Sat, January 04, 2025

AFTER TAXES (7) returned last time with a solid second at Aqueduct (Turf) over 6f after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. Set Weights IRLING EIGHTS (2) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 0.8 lengths away in second over 1m at this track (Turf). Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. PAPA GOLF (1) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last start over 1m1/2f at Aqueduct (Turf), beaten 2.25 lengths. Ready to go a couple better. VERSUS (3) was solid on debut last start when beaten 2 lengths into fourth over 1m at this track (Turf) on December 7. Fitter and is one of the chances.