Fair GroundsSun, January 11, 2026

MALAKI EMPIRE (5) did a great job to score by 0. 8 lengths over this course and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. Likely to be there at the finish again. APRIORITY ROCKET (8) has switched yards since resuming with a second over 6f at this track. Did score at this stage when last in work at this track over 5½f. Racing for the first time under a new trainer Joe Sharp. Likely to play a major role. SONO (1) got a long way back when 13 lengths from the winner in eighth over 6f at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Delta Downs the run before. Finds a suitable assignment and can turn things around. HOORAY AUSTIN (4) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 6f at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 3. 5 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing.