Fri, November 22, 2024

GREAT VENEZUELA (4) made it three straight wins when resuming over 5f at this track (Turf) last start, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Huge chance again. TALKIN TIPSY (3) went forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 5½f at this track (Synthetic). Well placed and there is no reason she cannot salute. ROYAL POPPY (5) is a four-year-old filly who is having her first run for the Peter R Walder barn. Resumes after finishing fourth at Aqueduct (Dirt) at her last run ten weeks ago. Not seen at the trials but is in a nice race. Bold showing expected. GLITTER UP (6) has not won for a long while. Last raced on September 22 when beaten 6 lengths into seventh at Aqueduct (Turf) over 6f. Has the ability to return to the winners' list.