22:21 kentucky Saturday 6th September 2025

GRAND SONATA (6) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a second over 1m2f in the G1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs (Turf) when beaten half a length. Top chance. MERCANTE (5) wasn't far away when resuming last start when fourth over 1m in Listed grade at Ellis Park (Turf). May appreciate the longer journey with that run under the belt. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Will give a great sight. FORT WASHINGTON (11) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by half a length over 1m2f in the G1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs (Turf). That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three starts. Solid top-three chance. UTAH BEACH (7) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 6 lengths away in fourth in the G1 Sword Dancer Invitational Stakes at Saratoga (Turf). Warrants plenty of respect.