Wed, December 18, 2024

WOUND UP (8) found one better last start at this track (Dirt) over this distance after he was in the firing line on the corner. Has found the frame in all three starts at this journey, including two wins. Reunites with Antongeorgi Iii William who has never missed the frame from three rides, including two wins. Bold showing expected. DEFENSE WINS (5) was a gutsy winner last time over 5½f at this track (Dirt), scoring by 0.8 lengths to make it two wins in succession. Should park just off the speed. Will play a major role. HORSE DOCTOR (1) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 5½f at this track (Dirt), beaten half a length. Nicely placed to go one better. MAN OVERBOARD (4) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 5½f at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.