GIVEN KISSES is one of several recent winners though her wide-margin success at Houston looks the strongest form on offer. She had also finished in front of Emily’s Pegasus before the latter scored on a sloppy track here last month and can confirm running. Veronica’s Dream hasn’t raced since winning at Evangeline back in August but Angel’s Cut returned to winning ways at Fair Grounds last month and can figure again.
Angel's Cut (USA) 4-1 (8-10) Ins turn,fought gamely, won at Fair Grounds 6f fst in Mar beating Strong Patriot (8-10) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
She's Got Friends (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Stp slow,ins,lack bid, 6th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Alex's Bourbon (8-12) at Will Rogers Downs 6f fst in Mar.
Whew (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Lagged,4-5wd,rallied, 4th of 7, 5l behind Alex's Bourbon (8-12) at Will Rogers Downs 6f fst in Mar.
Sha Blush (USA) 66-1 (8-8) Flashed early speed, 8th of 10, 28 3/4l behind Dancing Waves (8-8) at Delta Downs 6f fst in Dec.
Veronica's Dream (USA) 17-10fav (8-5) 3w bid,steady handling, won at Evangeline Downs 5f fst in Aug beating Sixteen Punches (8-5) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Emily's Pegasus (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Wore down foe, won at Will Rogers Downs 6f fst in Mar beating Camp Washita (8-12) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Given Kisses (USA) 18-5 (8-11) Duel inside, driving, won at Sam Houston Race Park 6f fst in Mar beating Shanghai Woman (8-11) by shd, 7 ran.
Eco Star (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Gave way 2 wide turn, last of 9, 23 1/2l behind Darlin Rosie (8-12) at Fairmount Park 5f gd in Mar.