Laurel ParkSat, February 08, 2025

ST JUDE (6) finished second when resuming from a lay-off last start over 7f at this track. Among the leading chances. BEAVER STATE (4) was comfortably accounted for when ninth last time out over 6½f at Aqueduct, beaten 11 lengths. That followed a win at Aqueduct at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can rediscover winning form. CATHEDRAL BEACH (3) is back from a lay-off of three-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 6f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Definite top-three chance. BOYS OF SUMMER (1) was in contention on the bend and finished second last time over 1m at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.3 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Likely improver with top-three claims again.