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Winner - 9 runners
400y
Going:
Surface: D
Group 1 placegetter MIDNIGHT POLITICS (1) returns after a lay-off of three-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at Remington Park to kick off the last campaign. Sure to make his presence felt. LUCKY LUKE (2) did well when resuming over 1f180yards at The Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino (Dirt) last start, finishing second and beaten 0.8 lengths. When resuming run. Leading chance. ELVERNA BRADSHAW (5) scored by half a length in a at Retama Park (Dirt) then missed the frame latest when fourth at Retama Park (Dirt). Down in the weights on last run. Has been in sound form this prep with a win and five minor placings from eight outings. One of the main contenders. MR RIPPLES (7) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by 0.8 lengths over 2f at Retama Park (Dirt). Open to plenty of improvement and cannot be ruled out.