02:02 charles-town Friday 27th March 2026

PAY ZONE (4) is a distance specialist who improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) with success as favourite over 6½f at this track (Dirt) six weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. TAP IN FORMATION (3) lines up on the back of a 13 length fourth over 7f at this track. Has a good record at this journey with two wins from six starts. Key runner. ELLINGER (5) was an impressive winner last time over 6f at Laurel (Dirt), leading throughout and putting 6 lengths on his rivals. Jose E Vargas stays on. Expected to measure up. MASTERWORK (2) finished second two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 5. 5 lengths over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.