Presque Isle DownsWed, July 22, 2026

SECRETARY OF WAR (8) is a genuine type with two minor placings from three starts this time in work. Was prominent throughout and finished 3. 5 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 1m at this track (Synthetic). Must be included on the strength of that form. FROSTY THE SOLDIER (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3. 5 lengths when fifth in a 1m1/2f contest at Belterra Park Turf two weeks ago. Going up a level this time but he cannot be taken lightly. DEL RAYO (1) last appeared three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1m1/4f at this track when he finished fourth. This is his first run for the John Fennessy stable. Solid top-three hope. BARTULIA (4) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 6f at this track, beaten 12 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to find some form.