Wed, January 01, 2025

TAKEMETOTHEBEACH (5) is fresh from a lay-off of four months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Tampa Bay Downs (Turf) over 1m1/2f. In a different yard now. Hard to beat despite the layoff. AWASEF (7) improved last start to finish third over 6½f at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. LIFE'S JOY (3) is a three-year-old filly who is having her first run for the Brendan P Walsh barn. Finished off last campaign with a fifth at Woodbine 12 weeks ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Bold showing expected. BOURBON SERENGETI (6) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when tenth over 6f at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Well placed and can make amends.