02:55 turfway-park Saturday 20th December 2025

MOUNT HOREB (8) kept coming only to just miss as favourite last start over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Turf). Should be near his peak for this. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. TRE ITALIANI (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish half a length away in second over 1m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Will take advantage of the good draw. Has the talent to build on that strong effort last start. ARISTOTLE (5) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at Woodbine, most recently beaten 1. 5 lengths into second over 1m1/2f at Woodbine. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. COALMOON (14) comes here off a last-start fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 7½f at Churchill Downs. One of the genuine contenders.