ThistledownWed, May 15, 2024

WHEN IN ROME (7) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) with success over 5½f at this track (Dirt) three weeks ago, getting home by 1.75 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Likely to be there at the finish again. MURTAGH (3) finished off last campaign with a fifth over 6f at this track (Dirt) on August 14 and has since switched yards. Good fresh performer with a win and two minor placings from four runs. Among the leading chances. SMALL SAILOR (2) saluted at Mahoning Valley two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in contention on the turn before finishing second over 6f at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GIZMO'S MISSION (4) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 5f at Woodbine. Comes here with definite top-three claims.