Sun, December 15, 2024

PATCHES O'HOULIHAN (12) was in the firing line on the corner and finished 0.8 lengths from the winner in second last start in Group 2 grade at Woodbine over this distance. Form over this journey is strong, boasting four wins from six starts. Takes on much easier opposition this time. Bold showing expected. HOWARD WOLOWITZ (1) is a talented colt who was well held last time out in the tougher Breeders Cup Turf Sprint won by Starlust over 5f at Del Mar, beaten 3 lengths into ninth. Has been in solid form this campaign with two wins to his name. Should be in the finish. RUN CARSON (3) is in top form, most recently recording a win by 1.3 lengths over 5½f at Churchill Downs (Turf) to make it two in succession. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will be in this for a long way. ONE TIMER (8) hasn't raced since finishing 2.25 lengths away in fifth over 5½f in the G2 Woodford Stakes at Keeneland (Turf) on October 5. Has a great record when fresh with three wins from four runs and was in the money in his last when resuming run, a bold showing is expected.