Mon, February 24, 2025

CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (1) registered a strong win at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when fourth over 5f at this track, beaten 0.7 lengths. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves plenty of thought. PISTOL PETE (2) finished second two runs back in the G3 Merchants at this track then improved last time out to score by a nose as public elect over 5f in Group 3 grade at this track. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. TRUTH (3) scored by 1.4 lengths over 7f at this track last start. Has a strong record this course, scoring at three of five starts. One of the leading contenders. KARATE KID (5) turned in a modest performance when third last time out over 5f at this track, beaten 4 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role.