Mon, January 13, 2025

THIRSTY PAPPY (2) was comfortably accounted for when ninth last time out over 1m1/4f at this track, beaten 18 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. YOUBETTERBEJOKING (9) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at his last four starts, most recently finishing third over 1m1/4f at this track. Among the leading chances again. MUST BE LOVE (1) missed the placings two runs back then got a long way back last start when 13 lengths away in fifth over 1m1/2f at Laurel. Finds the right race this time and can take this out. BOOK RUNNER (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4 lengths away in third over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up and is sure to run well.