Thu, December 19, 2024

ROUNDTRIPTOITALY (3) has started twice, running a good third on debut then finishing eighth, beaten 13 lengths, last time over 6f at this track (Dirt). Expected to prove tough to beat. MAX N FIFO (2) was never in contention last time over 6f at Aqueduct (Dirt) when he finished fifth, beaten 18 lengths. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. GRAND JOKER (6) was never really a threat on debut last start over 6f at this track (Dirt), finishing 16 lengths from the winner in seventh. Fitter and with blinkers applied he makes plenty of appeal. FLAG OFFICER (8) finished 8 lengths away in fifth at his last appearance over 6½f at this track (Dirt) on December 6 after he was well back on straightening. Likely to be thereabouts.