BELLACOSE (6) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing seventh over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) nine months ago which was the only run of that prep. Has two wins to her name when fresh from a spell. Can make a winning return. MOON GATE (1) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 5 lengths away in third over 1207m at Aqueduct (Dirt) when she was prominent throughout. Tackling a more suitable race so she is likely to play a big role. GIULIANA'S DREAM (3) is back from a break of five-and-a-half months. Put together back-to-back wins before going for a spell, the most recent at this track (Dirt) over 1106m. Can continue her winning ways. VALENTINE GIFT (2) was last at the races when she finished fifth over 1308m at Aqueduct (Dirt) on October 26. Now under the care of new trainer Timothy P Murphy. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.
