Tue, December 03, 2024

HARDY BOY (4) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations when resuming at this track (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths over 5½f. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RAIL RUNNER (2) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 6½f at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino ten weeks ago. Sure to be right there at the business end. DESERT PUNK (3) is a seven-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 2 lengths when fourth over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Bold showing expected with added fitness this time. GIMME MONEY (7) is yet to break through in six runs but has been thereabouts. Last start was 9 lengths away in fourth over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Wide draw and will need a good steer from Elvin Gonzalez but looks tough to beat. Chance on best figures and worth including.