AqueductSat, March 30, 2024

COLONEL VARGO (3) displayed plenty of early toe over 6½f at this track (Dirt) last time and defied all challengers to score by 1.3 lengths. Should be prominent again from the low draw. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. ICY REPLY (8) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a second over 6½f at this track (Dirt) when beaten 3 lengths. Good record at this journey with three wins and nine minor placings from 18 starts and is a key runner. FIRST DEPUTY (2) last appeared two weeks ago over 6½f at this track when he finished fourth. This is his first run for the Rudy R Rodriguez stable. Can make his presence felt. BIG ENGINE (6) improved sharply last time out to score by half a length over 6f at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago. Finds a suitable race and can feature in the finish.