ORNAMENTAL IRON, a winner here in October, has just missed out the last twice and though she could have been better berthed can gain the seventh victory of her career. Leading jockey Ty Kennedy has a good chance on board Aubrey, a winner at Zia Park in November while Award It gained the eleventh victory of her career on the same track a month earlier and can never be ruled out at this level. Indian Gem has been racing in better company since scoring at Remington in October when she had Pretty Britches back in third.
Pretty Britches (USA) 13-1 (8-7) Chased inside, used up, last of 6, 7 1/2l behind Our Musical Moment (8-7) at Sam Houston Race Park 6f fst in Mar.
Award It (USA) 15-1 (8-4) Trailed throughout, last of 7, 11 1/4l behind Tee Em Eye (8-4) at Sunland Park 5f stks fst in Jan.
Indian Gem (USA) Evensfav (8-12) Forced, empty drive, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Betty Jean (8-12) at Will Rogers Downs 6f fst in Mar.
Aubrey (USA) 11-1 (8-12) 4w-turn, no factor, 5th of 6, 6 3/4l behind Mulberry (8-12) at Sunland Park 5f fst in Feb.
Ornamental Iron (USA) 2-1fav (8-11) Rail bid, gamely, 2nd of 8, nk behind Shady Lane (8-11) at Fonner Park 4f fst in Feb.
Northern Dynasty (USA) 10-1 (8-8) Rallied, 6w, drew off, won at Remington Park 6f fst in Nov beating Brew Casa (8-8) by 1l, 10 ran.
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.
