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Winner USD $787,500 - 7 runners
1980y
Going:
Surface: D
RIVER THAMES (1) is a progressive type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Rates strongly and expected to go close. OWEN ALMIGHTY (4) showed good speed over 1m1/2f in the G3 Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) and led throughout to score. More weight to carry this time but is likely to play a major role. CHANCER MCPATRICK (6) opened this campaign last start with a second, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1m1/2f at Tampa Bay Downs. Is building an excellent record with three wins from five starts. Capable of playing a big role. EAST AVENUE (5) was never in contention when resuming last start over 1m1f in the G2 Risen Star Stakes at Fairgrounds (Dirt), finishing tenth and beaten 22 lengths. Fitter and with blinkers added is worth including.