Wed, January 01, 2025

SUNDAY SPIRIT (5) has been racing well this prep, scoring last start over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt) to make it two wins from four runs this time in. Has a strong record at this course, scoring two times from four starts. Expected to be in the finish. PATRIARCHAL (3) missed the frame last time when sixth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expected to be in the finish. PRINCE OF CHILL (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1m1/4f at this track after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. SOCIALLY AWKWARD (2) lifted strongly to salute by 7 lengths three runs back at Penn National (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Julio A Hernandez has won when aboard in the past and gets the ride again. One of the better hopes.