HawthorneSat, April 27, 2024

SHORT STRAW (8) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 2.75 lengths when resuming last time out over 5f at this track (Dirt). Tackling a deeper field this time but she is good enough to figure in the finish. SIGNATURE STREET (3) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a lay-off on September 27 finishing eighth and beaten 14 lengths over 1m1/2f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Has switched to the Chris A Ryan stable. Expect her to play a major role. FRANKEL BABY (4) returns from a lay-off of six months and did score when resuming when last in work at Fairmount Park (Dirt) over 6f. Lines up for the first time for the Berg Brittany Vanden stable. Can measure up at the first run for a new barn. DESSERT FIRST (7) was in the money two starts back at Fairgrounds but was unable to repeat the effort last time when ninth, beaten 10 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 5f. Open to improvement and should be about the money.