Sun, April 21, 2024

BARBACOA (2) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing second, beaten 5.5 lengths, over this trip at Sunland Park (Dirt). Ready to go one better. IMPOVERISHED (4) returns after 11 months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 5f at this track (Dirt). Rates highly and is a strong chance to break through. SON OF PREACHERMAN (3) is back after a break of nine months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 6f at Fair Meadows (Dirt). Rates highly and is a chance to break through. ROMAN GENERAL (6) was never in contention when 12 lengths from the winner in eighth over 6f at Sam Houston Park last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth on debut at Sam Houston Park the run before. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around.