Sat, February 22, 2025

RETURN VALIANTLY (4) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on 9/11/2024, finishing ninth and beaten 6 lengths over 1f130yards at Zia Park (Dirt). Rates highly and should take some beating. ENCOMPASS (12) resumes from a lay-off of three-and-a-half months and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1f130yards at Zia Park (Dirt). Expect she has come on over the break. Can launch this campaign in positive style. HOMETOWN BLOOD (5) is fresh from a lay-off of three-and-a-half months and did hit the frame when last resuming at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt) over 1f130yards. In a different yard now. Sound top-three prospects. BEDUINOS LIGHTNING (6) resumes from a lay-off of four months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1f at Lone Star Park (Dirt). Has ability and must be included in calculations.