Sat, February 22, 2025

DERBYNESS (6) showed early speed from an outside draw and held a forward position before fading to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, last start over 1m at this track (Dirt). Expected to be in this for a long way. STRONSINO (1) did a good job last start to finish second at Parx (Dirt) over 1m1/4f, beaten 0.8 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Has been in the money at all three starts this campaign, including a win. Bold showing expected. HORNBEAM (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1m1/2f at this track, beaten 8 lengths into seventh. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. CAP COM (7) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing third over 1m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.