Thu, December 05, 2024

TROTTER (6) resumed from a lay-off last start when unplaced over 6f at Churchill Downs on dirt. Tackles synthetic for the first time. Likely improver. SMART WITH HEART (13) was below her best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 8 lengths over 7f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Faces an easier assignment so she can find the winners' list. AIN'T NO OTHER (9) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by half a length over 5½f at Hawthorne (Turf). Shaping up nicely and she is right in the mix again. WILDWOOD ADIOS (4) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when fifth over 6f at Fairmount Park, beaten 9 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.