21:15 fair-grounds Friday 2nd January 2026

FREE SCRIM (3) recorded a strong maiden win over 6f at this track (Dirt) last time, getting there by 1. 75 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and he can go on with it. YORKTOWN PANTHER (4) settled towards the tail then wound up strongly to finish 11 lengths away in third when resuming last start over 6f at this track (Dirt). Goes well at this trip, recording three minor placings and is among the leading chances. HESPER (5) finished third last start over 6f at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 1. 5 lengths. Yet to miss the placings from five starts at this track. Nicely placed to go a couple better. MUNNINGS CATSLE (2) filled a minor placing when fresh from a lay-off two starts ago. Could not back that up last time when 6 lengths away in fifth over 1m at this track (Turf). Fitter and can do much better this time.