No European interest here as we're back on the dirt track and there's another strong favourite in TURBULENT DESCENT. The winner of six of her eight starts, she's won all three previous outings over today's trip including a Grade 1 at Saratoga last time by over three lengths. The runner-up and re-opposing Pomeroys Pistol has since boosted the form with a Grade 2 victory so Mike Puype's filly should take all the beating. The biggest danger could be the older filly Switch, as she landed a Grade 1 double over this distance at the turn of the year and has been placed in five starts since. She's fancied to reverse latest running with Musical Romance back on the dirt, while Golden Mystery could make the frame at big odds.
Irish Gypsy (USA) 9-5 (8-9) Dueled btwn,weakened, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Tanda (8-5) at Del Mar(USA) 6f 3yo stks in Aug.
Great Hot (BRZ) 4-1 (8-7) Off rail turn, in time, won at Keeneland(USA) 7f 3yo stks in Oct beating Groupie Doll (8-7) by hd, 13 ran.
Turbulent Descent (USA) 20-21fav (8-10) 4-5w,brisk hand ride, won at Saratoga(USA) 7f fll stks Grp 1 in Aug beating Pomeroys Pistol (8-8) by 4l, 9 ran.
Champagne D'oro (USA) 40-1 (8-7) Inside,wkened late, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Zazu (8-6) at Santa Anita(USA) 1m 3yo stks in Oct.
Musical Romance (USA) 19-2 (8-10) Inside to stretch, 2nd of 11, hd behind Holiday For Kitten (8-4) at Keeneland(USA) 6f Group 2 sks in Oct.
Switch (USA) 9-10fav (8-12) 4 wide run turn, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Holiday For Kitten (8-4) at Keeneland(USA) 6f Group 2 sks in Oct.
Tar Heel Mom (USA) 11-10fav (8-8) 3w angle to lane,empty, 5th of 7, 8l behind Pomeroys Pistol (8-3) at Belmont Park(USA) 6f Group 2 sks in Sep.
Tanda (USA) 14-5 (8-11) 4wd into str,btwn late, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Broken Dreams (8-6) at Santa Anita(USA) 6f stk gd in Sep.
Golden Mystery (USA) 11-10fav (8-7) Rated, clear, driving, won at Philadelphia Park(USA) 6f all stks in Oct beating D'wild Ride (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Tamarind Hall (USA) 17-4 (8-6) Bid 3w 5/16,no match, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Pomeroys Pistol (8-3) at Belmont Park(USA) 6f Group 2 sks in Sep.
Her Smile (USA) (8-11) 6th of 10, 4l behind Strike The Moon (8-4) at Charles Town(USA) 7f 3yo stks in Sep.
Pomeroys Pistol (USA) 2-1 (8-3) Bid btwn 5/16, clear, won at Belmont Park(USA) 6f Group 2 sks in Sep beating Tamarind Hall (8-6) by 4l, 7 ran.
Shotgun Gulch (USA) 11-2 (8-12) Inside to late turn, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Holiday For Kitten (8-4) at Keeneland(USA) 6f Group 2 sks in Oct.
