Laurel ParkSat, February 08, 2025

BERNIE THE STAR (5) is a four-start maiden who has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when third over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Has managed three minor placings from four runs at this circuit. Will be hard to stop. NIGHT PREACHER (4) resumed from a lay-off last start with a sound second over 5½f at this track (Dirt) after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. WINNING TRIP (1) did little and finished 9 lengths from the winner in eighth over 6f at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. Faces an easier assignment so he is likely to play a big role. BLO BY'EM (3) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Finds a nice race and can atone.