Wed, January 01, 2025

MEANT FOR ME (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 6½f at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. JOE DON LOONEY (7) has switched yards since finishing sixth three-and-a-half weeks ago over 6f at Los Alamitos. Solid chance for the new barn. CROCODILE TEARS (8) resumes. Wasn't far away at last run before a break, finishing fifth over 5f at Canterbury Park (Turf) five months ago. Makes plenty of appeal. LUCKY SMILE (4) is a distance specialist who bounced back last start and got the job done by 1.3 lengths over 6f at this track (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.