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Winner - 7 runners
1980y
Going:
Surface: D
Group 2 placegetter PROTECTIVE (7) missed the placings last time out when beaten 9 lengths in sixth place over 1m2f in the G1 The Belmont Stakes at this track (Dirt). Looks close to a win and gets chance. MILITARY ROAD (1) has been freshened up since a narrow defeat last time over 1m1f at Aqueduct (Dirt). Genuine contender. ELKO COUNTY (5) is knocking on the door after just missing last time over 1m1f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Likely to play a major role. ITZA MIRRAKLE (3) made his debut last start at a big quote but defied the market to grab second, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 7f at this track (Dirt). Has upside and worth including.