Sun, December 15, 2024

UPPER CASE (5) scored by 1.3 lengths last start at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over this distance after she was prominent at the corner. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring two times from four starts. Evin A Roman who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Bold showing expected. LOVE APPEALS (11) built on a nice second two starts back in stakes class at Aqueduct (Turf) with success over 6f in stakes class at Aqueduct (Turf) five weeks ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on current form she is right in contention. NICE AS PIE (6) got well back over 1m in the G2 Valley View Stakes at Keeneland (Turf) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 9 lengths away in tenth. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this track. Will enjoy a drop in class so she is one of the main contenders. LOVE TO SHOP (12) knuckled down strongly to get within half a length of the winner in second last start over 7f at Woodbine. Should camp just off the leaders. Solid claims on best form.