Laurel ParkSat, December 30, 2023

CATAHOULA MOON (8) finished second last time out over 7f at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Sure to prove tough to beat. GREAT OPPORTUNITY (4) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1m at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago. Will come on following that run and looks tough to hold out again. Set Weights EET SODDY J (3) is a talented gelding who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Valentine Candy over 5½f at Oaklawn Park, beaten 19 lengths into 11th. Reunites with Jeiron Barbosa who has a win when partnering. One of the main contenders. AMERICAN WAR HERO (2) turned in a better run last start, beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.