ANALYSIS

1 Xixixi steps up off of driving maiden score over this strip on Jan. 2; should take another for Rodriguez. Cool It also broke his maiden over this strip on Jan. 2; appears the top threat. Three Cents hasn't been out since Nov. 6 when he broke his maiden at Finger Lakes; working well for return.

2 Tourist was an improved second with blinkers added on Dec. 1 for Mott; should find the winner's circle. All My Memories finished fifth in return on Nov. 30 when forced to steady; can improve. Good news is no news exits same heat as top choice when third; breezed three times since for Pletcher. Baratti can improve adding Lasix for second career start for McLaughlin.

3 Ghostly Vision hasn't started since Nov. 3 when third as the favorite; breezed twice for return and has never been off the board over the inner. Poliziano stretches back out to two turns after failed sprint try; gets in light. El Oh El and Force Multiplier form capable entry for always dangerous Jacobson barn.

4 Privatize hasn't been out since Nov. 21 when third as the favorite; can atone in this spot for Gyarmati. Commodus has hit the board in last three and should be coming late; consider. El Dreamer is winless from 48 starts but rates a chance against this slow bunch; 0-for-16 over the inner too.

5 Conga Bella has been second best in last two at Parx and attracts Irad Ortiz Jr. for this; looks best. Voodoo Tales has breezed twice since finishing second as the favorite on Nov. 30; 2-for-6 at the distance. Matching Skies returns on quick notice after scoring by eight lengths here on Saturday.

6 She's a Sizzler goes first time off the Rodriguez claim (27%) showing two bullet works for this; gets call to graduate. That's No Limit shows a string of steady works for initial going; barn can win first time out. Lucky Nancy E. has hit the board in last two starts finishing second in most recent.

7 Griffin Rock has hit the board in last three finishing third in last two; switches to Irad Ortiz Jr. and gets call to prevail. Harley is just 1-for-21 in career but has hit the board in 12 of 21 career starts. Antone Suavey is also just 1-for-21 in career but stretches out to two turns; consider.

8 Flores Island has been sharp taking last two for Mott; has hit the board in eight of nine career starts. Nuffsaid Nuffsaid had three-race win streak snapped when second in last beaten a nose; the top threat. Lady of Gold has breezed four times since scoring on the grass on Dec. 1; broke her maiden over this strip.

9 Moonstone Beach was caught wide against better in last; a clear second two back in debut. Explosive Smile finds a soft spot for debut. Contender's Queen showed speed in debut before stopping. Utopian Wife showed brief speed in return from three month break before stopping; can improve.