Sam HoustonSat, April 27, 2024

JRS MAJESTIC SHADOW (6) is back from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1f80yards at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Comes here with definite claims. TELLER I DU (5) was prominent at the corner and ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1½f at Louisiana Downs after missing the placings at the previous appearance. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. LA PASCUALITA (3) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations when resuming at Louisiana Downs (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths over 1f. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the key runners. POPEYE RUNAWAY (2) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished tenth at Remington Park (Dirt) over 1f31yards, beaten 4.5 lengths. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.