Sat, January 11, 2025

PEIGNOIR (1) dug deep to win by 0.3 lengths two runs back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) then finished seventh over 1m1f in the G3 Falls City Handicap at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time. Will find this easier. Should camp just off the leaders. Among the leading chances. AMERICAN RETRO (4) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations when resuming at Churchill Downs (Turf), finishing fifth and beaten 3 lengths over 1m. Has the class to produce a better result. LITERATE (5) finished fourth last start, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1m1f at Gulfstream Park. Has found the frame in all three starts at this journey, including two wins. Has to be included. DREAM CONCERT (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 7f at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Another forward showing is anticipated.