Sat, December 14, 2024

BIG HAT WILLIE (9) saluted at Horseshoe Indianapolis two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when prominent at the turn before finishing second over 6f at Churchill Downs, beaten a nose. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. DOUBLE BARREL (1) is a promising galloper who got the prize at his last run before a break five months ago over 1m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Turf). Has the pace and the right draw to find a good early position. Expected to be in the finish. SAINT IN THE CITY (2) scored last start at Churchill Downs (Turf) to make it two wins from four starts this campaign. Has winning claims again based on that latest effort. MENDELSSOHNS MARCH (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs, beaten 1.5 lengths into seventh. Capable of featuring prominently.