| 3+
Winner USD $43,281 - 8 runners
1320y
Going:
Surface: D
PROTECTED (4) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by half a length over 6½f at Aqueduct (Dirt). Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and he is likely to feature in the finish again. SMUGGLER'S GOLD (3) registered his first win last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt), getting home by 1.3 lengths. Re-unites with Eliseo Ruiz who was on board last start. Big chance to go back-to-back. POST COMMAND (8) returned from a lay-off a week ago when he was beaten 3 lengths into fifth over 1m1/2f at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. GIANT JAMES (6) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on 18/10/2024, finishing eighth and beaten 7 lengths over 1m at Meadowlands (Turf). Has found a suitable race and is worth including.