01:53 charles-town Friday 23rd January 2026

GURNEY HALLECK (5) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing fourth over 7f at Laurel last start. Change of rider to Arnaldo Bocachica who has never been out of the money in four rides, including a win. Expecting a bold showing. IHAVEANAPPFORTHAT (6) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to just miss out over 6f at Laurel (Dirt). Expected to be doing best work at the finish. MUSICAL STANDARD (4) has not raced since he scored over 6½f at this track on October 16. Best figures have him right in the mix. RED DAWN COMING (1) got off the mark over 6½f at this track (Dirt) last start, scoring by 3 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Tougher assignment this time but is one of the main contenders.