis looks a smart operator for Mark Casse and could benefit for the application of blinkers, while Great Kahuna needs to be respected.
R LIMO JOE has scored on four of his last six outings and can get back to his best to return to the winner's enclosure. Diddley is a consistent performer to note, with Chirping looking to make amends to supporters who sent him off favourite last time.
JOE DI BAGGIO was an impressive six-length winner here last time and could be hard to beat if in the same form. Fellow recent winner Justcallmenorman rates as the main danger, with He's Smokin Hot also respected.
BLUE EYED BETH should enjoy this return to 5f and could get off the mark at the third time of asking now under Joe Bravo. Rotate is respected for Bill Mott, while Bye Bye Nicky looks most promising of the newcomers on paper.
SPECIAL COUNSEL showed a nice turn of foot to score over course and distance last time and makes plenty of appeal. Livin A Dream and Dreamy Art can claim podium honours.
CAPE DESIDERATO has some smart form in the book and remains unexposed over this mile distance. Bunyan's Axe and the unexposed Souper Warrior appeal as best of the remainder.
FAMILY KITTEN will appreciate the drop in both trip and grade and gets the vote to edge out a pair who clashed over track and trip earlier this month in High Flying Guy (second) and Mcmanaman (third).
Former Joseph O'Brien inmate MEDAL OF HONOUR is a fascinating runner on his US debut and he is fancied to play a leading role. There are plenty of others with claims, however, including Battle Of Blenheim and Ceevee.
Difficult to be too confident about any of these, but INDISPUTABLYLINKED has two solid placed efforts to his name including one over track and trip. Karamchand is another form player to consider, with Mo's Ride a respected debutant.
