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Winner USD $17,514 - 9 runners
990y
Going:
Surface: D
FAVORITE ROAD (2) started at big odds on debut last start but ran a bold race, finishing second and beaten 3.5 lengths over 4½f at this track (Dirt). Leading player with plenty of improvement in store. FORBIDDEN SPIRIT (9) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 16 lengths when fourth in a 6½f contest at this track eight weeks ago after being in the firing line on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. MIDNIGHT MESA (4) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Javier Contreras. By Sky Mesa from Eleventh Hour. Expected to feature. Set Weights IFT WATERS (6) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 7f at this track, beaten 13 lengths into sixth. No surprise to see him in the mix.