22:45 turf-paradise Wednesday 31st December 2025

TIME TO FLY (1) was well held over 6½f at Listed level at this track (Dirt) last time out. Should be prominent from the outset. Among the leading chances. HONOR THE GIANTS (3) turned in a good effort to finish in the placings two starts back then missed the frame last time when fifth at Listed level at Zia Park (Dirt) over 1m1/2f. Backmarker who keeps coming. Not far off a win and rates highly on his best form. BY DECREED (8) found plenty to score by 0. 3 lengths three runs back in stakes class at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Should be poised just off the lead. Capable of testing this field. BENANDONNER (4) is a progressive three-year-old colt who resumes from a break of ten weeks, his last appearance being a win over 1m at Remington Park (Dirt) at his only run of that campaign. Has a perfect when resuming record from two starts. Change of rider to Carlos Montalvo who has never been out of the money in three rides, including a win. One of the better hopes.