Mon, January 06, 2025

SMILING FOR NANA (2) was well in commission last start over 4f124yards at this track (Dirt) when sixth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Adrian Escobedo who has three wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. MODERA (5) turned in a handy position before finishing second last start over 2½f at this track (Dirt), beaten half a length. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. SECRET OF WAR (6) improved sharply on her fifth two starts back at this track (Dirt) with a win over 2½f at this track (Dirt) three weeks ago, getting home by half a length after being prominent at the corner. Going up a level this time but she is good enough to play a major role. SOMETHINGNEFARIOUS (4) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fifth over 2½f at this track (Dirt) after she got a long way back in the run. Well placed and can run a better race.