SaratogaSun, August 18, 2024

DONEGAL SURGES (5) finished second over 1m1f at Listed level at this track (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on June 9. Capable of playing a major role. CICCIOBELLO (2) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then was beaten 5.5 lengths when fifth over 1m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago after being in contention on the turn. Javier Castellano gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves another chance. BANK FRENZY (3) has not appeared since he scored over 1m at Aqueduct (Dirt) on May 26. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Now under the care of new trainer Rudy R Rodriguez. Among the better hopes. MAKER'S CANDY (4) is back from a lay-off of ten weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 7f in stakes class at Belmont Park (Dirt). Has found a suitable race and is worth including.