02:25 turfway-park Thursday 18th December 2025

NOBALS (6) scored by half a length last start in the G2 Kennedy Road Stakes at Woodbine over this distance after he was prominent at the turn. Has never been out of the money in seven starts at this trip, including four wins. Has a high cruising speed. Sure to be in the finish. JOE SHIESTY (1) hit the frame two starts ago at Keeneland but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 3 lengths over 5½f at Churchill Downs (Turf) after being in contention on the corner. Has the talent to figure prominently. ARREST ME RED (8) turned in a fair effort in the G2 Woodford Stakes at Keeneland (Turf) over 5½f at his last run 11 weeks ago, finishing fifth and beaten 0. 7 lengths. Has to be respected. BOLT OF AURUM (5) is a distance specialist who progressed nicely last time out to score by 8 lengths over 6f at Laurel (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.