Fri, January 10, 2025

EMBER (6) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time when he was always up in the leading division over 1m1f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Will relish the drop in class so he is one of the main contenders. RIGHTANDJUST (7) is a distance specialist who was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths into sixth after being in contention on the corner. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. WICKED TRICK (5) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.3 lengths at this track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves plenty of thought. KEYS INCLUDED (3) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a second over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt) when beaten a nose. Worth including again.