Sat, December 21, 2024

CASH THE MONEY (8) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time when he was always up in the leading division over 1m1/2f at Woodbine. Has the class to build on that encouraging effort last start. HARD CIRCLE (4) could only manage third as favourite last start over 6f at Aqueduct (Turf), making it two minor placings from three starts this campaign. Kept fresh since the last run. Good chance to break through. BAKER HAYFIELD (7) finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1m at Churchill Downs, an improvement on his seventh on debut at Churchill Downs the run before. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. PARACLETE (2) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished sixth over 1m1/2f at Keeneland (Turf). Nicely placed and can figure in the finish.