Sun, January 12, 2025

PRINCESS HEKAWI (4) started at 13/8 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 16 lengths at Pleasanton (Dirt) over 1m1/4f. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. WHY BEHAVE (1) turned in a fair effort at Del Mar (Dirt) over 5½f at her last run nine weeks ago, finishing fourth and beaten 2.25 lengths. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. RESPECT THE CROWN (5) turned in a modest performance when fifth last time out over 6f at this track, beaten 15 lengths. That followed a win at Los Alamitos at the previous outing. Has the class to take care of this field. WOODBINE WAY (6) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 6f at Los Alamitos (Dirt) after she gave away a big start. Placed to advantage so expect a bold run.