Rampellini: Oaklawn horses to watch for week of Feb. 24, 2020
KNICKS GO
Trainer: Brad Cox
Last race: Feb. 22, 7th
Finish: 1st by 7 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 100
He set a strong pace and went on to a clear win in an allowance route that marked both his first start since Nov. 9 and his first victory since capturing the Grade 1 Breeders’ Futurity in 2018 at Keeneland. He is now 3 for 15, with earnings pushing $800,000.
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GRIT AND CURIOSITY
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: Feb. 21, 9th
Finish: 1st by 1
Beyer: 91
He’s come to hand of late, with the 4-year-old by Macho Uno winning his second straight start at the meet in an allowance sprint. He covered six furlongs in a strong 1:09.70, one start after earning a Beyer of 95 for another allowance score at Oaklawn.
RACER
Trainer: Jinks Fires
Last race: Feb. 22, 7th
Finish: 4th by 4
Beyer: 73
He was prominent for much of a strong-paced allowance sprint that drew top Arkansas-bred runner Hoonani Road. A local stakes winner at both one turn and two, Racer will be making his third start off a layoff next time out.