Philadelphia Park 26 December 2011
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PLYMOUTH SQUARE benefitted from a prominent ride when last sighted in a track-and-trip effort and, if similar tactics are bought to the fore here, the John Servis representative can finally break his duck. Cold Precision and Our Eli are also of interest.
OUR ROCKET MON has thrived since joining the Ramon Preciado team and this drop back into claiming company is expected to bring about a return to the winner's enclosure. Waterfall and South Fleet must also be considered.
CUVEE MADAME looks up to landing this maiden following a solid effort in similar company here this month. She displayed an eye-catching turn of foot, albeit to only finish third, but if ridden closer to front on this occasion she is expected to get serious at the business end. Tickling Tori and Native Child are others to be wary of.
MISS TEQUILA failed to land a four-timer when last sighted but is worth giving another chance to here. The extended 1m will suit her down to the ground and, if true to form, she will take some stopping. Lucy Dubai and Diva's Gold make most appeal of the others.
AWESOME ENCORE is three from five over this trip and can enhance his already impressive strike-rate further on the back of an emphatic victory here latest. Weggie looks the best option for the exacta with Biscay Bay another considered.
DISTINCT HONOR rattled the crossbar over 6f here when beaten by a neck last month but compensation could await now granted this extra yardage. More Reubens and Azu Were can scrap it out for the minor placings.
ACOPANDPROUDOFIT looks the one to beat here. He got within half a length of winning over five and a half furlongs at Laurel most recently and this represents a much easier assignment. Last-time-out winners, Goodness Greycious and Born To The Purple, are amongst the dangers.
BIGSTORMRISING could take all the beating here. He lost little in defeat when runner-up in hotter company over 6f at Penn National last time and, doing all his best work late on that day, stepping back up in trip can only help. Sir Berringer and I'm Broke may be left to fight out minor honours.
It could pay to side with LEMON GHOST in this open-looking heat. He ran a cracking race in defeat over track and trip last time and a repeat performance should see him in the mix again. Forest Hills Dr and Captain Twitch are others worthy of consideration.
