Sun, December 15, 2024

ACOUSTICAT (3) was 12 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1m1/2f at Aqueduct (Turf) last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Backmarker who gets home hard. Strong chance this line-up. HAPPY HOUR QUEEN (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when fifth over 7½f at Remington Park a month ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. TACO CAT BACKWARDS (4) is a four-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 34 lengths when ninth over 1m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. JAILHOUSE RELIGION (9) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start over 6f at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths. Will strip fitter this time. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.