Tue, January 07, 2025

POPULIST (6) finished 26 lengths back in eighth over 1m at this track (Turf) last time out after a gutsy win the start prior. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best form puts him right in this. PICAHOUSE (4) was a winner on dirt over 1m at this track in a but missed the frame on turf over 1m at this track last time. Goes very well at this journey, boasting two wins from four starts and is a leading contender. JOHNNY DAR (7) returns from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months and did win when resuming last time in work over 7½f at Canterbury Park (Turf). Should be prominent. SEA OF LIBERTY (1) has switched yards since finishing seventh three weeks ago over 1m1/4f at Pleasanton.