Will Rogers DownsTue, March 19, 2024

LUCKY MCCOY (7) finds it hard to win with just one success from 16 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when ninth over 5½f at this track, beaten 12 lengths. Has the talent to take care of this field. FORTY STRANGERS (1) hit the frame two starts ago at Delta Downs but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 18 lengths over 1m at this track (Dirt). Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. TUFF MANDATE (8) lines up for the first time since December 13. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 5½f at this track. Now under the care of new trainer Marti Rodriguez. Sure to make his presence felt. HERO TIME (10) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Remington Park six months ago. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. Can feature in the finish.