HawthorneSat, June 01, 2024

ESSENTIAL BELLA (8) finished in the placings when a 0.4 lengths third on dirt at this track in a but then disappointed on turf last time at this track over 5½f when seventh, finishing 11 lengths from the winner. Hard to beat on her best form. Worth another try. AVASARALA (2) returned from a lay-off three weeks ago when she was beaten 6 lengths into seventh over 5½f at this track. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. The engagement of Alexis Centeno is noteworthy. Strips fitter and can feature. SUMMER AT THE SPA (9) could only manage fourth on dirt over 6f at this track in a then couldn't find the top-three on turf over 1m at this track more recently. Will be hard to beat back to the dirt. SUPORB (12) is returning from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months. Finished sixth at Belterra Park (Dirt) over 1m1/2f at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Ida Spagnola.