TO WIN: KISSIN WIFE Had all sorts of excuses in her prior starts before trainer Mike McDonald dropped her into a $25,000 claimer on Dec 18 at Calder. Had reason to lose that day as well as she was steadied sharply going into the first turn, losing valuable lengths. However she collared the leaders late and finished powerfully to draw off with plenty left in the tank. That was also her first start with Cornelio Velasquez aboard, who rides her again today and wins at a high rate for this outfit. filly returns to the dirt today and is well spotted by barn that is sharp with class droppers.