Sam HoustonSat, February 10, 2024

RUDDY BUDDY (1) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1m at this track. Rates highly and can atone. AMERICAN WARRIOR (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 5½f at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TIGERS 'N BEARS (11) is when resuming. And did open the last campaign with a win at remington park (dirt) over 5f. This is his first run on a turf track. Key runner fresh from a break. PACIFIC THEATER (7) recorded his first win last start over 1m at this track (Turf), getting home by half a length. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Elvin Gonzalez was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Harder this time but still one to consider.