Thu, January 02, 2025

JUSTIQUE (5) hasn't raced since finishing sixth over 1m in stakes class at Del Mar (Turf) on July 21 and has since switched yards. Goes well when fresh with a win and two minor placings from four starts. One of the main contenders. ERVADEAN (2) started at 2/1 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 9 lengths at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 5½f. Yet to miss the placings in three starts over this course and distance. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. HUNTRESS FOR HIRE (3) is back at the races for the first time since October 31. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 6½f at Churchill Downs. Among the better hopes. SAMARITA (1) is back at the races for the first time since October 9. Scored over 6f at Keeneland at the start of last prep. Among the better hopes.