Sat, January 04, 2025

FAMOUS HIGHWAY (2) stepped out on his debut over 6f at Fairgrounds (Dirt) five-and-a-half weeks ago and finished fifth, beaten 12 lengths. Expected to be very competitive. BAR HOPPIN BILLY (3) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 13 lengths away in sixth over 6½f at Remington Park. Meeting a deeper field this time but he cannot be taken lightly. WITT'S RINGER (5) is having his second run after he failed to threaten on debut last time, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in sixth over 5f at Remington Park (Dirt). Expected to do far better this time. ROMAN EAGLE (1) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last start over 5½f at Remington Park (Dirt), beaten 9 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a big performance.