HawthorneSun, September 22, 2024

FACCIA BELLA (7) improved sharply on her sixth two starts back in stakes class at this track (Turf) with a win over 7½f at this track (Turf) a month ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. FINANCIAL ADVICE (1) returned from a lay-off two-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 39 lengths into sixth over 1m at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Likely improver with strong prospects. MISS RIVER RAT (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 7½f. Yet to miss the top three here in four starts. Strong claims on her best form. TRAIL RIDGE ROAD (4) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 9 lengths, over 1m1/2f in stakes class at this track (Dirt). Has the class to take care of this field.