Sam HoustonMon, February 19, 2024

Group 1 winner NAUTILUS (10) finished sixth at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over this distance last time out. Form over this journey is strong, boasting two wins from three starts. Well placed and should be in the finish. SIMPLY WICKED (2) started favourite when resuming but found one better over 7f at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed stepping out in trip. Should be in the finish again. FREE MAKER (8) has had two runs since a break, the latest a win over 1m at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.3 lengths. BIG POWER RED (3) lines up on the back of a 5.5 lengths fifth over 1m at this track. Has a win and a placing from five starts at this track and distance. Hard to knock.