Sat, December 14, 2024

FILTHY RICH (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 6f at this track (Dirt) after he got a long way back. Has further improvement to come and is expected to feature in the finish. PICCOLO DIAVOLO (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1/4f at Parx, beaten 15 lengths into sixth. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. GRUMPY BROOKSIE (2) is a last-start winner over 6f at this track (Dirt), showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by half a length. Eswan Flores stays on. Expected to measure up. WITH KNOW NAME (7) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by 0.3 lengths over 5½f at Finger Lakes (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.