Turf Paradise 31 December 2013
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JONAH HEX had Rootin Hootin Ernie two and a quarter lengths back in third when runner-up in a similar track and trip event last time and he can confirm his superiority. Elsewhere, Empress Nancy has a squeak.
CLAYPOOL won going away over 5 1/2f here last time and, providing this longer trip doesn't stretch his stamina too far, he could go in again. Where's The Remote wasn't beaten far in a slightly stronger track and trip event latest (third) and he commands respect, as does Mint Humor.
FAT KAT DIPLOMAT was mightily impressive when striking over track and trip last time and he will take some stopping if arriving in the same mood. Rio Cuchara and Best Laid Plans finished second and third respectively in a similar prize here 15 days ago and they could be left to fight out minor honours again.
HARLAN'S SWEETIE lost little in defeat when a half-length second over track and trip last time and she gets the vote to go one better. Cinnamon Mocha was only a neck behind the selection that day (third) so she automatically warrants respect, while Liar Liar Liar cannot be ruled out either.
SNOW ME THE MONEY certainly wasn't stopping when landing the spoils over 5f here last time and she will be well fancied to double up. Daze holds every chance if forgiven a lacklustre performance over 6f here latest, while Island Shine is more than capable when putting it all together.
It could pay to side with COOL TODDY in what looks a tricky puzzle for punters to solve. She wasn't disgraced, despite failing to see out the 1m trip here last time (sixth), and this drop in distance should see her go very close. Chances are also given to Zena's A Warrior and Mazzy.
The consistent MILITARY MOTHER shades the verdict in a competitive heat. She showed a likeable attitude when notching up an eighth career win over 7 1/2f here last time and will prove difficult to beat if arriving in the same determined mood. Miss Communication and Love Mobile are also expected to go well.
MAGIC NUMBER impressively notched up a double last month and she is fancied to hit the target again. Lanida also chases three wins in a row and holds rock-solid claims, while Better To Be Lucky shaped as though stepping back up in trip would suit when a fast-finishing second over 5 1/2f here last time.
RED ZEUS has been in dazzling form recently, notching up a 1m course double, and he is extremely difficult to oppose. Mark must come into the reckoning following his cosy track and trip success, while Hard Nine holds each-way claims.
SHAMEFULLY SINFUL has been knocking on the door recently and she appears to have been found a great opportunity to open her account. Sweet Genius should figure prominently if stepping forward from her debut fifth, while Mis Guided Missile certainly isn't out of it either.