Best bet: NEW YORK SCRAPPY (1)
Best value: KAZ BRIO (5)
FIRST: New York Scrappy owns speed and gets confident price boost in first start since claimed. Middle Market packs solid late punch on best efforts. Fort Nelson makes first start with selling tag; don’t ignore.
SECOND: Our Preferred Pal is quick from gate and could establish unchallenged lead in weak field. Lady Delilah looms the prime beneficiary if top selection hits the wall. Juliet On Approach owns two seconds from four starts; must consider.
THIRD: Cararra logged five tight works since claimed by Brad Cox; primed and ready. In Awe of Juju could play out as the controlling speed with aggressive handling. Shadyside bested top selection by a head when second on Nov. 28; must be factored into the mix.
FOURTH: Echo in Eternity is favorably posted outside in compact field. Best Impression makes quick return after clear-cut score last week; dangerous. Jackie the Joker owns fast back numbers; price will be tempting.
FIFTH: Kaz Brio gets blinkers and Lasix for first dirt start; solid work tab seals the deal. Frankie Coffeecake was a late-running second in debut; worth long look. B Raging On is speedy but lacks heart; must take the good with the bad.
SIXTH: Lotsa Trouble tallied fast late-pace figure when winning last; pairs up. Looms Boldly is fleet-footed and could prove very tough on a soft lead. Lost in Rome lost a head bob for all the money last time; right in the thick of this.
SEVENTH: Tarpaulin exits non-stressful fourth in last; faster back figures seal the deal. Last Man Standing has won two of last three and hails from white-hot Linda Rice barn; could easily take this. Carvellian Quest is speedy and could be aided by cutback to 7 furlongs.
EIGHTH: Clarividente is rested and gets first-time Lasix; weak field helps, too. Sassy Sats, also gets the meds, and could play out as the speed of the speed. Just a Click displays a profile (speed and first-time Lasix) that’s similar to Sassy Sats; must consider. Flee is from a dam that has thrown four winners from four foals to race; follow the money.
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