21:15 fair-grounds Friday 19th December 2025

PROVEN HOPE (5) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at Delta Downs (Dirt) with success as favourite over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt) three weeks ago, getting home by 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Nicely placed to feature in the finish again. DARYL'S BOLT (4) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) with a win as public elect over 1m at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago, getting home by 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. MASTER GAME (3) was in the money two starts back at Churchill Downs but couldn't back it up last time when ninth, beaten 20 lengths, at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1m. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and three minor placings. Has the talent to produce a better result. SOUL COAXING (8) has switched yards since finishing second seven weeks ago over 1m1/2f at Hawthorne.