Sat, September 28, 2024

FLAMINGO (2) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then was beaten 1.2 lengths when sixth over 1f80yards at Gillespie County Fairground five weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. NINE O (7) finished 1.2 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1f31yards at this track, an improvement on her eighth at Retama Park the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects. UNUSUAL N RARE (6) resumed seven weeks ago over 1f31yards at Retama Park and was only beaten 1.75 lengths into seventh after being prominent at the turn. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. VP FIRST DOWN STREAK (3) finished 3 lengths adrift in ninth last time over 1f130yards at Retama Park (Dirt) in a disappointing performance. Nicely placed to turn things around.