Mon, March 17, 2025

PAY RAISE (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 5½f at this track, beaten half a length after being in contention on the corner. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. CAT COUNTY (7) broke through for his maiden win over 5½f at this track (Dirt) last time, scoring comfortably. Shaping up nicely and he looks sure to be in the mix. LEMON MERINGUE (6) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 15 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 5f at Sam Houston Park, beaten 4 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. WICKED PRINCE (5) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 36 lengths away in tenth over 1m1/2f at Oaklawn Park. Better than recent efforts suggest.