Sunland ParkSun, March 23, 2025

A VALIANT DREAM (11) improved last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1f80yards at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. JESS ILLEGAL (2) is a 14-start maiden who was close to a win before a four-and-a-half months break, finishing off with a minor placing at Zia Park (Dirt). Expect he has come on over the break. Has ability and can hit the ground running this campaign. MARIE LA VO (3) is back from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months. Was narrowly beaten at her only appearance when last in work at Zia Park (Dirt) over 1f130yards. Comes here with definite top-three claims. A HOT PATRIOT (9) returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1f130yards at this track (Dirt). Nicely placed and can figure in the finish.