Mon, April 22, 2024

SMILING MOLLY (1) returns after a lay-off of five-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 5f at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. EVENEREVENWORSE (7) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on February 11 finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths over 5½f at this track (Synthetic). Change of rider to Asa Espinoza who has an excellent strike rate when in the saddle, including four wins. Well placed and should be in the finish. TOWN PERFORMER (10) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 14 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 6f at this track. Must raise the bar but a big run is on the cards. SHARONA'S WILD BOY (6) ran below expectations last start, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths at this track (Synthetic) over 6f. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Deserves another chance.