19:15 fair-grounds Saturday 27th December 2025

SYVESTAR (2) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when fifth over 7½f at Louisiana Downs (Turf). One of the genuine hopes in the race. ISLAND CABANA (5) bounced back last start and landed the prize by 5. 5 lengths after being prominent at the corner as public elect over 1m at this track (Dirt). Likely to be there at the finish again. MALAKI EMPIRE (8) showed good early pace over 6f at this track (Dirt) when resuming last time and kept going to score by 0. 8 lengths. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SPINNING ACES (4) showed good early dash and raced on the speed at the first run back from a break last start before fading to finish 5 lengths back in fourth over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt). Has ability and a bold showing is expected.