17:50 gulfstream-park Friday 2nd January 2026

CAPTCHA (4) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1m1/2f at this track, beaten only 1. 5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to take this out. SIMO (5) has switched yards since finishing ninth a week-and-a-half ago over 1m at this track. Expecting a bright start for the new mentor. EXCUSES (1) showed good pace over 1m1/4f at this track (Synthetic) last time and dug deep to score by 0. 3 lengths. Tackling a more suitable race so he is sure to prove hard to beat. CRYPTONYM (2) is coming off a last-start fifth, beaten 17 lengths, over 1m1/2f at this track. Strong top-three chance.