Sam HoustonFri, May 31, 2024

CR SALVAGE FIRE (8) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Lone Star Park six-and-a-half months ago. A bold showing is anticipated. ARIES (9) finished second, beaten 0.1 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1f31yards at this track (Dirt) after she was in contention on the turn. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MAY WE ALL (1) improved last time out, finishing 0.3 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1f130yards at this track after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. JL THE GREAT BAMBINO (3) is a seven-start maiden who returned last time and finished sixth at Delta Downs (Dirt) over 1½f, beaten 3 lengths. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.