Sam HoustonSat, April 27, 2024

A LUCKY CHILITAS (2) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing one length from the winner in second over 1f80yards at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Open to improvement and looks a serious contender. ONE VALIANT FLING (10) finished seventh on debut then improved last start but found a couple better over 1f80yards at Louisiana Downs, beaten 1.3 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. DM ZOOMING HAWK (1) ran a fair race on debut last time out, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth over 1f80yards at Louisiana Downs (Dirt) on March 8. Fitter and is one of the chances. APOLLITICAL STAR MRL (5) debuted seven weeks ago when she finished ninth over 1f80yards at Louisiana Downs (Dirt), beaten 6 lengths. Will take a lot from that last run and is worth following up.