ThistledownWed, May 15, 2024

IT'S OFFICIAL (9) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 5 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 6f. Has a formidable combination with Yan Aviles who has been aboard for his last three wins. Leading contender. EMPIRE'S FIRE (10) is a talented type who recently returned from a break and made it three straight wins, scoring by 1.75 lengths over 6f at this track. Same track and trip and looks tough to beat again. WICKED WARRIOR (4) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on October 28 finishing seventh and beaten 15 lengths over 1m2f in Listed grade at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Has to be respected. GONE IN A FLASH (1) resumes from a lay-off of six-and-a-half months. Has filled a minor placing at each of his three when resuming runs. Opened last prep with a second over 1m at Mahoning Valley. Worth including.