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Winner - 8 runners
1210y
Going:
Surface: D
H T XENA (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when eighth over 6f at Oaklawn Park five weeks ago. Faces an easier assignment so she will be hard to beat. HALF BIRTHDAY (6) finished just half a length from the winner in second last start over 6f at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) after racing on the speed. Likely improver with strong prospects. THEODOROPOULOS (2) failed to threaten when fresh from a lay-off last time out, beaten 7 lengths into sixth over 6f at this track (Dirt). Sound record at this distance with two wins and three minor placings from seven runs and has to be respected. DANCE STEP (1) finished fifth over 5½f at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) at her most recent appearance on October 19. Has switched to the Ivan Calderon yard. One to consider.