03:17 charles-town Friday 23rd January 2026

NOLA BOSS (4) hit the frame two starts ago at Laurel but ran below par last time when eighth and beaten 25 lengths over 6f at Laurel (Dirt). This is a nice drop in grade so he can find the winners' list. SOBIESKI (1) sat on the pace last start until tiring to finish fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over 7f at this circuit. Better than the last run and will take running down. VEHEMENTLY (10) met with solid support last time out but could only manage to finish fifth over 6½f at this track (Dirt) in a disappointing performance. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BEAR HUNT (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 4½f at this track, beaten 4. 5 lengths into fourth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.