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Winner USD $78,750 - 9 runners
1210y
Going:
Surface: T
DETERMINED KINGDOM (6) produced a good effort last start when second over 6f in stakes class at Laurel (Turf) to make it two minor placings from three runs this campaign. Has a fine record here with six wins from 10 starts. Among the leading chances. VIRGINIA FITZ (4) raced on the pace when resuming last start and lifted strongly to hold second, beaten 2.75 lengths, over this journey at Laurel (Turf). Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. KING COVEE (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at Aqueduct over 6f. Hasn't broken through over this course and distance but has managed three minor placings. Will strip fitter and can feature in the finish. WAR HUMOR (9) was beaten 13 lengths into tenth over 5½f at Laurel five weeks ago. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.