Gulfstream ParkSat, December 30, 2023

RUNNING BEE (9) led throughout last start to score an effortless 4 lengths win over 1m1/2f at Aqueduct (Turf). Tougher assignment this time but is expected to be in the finish. Group 3 winner GRAND SONATA (2) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 2.75 lengths back in fourth over 1m1f in the G3 River City Handicap at Churchill Downs (Turf). Sure to be prominent from the outset. JERRY THE NIPPER (3) gets out over more ground. On the back of some solid form since winning at saratoga on july 30 the most recent effort a fifth over 1m in stakes class at aqueduct (turf). Jose Ortiz stays aboard. Sure to be competitive. Multiple Group 1 placegetter STONE AGE (7) has not appeared since he finished fifth over 1m4f in the G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Aqueduct (Turf) on October 7. Can make his presence felt.