Oaklawn ParkFri, March 21, 2025

BACKED BY GOLD (9) improved sharply on her sixth two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success over 6f at this track (Dirt) a month ago, getting home by 0.3 lengths after being prominent at the bend. No reason she cannot salute again. ICY RIVER (8) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a nose over 6f at this track (Dirt). Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Sure to be in the finish. LADY OF DEVON (1) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 0.3 lengths over 6f at this track (Dirt). That continued the solid form this campaign, with four wins and three minor placings from nine starts. Expect a bold showing. PATTERN BET (5) was highly fancied when she resumed six-and-a-half weeks ago over 6f at this track and was only beaten 1.1 lengths into fourth. Fitter so expect a better run this time.