Sam HoustonMon, January 15, 2024

NERKY ROSE (10) is a 10-start maiden who filled a minor placing at Remington Park (Turf) at the last run before lay-offing. Drawn out which makes the job a little harder. Rates on top and is a great chance to open the campaign with a win. MONOLITH (6) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start over 1m at Fairgrounds (Turf) when he was prominent throughout. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. MR INSENSITIVE (8) returns from a layoff of three months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 7½f at Canterbury Park. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. KENTUCKY ICE (4) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when third over 1m at Remington Park (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.