Sat, April 20, 2024

STELLAR TAP (11) settled well back when 7 lengths from the winner in sixth over 6f at Sam Houston Park last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth at Oaklawn Park the run before. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. HOOPERDRIVESTHBOAT (1) is back at the races for the first time since January 28. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 6f at Oaklawn Park. Has ability and should be right in the finish. Group 1 placegetter GOZILLA (5) has been kept fresh since running below his best at the last run seven-and-a-half weeks ago, finishing fourth over 6½f at Sam Houston Park (Dirt). Can bounce back. MY LITTLE PRINCE (8) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 6 lengths away in 11th over 5f at Sam Houston Park. No surprise to see him in the mix.