01:55 turfway-park Saturday 13th December 2025

PONDERING (3) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by 0. 8 lengths over 7f in the G3 Bessarabian Stakes at Woodbine. Takes on much easier opposition this time. Top chance in this field. MINK'S PALACE (10) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but disappointed last time when out of the placings at Listed level at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 6f after she had travelled in a rearwards position. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. ELLEN JAY (2) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations when resuming at Churchill Downs (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths over 6f. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. CIVETTA (7) built on a nice third when fresh from a lay-off two starts back at Keeneland (Turf) with a win over 5½f at Churchill Downs (Turf) six weeks ago, getting home by 0. 8 lengths. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.