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Winner USD $157,500 - 12 runners
1210y
Going:
Surface: T
COPPOLA (11) missed the frame in a on turf over 5½f at Saratoga but improved sharply on the dirt last time, scoring over 5f at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Drops back in grade. Sure to be there at the finish. Multiple Group 2 placegetter OCEANIC (2) was well supported when resuming last start but missed the placings in fourth over 6f in the G2 Highlander Stakes at Woodbine. Among the leading chances. BEAR RIVER (5) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 1.5 lengths last time out over 5½f in stakes class at this track (Dirt). Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. Group 1 placegetter OUTADORE (1) was an impressive winner last time over 5f at Churchill Downs (Turf), leading throughout and putting 2.25 lengths on his rivals. Form at this distance is strong with four wins from four starts and cannot be taken lightly.