Sun, January 12, 2025

ELLIE'S BOYFRIEND (3) finished fifth two runs back at Penn National (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.3 lengths after being prominent at the corner over 4½f at this track (Dirt). Likely to be there at the finish again. HEY BOOTS (9) showed good speed last time out and fought on well when third over 4½f at this track (Dirt). Can spear across from the awkward gate. Has a fine record here with six wins from 14 starts. Right in this. SHIP THE GOODS (11) lifted strongly to salute by a nose three runs back at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Capable of testing this field. FATHER WALSH (4) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 5½f at Finger Lakes (Dirt). Can feature in the finish.