Fri, December 20, 2024

WARRIOR RICHARD (5) produced a reasonable effort when fourth last start after being prominent at the corner over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs, beaten 2.75 lengths. That followed a win at Keeneland the start prior. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. WISH ME HOME (2) did a great job to score by 2 lengths over this course and distance when when resuming from a layoff last time out. No reason he cannot salute again. WRITE OFF JERRY (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 20 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1m1/2f at this track. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. UXMAL (7) opened this prep with a win then was less impressive last time out when fourth over 1m1/2f at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can run a bold race.