Gulfstream ParkSat, December 30, 2023

Group 2 winner MARYQUITECONTRARY (3) resumes for a new yard after finishing in the money over 7f in the G3 Princess Rooney Stakes at this track (Dirt) at the last appearance on October 7. Has a strong record when fresh with two wins from four runs. Ready for a bold showing. DREAMING OF SNOW (1) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 7f at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt). Tackling a deeper field this time but she is up to the task. Group 1 placegetter NOSTALGIC (6) found plenty to get the prize by 1.5 lengths three runs back at Saratoga (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Will find this much easier. Should be involved in the finish. UNIFYING (2) comes here off a break of six-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 7f at Aqueduct. Among the better hopes.