Sunland ParkFri, February 23, 2024

PASS IT AROUND (7) hit the frame when resuming two runs back at Zia Park but couldn't back it up last start when sixth, beaten 39 lengths, over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. STELLA BOY (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fourth over 6½f at this track five weeks ago. Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. SMILING RULER (2) finished second, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt) after he was prominent at the turn. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of a big performance. SAGA (3) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing seventh last start over 6½f at this track (Dirt) five weeks ago. Expecting to see him turn things around.