Laurel ParkSat, August 17, 2024

AMERICAN MEMORIES (5) is a five-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when one length away in second over 1m1f at Delaware Park. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will play a major role. BLIND EYE (7) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 0.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1m1/2f at this track. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. ORIGINAL IDEA (3) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is right in contention. CHEVY MAN (6) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1m1/2f at Colonial Downs (Turf) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten half a length. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing.