Thu, December 05, 2024

WHERE IS ESSA (5) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 5½f at Woodbine after being in the firing line on the corner. Faces an easier assignment so he is set to turn things around. LORD ANTE (3) started at 7/2 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 5.5 lengths at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) over 5½f after being in the firing line on the turn. Finds a more suitable contest and can make amends. BILLY'S BET (6) drifted well back last start before storming home to score by a nose over 6½f at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic). Among the chances again. MILANO (1) returns from a lay-off of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished fourth at Laurel (Dirt) over 1m when when resuming last time in work.