Sun, January 05, 2025

HOLD MY BOURBON (7) has been freshened up since a narrow defeat last time over 1m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Winning chance. ROCKY JOY (10) broke his maiden last start over 1m at Churchill Downs (Turf), scoring by 0.8 lengths. Luan Machado was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Capable of taking the next step. MORUNNING (12) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest at Churchill Downs over 7f. Has a wide gate to overcome but on recent form is hard to leave out. THOUGHTTHATCOUNTS (9) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 9 lengths away in tenth over 1m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.