Sunland ParkSat, February 08, 2025

JESS THRU A CARTEL (1) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by half a length last time out over 1f130yards at this track (Dirt). Will prove very tough to beat. DAOU (6) comes here off a break of five months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 1f130yards at Ruidoso Downs. Capable of playing a major role. OZARKE (3) accounted for a maiden field over 1f130yards at this track (Dirt) last start when fresh from a break. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Jesse Lee Levario who was on board last start. One of the likely contenders despite the step up in grade. JESS SONNY D (7) is a progressive three-year-old gelding who resumes from a break of ten weeks, his last appearance being a win over 1f130yards at Zia Park (Dirt) at his only run of that campaign. Goes well when fresh including a win and one minor placings. Should camp just off the leaders. Don't underestimate.