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Winner USD $10,962 - 8 runners
990y
Going:
Surface: D
FEAR THE FACTS (2) is back from a lay-off of nine weeks. Closed last prep with a fifth, beaten 15 lengths, over 4½f at this track. Has the right profile. MIDNIGHT KOA (3) is yet to break through in four runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 6½f at this track (Dirt) on December 11. Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. VERNOR'S JUNCTION (6) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at his latest appearance over 5½f at Laurel (Dirt). Solid top-three chance on his best figures. BAYTOWN SUNDANCE (5) has been freshened up since he finished sixth over 6½f at this track (Dirt) six weeks ago. Better than last start and is a chance in this line up.