20:45 fair-grounds Thursday 1st January 2026

VINEAUX (6) was beaten just 0. 3 lengths last start when fresh from a lay-off and landed his first top-three finish in the process at Delta Downs (Dirt) over 7f. Looks close to a win. TOP NOTCH PROTOCOL (1) is ready to break through after collecting his 5th minor placing in a row last time over 1m at Delta Downs (Dirt) after being in the firing line all the way. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. CAJUN MOVIESTAR (3) finished a 8 length fifth on dirt at this track in a. Switched to turf last time at this track over 1m and again missed the frame, finishing a 12 length eighth. Better placed and can make amends. RESCUE SQUAD (5) was safely held last time when he dropped out to finish 11th at this track (Turf) but down in the weights. Blinkers removed. One of the main hopes.