Ellis ParkSat, August 09, 2025

DUKE OF DUVAL (6) accounted for a maiden field over 1m at this track (Dirt) last start, finishing 4.5 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Re-unites with Keith J Asmussen who was on board last start. Capable of making it two on the trot. BERMUDA BLITZ (1) built on a nice third two starts back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) with success as public elect over 1m at this track (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.75 lengths. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. SIPPIN ON GIN (5) resumes from a lay-off of nine weeks. Has filled a minor placing at both when resuming runs. Opened last prep with a second over 1m at Evangeline Downs. Expected to run well. LAUGHNOWCRYLATER (4) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 2.25 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is right in contention.