Delta DownsThu, February 22, 2024

ADIEU ACES (3) was going okay prior to finishing 9 lengths back in eighth last start over 5f at this track (Dirt). Cid Vicente Del has never been out of the frame when aboard this four-year-old gelding so a return to form is anticipated. SUNSET WAR (6) was sent out at 18/1 last time but ran above expectations and won over 5f at this track (Dirt). Rates highly on latest effort and can go on with it. SKIPPA (4) finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being in the firing line on the corner over 5f at this track, an improvement on his sixth at Fairgrounds the run before. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and two minor placings. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. BYATHREAD (5) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1m at this track, beaten 31 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.