Sat, February 15, 2025

IRISH MAXIMA (5) is putting together some solid results. Finished second in stakes class at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) two starts back then scored by 13 lengths as public elect last time out over 7f at Listed level at Parx (Dirt). Goes up a rung or two but she is capable of running another bold race. ST BENEDICTS PREP (3) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 7f at Listed level at Aqueduct (Dirt). Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. AUSSIE GIRL (1) finished ninth over 1m in the G1 Matriarch Stakes at Del Mar (Turf) at her most recent appearance on December 1. Has to be respected. ROYAL SPA (6) is coming off a last-start fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 6f at Oaklawn Park. Strong top-three chance.