05:55 Turfway Park (USA) 14 Dec 2025
Race 7 - Stakes
3YO plus
Winner $157,500 - 13 run
(AW - All Weather)
Recent efforts fair but short on late spark for this level. Will need major improvement to contend in this field.
Recent efforts fair but short on late spark for this level. Will need major improvement to contend in this field.
Ultra-reliable, sharp recent form in sprints enhances chances. Figures to be right in the mix at the finish.
Ultra-reliable, sharp recent form in sprints enhances chances. Figures to be right in the mix at the finish.
Excels over 6F, strong last outing, holds clear potential. Major player who could control the late running.
Excels over 6F, strong last outing, holds clear potential. Major player who could control the late running.
Recent form indicates upside; finds best with aggressive trip. Strong contender, not to be left out of calculations.
Recent form indicates upside; finds best with aggressive trip. Strong contender, not to be left out of calculations.
Form dropping off; needs step up against this lineup. Others offer more convincing recent performances.
Form dropping off; needs step up against this lineup. Others offer more convincing recent performances.
Consistent type, has struggled to finish strongly lately. Best hopes are for a minor check.
Consistent type, has struggled to finish strongly lately. Best hopes are for a minor check.
Competitive at this trip, may need luck from gate. Could sneak into minor money with clean break.
Competitive at this trip, may need luck from gate. Could sneak into minor money with clean break.
Signs of promise, still learning and improving with each run. Likely finds a couple too strong at this level.
Signs of promise, still learning and improving with each run. Likely finds a couple too strong at this level.
Solid consistency over 6F, reliable late kick to offer. One for multiples, should run boldly with clear run.
Solid consistency over 6F, reliable late kick to offer. One for multiples, should run boldly with clear run.
Sharp recent start, trainer Jones often excels in sprints. Key player, must be respected at this distance.
Sharp recent start, trainer Jones often excels in sprints. Key player, must be respected at this distance.
Up in grade; profile suggests will be facing tough ask. Expected to be swamped by stronger late closers.
Up in grade; profile suggests will be facing tough ask. Expected to be swamped by stronger late closers.
Trying this class; last win came in easier company. Faces much stiffer test, minor placing possible at best.
Trying this class; last win came in easier company. Faces much stiffer test, minor placing possible at best.
Verdict
A lively sprint unfolds over 6 furlongs for a purse of $250,000. Early speed is expected from PONDERING and ELLEN JAY, with MINK'S PALACE following closely under trainer Jones's guidance. NICE AS PIE shapes as a strong finisher, while LITHE SPIRIT looks a wild card. Several longshots may try aggressive tactics. Expect a fast contest, with the favourites holding most of the aces late, but a surprise cannot be ruled out.