Charles TownThu, November 30, 2023

ELVIRUS (9) lifted strongly to score by 4 lengths three runs back at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts.Leading contender.NOTION TO TAPIT (11) got the prize two runs ago at Delaware Park.Couldn't follow that up last time out when ninth over 7f at Laurel, beaten 11 lengths.Has the talent to take care of this field.NEWS BOX (3) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 7f at this track (Dirt), beaten 5 lengths.In the right race and is one of the big hopes.CRIMSON ROCKET (12) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 5½f at Laurel, beaten 14 lengths.Likely improver with top-three prospects.