AqueductSat, December 30, 2023

Group 3 winner BOLD JOURNEY (4) was a gutsy winner last time over 6f in the G3 Fall Highweight Handicap at this track (Dirt), scoring by one length to make it two wins on the bounce. Form here at this distance is sound with five wins and two minor placings from eight starts. Expected to be in the finish. Group 3 winner DURANTE (5) found one better last start in the G3 Fall Highweight Handicap at this track (Dirt) over this distance after he was in contention on the turn. Form over this journey is strong, boasting three wins from six starts. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Likely to feature. Group 3 placegetter ROTKNEE (2) is racing well. Scored in stakes class at this track (Dirt) in a then finished third, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 6f in the G3 Fall Highweight Handicap at this track (Dirt) at the latest appearance five weeks ago. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Capable of testing this field. Group 3 placegetter STAGE LEFT (1) lines up on the back of a one length sixth over 6f at Laurel. Generally goes well here with a win and four minor placings from nine tries. Among the main hopes.