Sat, January 11, 2025

VA BEBE VALENTINES (2) is back at the races for the first time since October 4. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 1½f at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Has switched to the Jesus Jr Rondan yard. One of the genuine hopes in the race. MR JAMES ROCKET (3) finished fifth over 1f180yards at Zia Park (Dirt) last time out following a determined win in a. Terrific chance to return to the winners' list. HANDIN OUT CANDY (1) is back at the races for the first time since November 2. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 3f213yards at Ruidoso Downs. Definite top-three chance. BUCKIE JONES (4) is coming along nicely this prep, scoring by 0.1 lengths last start over 2f at Zia Park (Dirt). Well placed to feature in the finish again.