Sam HoustonSun, March 17, 2024

NORTHWIND (7) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just half a length from the winner in second over 1m1/4f at this track after being in contention on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. LEVY (1) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 20 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1m1/4f at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. AWESOME CAJUN (3) resumes from a lay-off of three months. Has filled a minor placing at both when resuming runs. Opened last prep with a third over 6½f at Delta Downs. Worth including. ABSOLUTE COURAGE (5) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest ninth at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1m1/2f. Top-three prospects.