Fri, January 10, 2025

BANNED FOR LIFE (12) was quickly into stride over 6f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time and went on to score by a nose. Likely to push forward from the wide draw. Enjoys a drop in grade so he is all set to build on that latest effort. AMBIVALENT (6) didn’t threaten when resuming last start over 5½f at Listed level at this track (Turf), finishing sixth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Among the winning hopes. LINZER (9) gave a sight here last time, leading until late before finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths over 5½f. Well-placed and expected to feature. THINK BIG (7) is a last-start winner five weeks ago, scoring by 2.25 lengths over 5½f at this track. Best figures have him right in the mix.