Fri, January 17, 2025

BEN FRANKLIN (12) has not appeared since he finished fifth over 7½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) on November 6. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. J T'S IMAGINATION (8) wound up strongly only to just miss when when resuming last start over 1m at this track (Dirt). Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Ready to go one better. COUNT DRACULA (4) is a distance specialist who finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 12 lengths when 11th in a 1m contest at Turfway Park five weeks ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. RABBIT HOUND (7) finished third last time over 6f at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 5 lengths. This is a more suitable contest and can take this out.