Fair GroundsSun, February 18, 2024

EL DEAL ME ACES (5) was thereabouts last time out when third at this track (Dirt) over 6f, beaten 1.5 lengths. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Blinkers come off now. Sure to go well. HARD FOUR (4) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep back on November 30 when fifth, beaten 16 lengths. Has found the right race. F T W SLAM (8) really dug deep to score by 1.5 lengths three runs back at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has a solid record at this circuit. One of the main contenders. OURPERFECTPRINCE (7) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 6½f at Delta Downs, beaten 4 lengths, after a win at Delta Downs at the previous outing. In contention this time.