Sat, November 16, 2024

FINAL VERDICT (5) was quickly into stride over 6f at Aqueduct (Turf) last time and defied all challengers to score by 1.5 lengths. Drawn to go forward again. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. HILARIOUS AFFAIR (10) finished third two runs back at Aqueduct (Turf) then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths as public elect over 6f at Aqueduct (Turf). Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. COTTON (4) showed good early speed and raced just off the lead before lifting to score by half a length over 5f at Woodbine last start. Among the main hopes. SPANKSTER (12) was beaten 6 lengths into seventh over 5½f at Keeneland three weeks ago. Well placed to turn things around.