Wed, January 01, 2025

CAPTURE THE LION (9) was well in commission when resuming over 5½f at this track (Synthetic) and finished sixth, beaten 2.5 lengths. IF NOT FOR LUCK (3) was a narrow winner in a at this track (Turf) then in the placings last time at this track (Synthetic). Gets a little weight relief. Jesus M Rios who has three wins when partnering stays on. Well placed and should be in the finish. KING JULIEN (1) turned in a fine effort to score by 0.1 lengths at this track and distance last start in a much improved run. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. VAMOS VIEJO (4) finished second at Laurel two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 5f at this track (Synthetic), finishing 5 lengths back in sixth. Likely improver with top-three prospects.