Turfway ParkThu, December 28, 2023

WICKED KITTEN (3) finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1m at this track, an improvement on her fifth at Laurel the run before. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. MIKITA (9) finished fourth last time out over 1m on dirt at Churchill Downs, beaten 4.5 lengths. First try on synthetic. Will come on from that run and is one of the better hopes. ESME (12) is a maiden who has filled a minor placing two times in six starts. Failed to threaten when 6 lengths from the winner in seventh when resuming last start over 1m at this track (Synthetic). Among the leading chances. HONEYTOWN (5) is a six-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at this track (Synthetic) over 6½f, beaten 6 lengths. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.