Sun, January 05, 2025

CRITICAL THREAT (6) returned from a lay-off seven weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the turn before being beaten 2.25 lengths into fourth over 7f at Churchill Downs. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. SMILE MON (2) continues to race well with a win in a at this track (Dirt) before finishing 1.75 lengths away in second last time over 1m at this track (Dirt). Should camp just off the leaders. Expecting a bold showing. PRESIDENT Z (1) showed little early speed and was always well back last start when fourth, beaten 9 lengths, over this journey at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. COMMERCE COMET (8) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 6f at this track, beaten 8 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.