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Winner USD $23,940 - 6 runners
1430y
Going: Standard
Surface: AW
FACE DOWN (5) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Not as effective last time out when third over 6f at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. CITY TRIPPER (1) built on a nice second two starts back at this track (Synthetic) with success over 6f at this track (Synthetic) two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 0.3 lengths. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. TACTICAL HUMOR (4) displayed plenty of early toe and kicked strongly to score over 1m at Penn National (Dirt) last time. Positive ride expected again and is capable of figuring in the finish. PANCHO SLIPS AWAY (2) registered his first win last start over 6f at this track (Synthetic), getting home by 1.3 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Israel O Rodriguez was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Must be respected now that the penny has dropped.