Sat, January 04, 2025

THE WARDEN (2) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1m at Churchill Downs, beaten only 0.3 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. HIGH LIMIT (7) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1m at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MAX GOT EXCITED (1) faced the starter for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing sixth at this track (Dirt) over 6f, beaten 9 lengths. Top-three chance. CRISIS MANAGER (3) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to break through. Most recently finished sixth over 1m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 16 lengths. Cannot be dismissed.