Laurel ParkSun, October 13, 2024

FIERCE AND STRONG (5) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better in stakes class at Parx (Turf) over 1m1/2f, beaten half a length. Has been in strong form this campaign, registering three wins. Leading contender. WON AN AWARD (8) found one marginally better last start over 1m1/2f at Monmouth Park (Turf) after being prominent throughout. Drawn out but can cross. Nicely placed to find winning ways. RUSE (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 2.25 lengths when fourth over 1m at Saratoga six weeks ago after being in the firing line on the corner. Finds a nice race and can turn things around. WINE COLLECTOR (10) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 1m at Colonial Downs. Has found the right race and is worth including.