Wed, January 01, 2025

SOUPER AMUSING (5) made a nice return in a then met with solid backing but disappointed when fifth over 5½f at Laurel (Turf) seven-and-a-half weeks ago. In a nice race and deserves another chance. VESPERA (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she settled well back over 6f at Aqueduct, beaten 5.5 lengths into sixth. Faces an easier assignment so she will be hard to beat. HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE (1) progressed nicely last time out to finish just one length from the winner in third over 1m1/2f at this track after being prominent at the corner. Steps up a level but she is capable of running a bold race. BETTER THAN BETTER (4) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing sixth last start over 1m1/4f at this track (Synthetic) two months ago. Better than last start and is a chance in this line up.