Sun, January 05, 2025

KALAHARI DREAMS (3) is poised to win after placing at his last three outings, most recently when second over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) when he was always up in the leading division. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. FINAL GAMBIT (10) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1m at Churchill Downs (Turf), finishing third and beaten 3 lengths. Has ability and looks sure to measure up. SOUND CAUSE (7) is a five-start maiden who finished ninth at his most recent appearance over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Worth including in this suitable contest. REACH (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when one length away in second over 1m at this track (Synthetic). Well placed to figure prominently again.