Thu, January 02, 2025

RELIEF FACTOR (5) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Has never been out of the placings at the second run in. Expected to be hard to stop. WESTERN RESERVE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she got a long way back over 1½f at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths into fifth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HOTTE SHOTTE (9) was prominent on the corner and battled on well to finish third last start over 1f80yards at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.5 lengths when resuming. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. FAVORITE BUDDER (11) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when ninth over 1f80yards at this track (Dirt) after he gave away a big start. Suitably placed so anticipating a bold performance.