Sat, January 11, 2025

TLC THE PILOT (8) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1f80yards at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Can improve enough to win this. EMBELLISHMENT (3) is a seven-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 1½f at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. POLITICAL OATH (7) closed last prep nine weeks ago when he finished fourth over 1f180yards at Lone Star Park. Should be involved in the finish. TRIP IN ON HIGH (4) is a four-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when 0.4 lengths away in third over 1f at Evangeline Downs. Must be included in calculations.