Fri, January 03, 2025

IMPERIAL HORNET (10) is a distance specialist who finished sixth two runs back at Pleasanton (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by half a length as favourite after being prominent at the bend over 5½f at Pleasanton (Dirt). Goes up a rung or two but he is worth serious consideration. HALO RANDO (7) has switched yards since scoring by 4 lengths at Pleasanton over 6f on December 6. Likely to play a major role. WARRENS WORLD (2) is having his first run since winning by 1.75 lengths four weeks ago over 1m1/4f at Pleasanton. Has transferred to the Blaine Wright stable over the break. Sure to make his presence felt. DUPLICATION (9) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by half a length over 5½f at Pleasanton (Dirt). Fitter for that last hitout and is worth following up.