Fair GroundsFri, January 09, 2026

DAREDEVIL DOUG (1) finished second, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track (Dirt) after he was in contention on the corner. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. MIRACLE ON CENTRAL (6) returned from a lay-off seven-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into sixth over 6f at Churchill Downs. This doesn't look as hard so he can turn things around. SPIELMAN (5) is a six-year-old gelding who is still a maiden after 14 starts but has been in the placings seven times. Never a threat when resuming last start over 6f at this track (Dirt), finishing 11 lengths from the winner in fourth. Will make his presence felt. LEMON SOHN (4) is a eight-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 11 lengths when fourth over 6f at this track (Dirt). Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.