Laurel ParkSat, December 02, 2023

RETURN FIRE (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1m1/2f at this track, beaten only 0.1 lengths after being in contention on the turn.Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.SUGAR HOOF (4) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths starting at 7/4.Hard to beat in this suitable race.EL DE LARRY (7) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing, finishing 0.6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1m1/2f at this track.Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.VOLPE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1/2f at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth.Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.