Sat, January 04, 2025

GENERAL MATHIS (10) finished second at Churchill Downs two runs back but was less effective last time over 1m1/4f at Fairgrounds (Dirt), finishing 27 lengths back in tenth. Has the ability to take this out. COMMUNICATION MEMO (7) finished 4 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1m at this track, an improvement on his seventh at Churchill Downs the run before. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. STRIDE (4) settled well back last start and never threatened when 10 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1m at this track (Synthetic). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. Set Weights AGGISH (8) has switched yards since scoring by a nose at Woodbine over 1m1/2f on November 14.