KINGSTON, Jamaica - On Saturday, March 30, 2024, the fourth race features a mix of locally bred horses aged three and four in the non-four category, and imported horses aged three and up in the non-three category.
The field of nine will compete over a distance of seven furlongs.
Here is an analysis of the starters:
1 - SMART ASSET, with three wins from four starts, all over straight courses, ventures beyond 5 ½ furlongs for the first time, facing a competitive non-winners of four field. The horse's past performance merits consideration.
2 - NORBLAR has been outclassed by Funcaandun, Geolithic, and Fred The Great in previous encounters, making a victory unlikely.
3 - WOW HOW appears outmatched by the current competition.
4 - GEOLITHIC was soundly defeated by Funcaandun at the same distance as this race. Without changes to the handicaps that might affect the outcome, a reversal of positions seems improbable.
5 - FUNCAANDUN, aiming for a third consecutive win from as many starts, has shown aptitude for middle distances and appears to be a strong contender.
6 - WALL STREET TRADER, an American import, made a commendable local debut on March 16, finishing second over six furlongs. With that run as a foundation, further improvement is anticipated. Wall Street Trader will race with blinkers.
7 - GRECIAN LIGHT faces tough competition and is likely to find better opportunities in the future. Grecian Light will race with a figure eight.
8 - HUNTSMAN performed respectably at his first non-winners of four level outing and could contend for a minor placing. Huntsman will race with a tongue tie.
9 - FRED THE GREAT will rely on a strong finish, potentially capitalizing if the pace collapses, including challenges from stablemate Funcaandun.
