Sat, February 22, 2025

MISTER CHAIRMAN (5) returns from a break of three months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fifth over 6f at Zia Park. Boasts a good fresh record including two wins. Sure to prove tough to beat. DRIVEHAPPY (4) turned in a eye-catching run over 5f at Delta Downs (Dirt) last start when he got back but wound up hard to finish a close second. Expected to be doing best work at the finish. FORCED RANKING (2) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of five months and looking to emulate his win at Saratoga to kick off the last campaign. Will be hard to stop. EXACTING (3) is a six-year-old import having his first run for the David C Anderson yard. Has not raced since he finished off last campaign with a win over 6f at Assiniboia Downs five months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly for the new connections but he is not to be underestimated.