| 3+
Winner USD $27,090 - 9 runners
1540y
Going:
Surface: D
EXPLORATION (7) was in the money two starts back at Monmouth Park but was unable to repeat the effort last time when seventh, beaten 8 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 7f. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is one of the main contenders. GOLDEN PLATE (8) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 6½f at this track (Dirt), scoring by 1. 5 lengths. Fitter for that last hitout and is among the winning hopes again. TARPAULIN (2) scored in a at Saratoga (Dirt) but was below his best last time when fifth over 7f at this track (Dirt). Finds a more suitable contest and can make amends. SOCIAL HOUR (5) finished third at this track two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1m at this track (Dirt), finishing 18 lengths back in eighth. Finds a nice race and can atone.