Thu, December 19, 2024

MOTOWN MIKA (4) missed the frame last time when seventh at Churchill Downs. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Should camp just off the leaders. Among the leading chances. HITS DIFFERENT (3) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fourth over 5½f at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. LITA (7) turned things around last start and got the job done by 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner over 5f at this track (Synthetic). Likely to be there at the finish again. HAPPY WORLD (2) was prominent at the bend and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 5½f at this track (Synthetic), beaten 1.75 lengths. Likely improver with winning claims.