Sun, December 29, 2024

CHESS MASTER (6) is back from a break of four-and-a-half months. Only raced once last campaign which was a narrow defeat over 5½f at Saratoga (Turf). Has ability and should be right in the finish. BONUS MOVE (9) settled well back and never came on when resuming last start, finishing fourth and beaten 9 lengths over 6f at Aqueduct (Dirt). Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. BORN FLASHY (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1/2f at this track, beaten 6 lengths into 11th after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. PLAYGROUND LEGEND (5) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track (Synthetic) over 1m1/4f. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot return to winning ways.