Monmouth ParkSat, May 17, 2025

SUMMER FLOWER (7) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well when returning from a break last time at Tampa Bay Downs (Turf), finishing third and only 1.1 lengths from the winner at the end of 1m after being in the firing line on the turn. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. SADIE BABY (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when sixth over 1m at Tampa Bay Downs seven weeks ago. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is right in contention. I CAN RUN (10) was last at the races when she finished fourth over 1m1/2f at Laurel (Dirt) on December 8. Definite top-three chance. EXCLUSIVE CHAMPION (9) settled well back and failed to come on last start when eighth over 1m1/2f at Gulfstream Park (Synthetic) at her first run back from a break. Yet to win this track and distance but has recorded three minor placings from four attempts. Deserves respect on best figures.