Tue, December 31, 2024

IRISH MAXIMA (8) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 6f in stakes class at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Has to overcome a tricky draw. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. RACHEL'S ROCK (10) is a talented mare who was well held last time out in the tougher Go for Wand Handicap won by Tizzy In The Sky over 1m at Aqueduct, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and a minor placing from four starts. Sure to run well. CONFIRMED STAR (2) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 6½f at Listed level at this track (Dirt). In the right race and is one of the big hopes. CAP CLASSIQUE (1) turned in a fair effort in Listed grade at Laurel (Dirt) over 6f at her last run three-and-a-half months ago, finishing sixth and beaten 1.75 lengths. Looks a strong top-three prospect.