Fair GroundsSat, December 30, 2023

THETRUTHISTHETRUTH (6) was well fancied last time but found one better at this track (Dirt), finishing half a length adrift at the end of 5½f. Looks well placed stepping out in trip. Should be in the finish again. JUST PASSING THRU (5) returns from a break of four months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 1m at Louisiana Downs. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. CARRY ON (9) was never really a threat when resuming last start over 6f at this track (Dirt), finishing 11 lengths from the winner in fifth. Sound record at this distance with three wins and five minor placings from 10 runs and is capable of going well. IT'SFIFTYSHADETIME (1) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1m1/2f at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Suitably placed so she can figure again.