Thu, December 19, 2024

ALL JOKES ASIDE (11) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fifth over 5½f at Churchill Downs. Should be prominent from the outset. Best form puts him right in this. KING OF KENTUCKY (4) didn't do a bad job when second last start after being prominent at the corner over 6f at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beaten one length. That followed a win at Belterra Park the start prior. Albin Jimenez gets the best out of this four-year-old gelding. Has the class to find the winners' list. CUT GLASS (10) has been kept fresh since finishing fifth over 6f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) a month ago. Was a determined winner two starts back. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and three minor placings from five starts. Should be competitive. TRIKITRAKI (1) is back after a break of 11 weeks. Looking to emulate his win at Horseshoe Indianapolis to kick off the last campaign. Looks a strong top-three prospect.