03:45 charles-town Friday 9th January 2026

STRAVA (3) is back from a lay-off of 15 months. Scored a determined win at his final run last campaign at Keeneland (Dirt) over 1m1/2f. Has a solid when resuming record of two wins and two placings from six starts. Lines up. For the first time for trainer Anthony Farrior. Has found a suitable race. MO JOKE (8) raced on the speed and kept going to score by 0. 8 lengths last time out over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another big run. MARTINI MARTIN (11) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1m1f at Laurel, beaten 13 lengths into fifth. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. RAY'S BLUE WAGON (12) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1m1/2f at Penn National. This looks a good race for him and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.