Fri, December 27, 2024

VOODOO ZIP (4) was safely held when ninth last start over 6½f at this track, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a good when resuming win at Churchill Downs. Enjoys a drop in grade so he is a leading player. VOTE NO (1) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on October 3 finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths over 1m1/4f at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic). Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. OUTLIER (8) started at 2/1 last time on the back of a win at Churchill Downs (Dirt) two starts ago but was below his best, finishing fifth over 1m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Gerardo Corrales gets the best out of this six-year-old gelding. This is a nice drop in grade so he will be hard to beat. PINE KNOLL (9) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second over 6½f at Woodbine. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.