Sat, April 20, 2024

MY PATRIOTIC GIRL (5) should be at her top after three runs this prep, the latest a third over 1m1/2f at Sam Houston Park (Turf) two weeks ago. Leandro Goncalves who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Among the leading chances. MIZ CALI (4) was well fancied last start over 1m1/2f at Sam Houston Park (Turf) when fifth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Can atone. HAILEY'S JEWEL (2) resumes. Didn't make an impact at her only run last prep on January 7 finishing sixth and beaten 19 lengths over 6½f at Sam Houston Park (Dirt). Reunites with La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De who has two wins when on board. Capable of running a bold race. RIOBELLA (1) improved last start when second up from a break, finishing 1.3 lengths adrift in fifth over 1m1f at Sam Houston Park (Turf). Expected to play a major role.