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Winner USD $16,695 - 8 runners
1100y
Going: Standard
Surface: AW
EXCUSES (6) is a five-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 14 lengths when sixth over 1m1/4f at this track (Synthetic). Improvement to come and this is his chance to break through. PROTEST (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 16 lengths when fifth over 6f at Tampa Bay Downs seven weeks ago. Taking on a better field but he is worth another chance. KANTHAROS JR (5) is back after a break of three months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 5½f at this track (Synthetic). Nicely placed and can get off the mark. HOORAY FOR ME (8) resumes from a lay-off of 11 weeks. Could only manage to finish 11th at the latest run over 1m at this track (Turf). Has ability and must be included in calculations.