Sun, January 05, 2025

BE LIKE CLINT (3) has been kept fresh since finishing fifth over 1m1f at Aqueduct (Turf) seven weeks ago. Was a determined winner two starts back. Strong record with I Ortiz Jr in the irons, including a win. Should be hard to stop. TIZ ROMANTIC (7) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1m1f at Woodbine when he was always up in the leading division. Finds a suitable assignment and can take the next step and salute. HOT BLOODED (6) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1m1/4f at this track (Synthetic) and proved too strong, scoring by one length. Fitter for that last hitout and he looms as a significant threat. AMERICAN SPEED (5) is on a quick back-up after finishing eighth in better company eight days ago over 1m1/2f at this track (Synthetic). Should be thereabouts in this suitable race.