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Sat, December 07, 2024

02:25

Allowance

| 3+

Winner USD $51,030 - 14 runners

1430y

Going: Standard

Surface: AW

Race Tip

ALDER (10) finished fourth when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 5½f at Churchill Downs, beaten 2.25 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. This doesn't look as hard so he is likely to play a big role. CALL ME ANDY (7) improved second up over 5½f at Laurel (Turf), finishing 0.3 lengths from the winner. Has further upside. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Leading contender. TAGLIATELLE (9) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 7f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Should camp just off the leaders. Winning claims on best figures. UNIVERSAL SOUND (6) resumes after a break of nine months. Did win at his only other when resuming run when on debut, scoring over 6½f at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race.