Fri, December 27, 2024

KING CURLIN (9) returned from a lay-off four weeks ago when he was beaten 7 lengths into 11th over 1m1f at Churchill Downs. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Ideally placed and is sure to find some form. SCHIFTY'S HALOID (1) saluted at the first run back from a lay-off last start over 1m at Churchill Downs (Dirt), scoring by 1.75 lengths. Has been given a let-up of six weeks since that outing. Open to plenty of improvement and is expected to feature in the finish. LAUGH A LOT (3) on the synthetic for the first time. On his return from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months. Kicked off the last campaign with a fifth at Ellis Park (Turf) over 1m1/2f. Likely to measure up. IRONSIDES (11) has switched yards since finishing fourth three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1m1/2f at Woodbine.