Sat, January 04, 2025

KNICKS STORY (9) is back at the races for the first time since October 30. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 6½f at Churchill Downs. Rates highly and should take some beating. WITHOUT OBJECTION (6) finished sixth over 6f at Thistledown (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on September 9. Sure to make his presence felt. MARTINI BLU (5) is back at the races for the first time since September 26. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 6f at Canterbury Park. Makes plenty of appeal. AXTON (12) last appeared four weeks ago over 6f at this track when he finished seventh. This is his first run for the Steven Asmussen stable.