Thu, December 19, 2024

ONE TRUE SHANCE (3) debuted with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when prominent at the bend before winding up in third over 6f at Churchill Downs, beaten 2.25 lengths. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. CARAMBASO (2) finished out of the money two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 30 lengths when seventh over 7f at Gulfstream Park five-and-a-half weeks ago. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. SMOOTH N SILKY (6) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start over 6f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Ready to go one better. AMERICAN CITY (5) brings the right form to this race after taking out a 1m contest at Churchill Downs last time out by half a length. This sets up nicely.