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Winner USD $30,429 - 9 runners
1760y
Going:
Surface: D
VSOP (9) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 7f at this track. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. DOWN THE ISLANDS (1) faced the starter for the first time and finished eighth last start at this track (Dirt) over 6½f, beaten 11 lengths. Likely improver and can get off the mark this time. AMERICAN CITY (5) is fitter for two runs back from a lay-off, progressing nicely last time to finish third, beaten 2 lengths, at Colonial Downs (Turf) over 1m. Among the winning hopes. MORALLY (6) could only manage to finish eighth, beaten 2.5 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1m1/2f at Keeneland (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.