Friday’s American Horse Racing Tips

Promising type who quickly improved on his debut run to win twice at this track last year; rallied nicely off the bridle for second last time; more to come after just a handful of starts and looks the answer in this contest.

Great chance for LOCO ABARRIO to get himself back in the winners enclosure. He won 2 of his first 3 starts and after disappointing in a really good race at Tampa he quickly got back on track when runner-up here last time. Back on dirt and back up to 7f are both positives and he should have too much for this field. Hard To Handle disappointed last time but this is easier at least and he might emerge as the danger. Knox was pretty poor last time and he is going to need to improve to get involved here but he is still a colt so could still have a bit of potential.

Improving filly who caught the eye finishing second on return and then very nearly went one better beaten just a neck over this trip on dirt last time; open to improvement back on turf and well placed to go one better.

This looks a decent opportunity for FLAT OUT FREDA to get her head in front. She was a work in progress last year and has improved with each start so far this season. If she comes on again back on turf now she should justify favouritism here. Hopefully they go a good gallop as she will be seen to best effect under a stalking ride. Moro Nala was behind the selection last time so looks held on that run but likely won't be far away. Gracie's Kitten also remains unexposed and if building on that reappearance run will be finishing strongly but the winner may have already flown by then.