HawthorneSun, August 04, 2024

Group 1 placegetter DOUBLE THUNDER (3) was well in commission last start over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt) when second, beaten 4 lengths. Has never been out of the money in four starts here, including a win. Right in this. GLOBAL EMPIRE (5) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when fourth, beaten 15 lengths, over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt). Nicely placed to make amends. SLAVA UKRAINI (1) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 0.3 lengths away in second over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt) when he was handy all the way. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he good enough to play a major role. WHERE'D THE DAY GO (2) was beaten 23 lengths into fifth over 1m1/2f at this track four weeks ago. Nicely placed to find some form.