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Winner - 15 runners
1870y
Going:
Surface: T
INTELLECT (8) was well-supported when resuming last start but found one better over 1m at Aqueduct Turf (Turf), beaten 1. 5 lengths. Lay-off from three tries and should be better for that when resuming run. Worth following up. RANGER BATTALION (10) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4. 5 lengths when fifth in a 1m contest at Aqueduct six weeks ago after being in contention on the bend. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. TWO'S A CROWD (4) was a 6 length winner on turf at Aqueduct Turf two starts ago and lines up for a hat-trick here after make it two in a row with a dirt track win at Monmouth Park over 1m a week-and-a-half ago. Hard to fault as he chases another win. Expected to feature. CANDYTOWN (9) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 1. 3 lengths away in fourth over 1m1/2f at Listed level at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) on November 1. Has a strong fresh record including a win and one minor placings. This looks a nice way to kick off the prep.