Aug. 5 Insights

2nd-SAR, $83K, Msw, 3yo/up, 7f, 1:35 p.m. ET

Godolphin Racing went to $875,000 at the 2015 Keeneland September sale to acquire GREEK ALPHABET (Medaglia d'Oro), who makes his career bow in this spot for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin. The bay is out of MGSW Afleeting Lady (Afleet Alex), a half-sister to MGISW and sophomore sire Shackleford (Forestry), GISW Lady Joanne (Orientate), MGSW Baghdaria (Royal Academy) and SW & MGSP Stephanoatsee (A.P. Indy). Godolphin is also represented here by the Tom Albertrani-trained Fully Vested (Discreet Cat), who was second on debut at Belmont Oct. 8. Brian Lynch unveils Jim and Susan Hill's $200,000 KEESEP buy Eight Town (Speightstown) in this test. Out of MGSW El Prado Essence (El Prado {Ire}), the chestnut is a full-brother to two-time Sovereign Award winner Essence Hit Man. TJCIS PPs.

6th-DEL, $34K, Msw, 2yo, f, 1m, 3:45 p.m. ET

Graham Motion saddles My Meadowview Farm homebred MAYA MALIBU (Malibu Moon) in this debut. Len Riggio's operation went to $4.2 million to acquire her dam, GISW millionaire Island Sand (Tabasco Cat), in foal to A.P. Indy at the 2007 Keeneland November sale. Maya Malibu is a half-sister to SP Midnite Poppa (Unbridled's Song). TJCIS PPs.

11th-SAR, $90K, Opt. Clm. ($62.5K), 3yo/up, 7f, 6:56 p.m. ET

“TDN Rising Star” MO TOWN (Uncle Mo) returns to the track after a battle with EPM in this strong allowance field. Following an impressive maiden win with a victory in the GII Remsen S. last term, the bay was off the board in both the GII Risen Star S. at Fair Grounds Feb. 25 and the GII Wood Memorial S. at Aqueduct Apr. 8. Also returning from the sidelines in this spot is Neolithic (Harlan's Holiday), who was last seen finishing a respectable third behind champion Arrogate (Unbridled's Song) and MGISW Gun Runner (Candy Ride {Arg}) in the G1 Dubai World Cup Mar. 25. Romping by nine lengths in a Gulfstream allowance Dec. 14, the Todd Pletcher pupil checked in third to Arrogate and MGISW Shaman Ghost (Ghostzapper) in the inaugural $12-million GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. Jan. 28. TJCIS PPs.

7th-DMR, $60K, Msw, 2yo, 6 1/2f, 8:00 p.m. ET

Mick Ruis unveils his $630,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga purchase BOLT D'ORO (Medaglia d'Oro) in this event. The bay is a half-brother to MSW & MGSP Sonic Mule (Distorted Humor). This is also the female family of MGISW Zensational (Unbridled's Song); MGSWs Trip (Lord at War {Arg}) and Departing (War Front); and MSW & MGSP Recruiting Ready (Algorithms). TJCIS PPs.

—@CDeBernardis