Sat, December 21, 2024

SASSY LAD (5) showed good early pace last time and battled on gamely to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 6f at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another bold performance. YAHOO OMAR (4) stuck on well to finish second last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.5 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. UNCLE CAT (1) has not won for a long while. Last raced on November 30 when beaten 6 lengths into fifth at Laurel (Dirt) over 1m after being in the firing line on the bend. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he will be hard to beat. GABRIEL'S WING (7) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6½f at Charles Town, beaten 8 lengths into fifth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.