JODY’S WILL TO WIN
NACOGDOCHES (10.45) is no joke for in-form Jody Pruitt on a competitive card at Will Rogers Downs.
The gelding was useful for Steve Asmussen and signed off with a fair second over seven furlongs at Sam Houston Race Park a fortnight ago.
The four-year-old looks nicely unexposed for his shrewd new handler and can resume winning ways back over six.
TIAGO’S SONG (7.15) is building up a decent record for
Donald Komardley and should finally open her account in the maiden. Top trainer Asmussen stands to get on the scoresheet thanks to PATRIOT (7.45).
The gelding has a respectable record on the all-weather and can bounce back from his poor sixth on turf here last time. Robert Pompell’s IMPERIAL
TEMPLE (8.15) is hard to oppose in the maiden.
The gelding is poised to gain due compensation for trying to live with Wildwood Secret at Fairmount Park two weeks ago.
JAZZ MUSIC (8.45) ought to open his account for Robertino Diodoro in a trappy claimer.
The four-year-old shaped like his turn was near when a cracking second to Major Shipman at Sam Houston Race Park.
SPECTACTICAL (9.45) is set to enjoy a well-deserved win for skilled handler Martin Lozano.
The six-year-old looked ready to strike when giving the thriving
Blended Lute most resistance here a fortnight ago.
The Oklahoma handler can double up courtesy of WOODS
OF CONGAREE (10.15). The gelding will relish tackling six furlongs after an eye-catching third over five here on debut for his connections. BETWEEN THE ARCHES (11.15) looks poised to shade a tricky allowance event for Brent Davidson. Promising for Joseph Petalino, the mare was a superb second to Betty Jean here first time out for her new trainer. The six-year-old should be fighting fit after that run and can go one better on likely faster conditions. Karl Broberg is flying so
BEN’S MAGIC STONE (11.45) is worth backing in the last.
The nine-year-old has taken well to this venue and ran a stormer behind the well-treated
Gospel Abe over track and trip. The veteran still lurks on a fair mark and can defy a tricky draw in stall nine under the talented Paulina Ramirez.