20:15 fair-grounds Friday 2nd January 2026

GUANARE (7) did well when resuming over 6½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last start, finishing third and beaten 8 lengths. Worth following up. GAVEL (5) was in the firing line on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 5½f at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. UPTURNED BRIM (6) raced just off the lead before letting down nicely and scoring a 0. 1 lengths win over this journey at this track (Dirt) last time. Will give a sight again. AMERICAN CITY (3) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 6f at this track, beaten just 0. 1 lengths. Nicely placed to maintain the form.