Turf ParadiseWed, December 11, 2024

COASTAL JAZZ (1) went forward last start over 6½f at Listed level at this track (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 2 lengths. Has the class to take care of this field. EXXEL (5) is a distance specialist who made progress last time out, finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 5½f at this track after being in contention on the bend. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. PEACEFUL WATERS (8) returns from a lay-off of four months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when sixth over 6½f at Emerald Downs (Dirt). Definite top-three chance. JIN TONG (4) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 6½f at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.3 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Capable of another strong performance.