Sat, January 18, 2025

ROSARY (8) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 6 lengths from the winner in sixth at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 5½f. Anticipating sharp improvement with the run under the belt. PEPPER GIRL (7) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 6f at this track when returning from a lay-off. Backmarker who keeps coming. Leading contender. M'LADY SANSA (1) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third over 6f at this track (Synthetic). Has ability and must be respected. WAITINGFORTHELIGHT (11) wasn't far away on debut last start over 6f at this track (Synthetic), finishing fifth and beaten 3 lengths. Has upside and must be respected.