Hawthorne 18 December 2008
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Full Motion has improved with each run and he could be in the mix here if finding a little more improvement. Silver Salute is an interesting newcomer but PRAIRIE CRUISER gets the nod following his close second over an extended mile here last month in a similar event.
SURPRISE ME was disappointing over this trip at Churchill Downs last month but she stands out on her best form and might be worth another chance. Scilly has been running well of late and might be next best ahead of Sligo Abbey who is likely to step up on her debut effort.
On the form of his penultimate run Garboso has an outstanding chance here but he disappointed last time and it might be worth taking him on with HONEYMOON HOUSE who showed signs of returning to form over C&D last time. Marianas was ahead of him on that occasion and he could also take a hand.
Eager Beaver is sure to be a popular choice after his decent runner-up effort over C&D earlier this month but he might have to give best to DEMIKON who was only just behind him on that occasion and could improve on that debut effort. Arch Arrow drops in grade and is another to consider.
Ripe Tomato has some solid form at this level and must be high on the list but she was behind PADDY WAK WAKKIE over 6f here last time and might struggle to reverse form with that rival. Flurtini is on a hat-trick and warrants respect although this is a step up in grade.
RED REEF was just touched off in a better race than this, albeit over a longer trip, last time and provided he handles the drop in trip he looks the one to beat. Lambada won well over C&D last time and is respected along with Hensley who has some solid form in a higher grade.
Toast In The Park must be given a chance as he bids for a four-timer and the same can be said for the front running Karchie but HEAVENLY DUE won well over C&D last month and might be able to build up a winning sequence of his own.
CART MARTIAL made late gains when second in this grade last time out and has made the frame all three of her starts at this track. She hasn't scored since taking a maiden claimer at Arlington and may not be entirely straightforward, but this still looks a good opportunity. Wild Adventure is never too far away at this level and should be thereabouts again. Michalina is better than she showed last time.
SEANAL gets a token choice in a very poor contest. A 12-race maiden, he made some late progress into fifth when stepped back up to this trip last time and may stay the distance better than some of his rivals today. Tribal Power has only had one race, but showed enough promise to suggest that he may not be a lost cause, unlike some of these rivals. Bernt Again is another to consider.
