Turf ParadiseMon, February 19, 2024

AVIATOR NATION (3) is yet to break through after seven career starts. Managed to find the placings at Los Alamitos (Dirt) two starts back before finishing fifth over 1m at Santa Anita (Dirt) last time. Big chance to break through. CHIEFS BLANKET (2) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third last time out over 6f at this track (Dirt). Will drift back but is expected to be in the finish again. CHARLIE'S MAN (4) returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a seventh over 1m1/4f at Zia Park (Dirt). Strong winning chance on best figures. NYQUILER (7) made progress last start to finish second over 5½f at this track. No surprise to see him in contention.