Sat, December 28, 2024

VERSTAPPEN (2) returned to winning form second up last start, scoring by 0.3 lengths over 1m1/2f at Fairgrounds (Turf). Yet to be be beaten at this trip so a big run is on the cards. EL KABONG (3) finished fourth last start over 1m at Churchill Downs (Turf) after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish. HARLAN ESTATE (6) has been hard to follow recently, last time out finishing sixth over 1m at Churchill Downs (Turf). Has ability and worth some thought. FUERTEVENTURA (5) was in the money two starts back at Remington Park but couldn't back it up last time when ninth, beaten 10 lengths, at Aqueduct (Turf) over 1m1f. Has his share of ability and can do a lot better.