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Winner - 14 runners
1760y
Going: Soft
Surface: D
LIBERAL ARTS (9) was back from a lay-off last start and finished fourth over 1m1/2f in stakes class at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), beaten 6 lengths. Winning chance. IMPLEMENTATION (10) has been kept fresh since he resumed last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 7f in stakes class at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Fitter for that last hitout and another big run will not surprise. KUPUNA (6) turned in a handy position before finishing second last start over 1m at Listed level at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), beaten 0.8 lengths as favourite. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration. PATRIOT SPIRIT (12) is a talented entire who was tested in tougher class last time when fourth over 1m1f in the G3 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Has the pace to settle in the leading division. In the mix.