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Winner USD $173,250 - 10 runners
1980y
Going:
Surface: T
TOUCH OF FIRE (7) is a progressive type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Already a two time winner including last start when scoring by 0. 3 lengths over 1m1/2f at Keeneland Turf (Turf). Key chance and expected to go close. TIERNANOGUE (4) was sent out favourite last start on the back of two good runs since resuming and got the job with a half a length win over 1m2f on dirt at Churchill Downs. Having his first try on turf. Back to winning form and is worth following up. MY FAVORITE BIRD (1) hasn't been far away lately including a last-start second over 1m in stakes class at Laurel Turf (Turf). Should appreciate the longer journey this time. When resuming over 1m1/2f in the G1 American Turf Stakes at this track (Turf), beaten 21 lengths. Tackles a far easier assignment this time. Well placed and expected to measure up. Among the top-three hopes.