Penn NationalThu, December 28, 2023

AMUSING MISCHIEF (3) returns from a break of four-and-a-half months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 1m at this track. Expected to bring the good form from last campaign to this contest. SKIMBLE SHANKS (8) did a great job to score by 0.8 lengths over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Going up a level this time but he can get the job done. WILD VINE (2) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 4.5 lengths away in third over 1m at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. REBEL RULER (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1m1/4f at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Well placed to run top-three again.