Thu, December 26, 2024

WHAT SAY THEE (1) has enjoyed a let-up of five-and-a-half weeks since he won when resuming over 1m at Churchill Downs (Turf), scoring by a nose. Open to plenty of improvement and will be a tough nut to crack again. LIBERAL ARTS (9) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 7½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt), scoring by a nose. Fitter for that last hitout and must be respected. WONDERFUL JUSTICE (5) is a talented entire who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 11 lengths behind Paros over 1m1/2f in Listed grade at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Has been in sound form this prep with a win and a placing from four starts. Shapes as one to consider. MASQUEPARADE (7) drew wide last time and was safely held when ninth over this track and trip. A better showing is expected.