Sunland ParkSun, February 18, 2024

Group 3 placegetter FLYING CONNECTION (6) returns from a break of 12 weeks. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1m1/2f at Zia Park. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. LOVE TANK (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 6½f at Zia Park (Dirt). Meets some better types this time but she has the talent to test this line-up. BIRDIE CURDY (4) travelled in a rearwards position and was disappointing over 6½f at this track (Dirt) last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run before. Meeting a deeper field this time but she cannot be ruled out. CHARLEE MAE (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6f at Oaklawn Park, beaten 14 lengths into tenth. Well placed to turn things around.