Sam HoustonMon, January 15, 2024

SHOTSHELL (6) finished fourth last time out over 1m1/2f at Turfway Park, beaten 1.4 lengths. Ideally placed to score. KITTER KAT (2) broke his maiden three starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten one length into second over 6f at Remington Park (Dirt). Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Sure to be in the finish. RATLIFF CITY (4) was sent out favourite last time when third over 6½f at Remington Park (Dirt) after he was always up in the leading division. Won at his only try over this journey. Can win this without surprising. TOP COP (1) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1m1/4f at Remington Park, finishing 10 lengths from the winner. Worth plenty of thought.