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Winner - 7 runners
400y
Going: Good
Surface: D
ULTIMATE BATTLE (2) returns from a break of four-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a sixth over 1f180yards at this track. Expected to bring the good form from last campaign to this contest. FIREY EAGLE (1) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 4 lengths away in eighth over 1f180yards at Group 1 level at Lone Star Park (Dirt) on November 16. Has a strong fresh record including a win and one minor placings. Should park just off the speed. Will prove tough to beat. COWBOY BOLT (6) was well held in the won by Lethal Cowboy 123 over 1f180yards at this track at his last appearance 11 weeks ago. Well placed and looks a key runner. DEFENDING CHAMP (4) was too good for a maiden field when resuming last start over 1f80yards at this track (Dirt), scoring by 1.5 lengths. Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the ride. One of the likely contenders despite the step up in grade.