Fri, January 17, 2025

CANDY CABALLO (7) is coming off a last-start third, beaten 3 lengths, over 6½f at Turf Paradise. Has an impressive two wins from five career starts. Sure to prove tough to stop. SMASH IT (2) went fast early and went on to score by 3 lengths last time out over 6f in Listed grade at Zia Park (Dirt). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. TAKE CHARGE TOM (3) scored last start in Listed grade at Turf Paradise (Dirt) to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One of the main contenders. EXTRADITION (8) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Oaklawn Park, beaten 25 lengths into seventh. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.