20:51 hawthorne Thursday 23rd October 2025

COOL LESTER SMOOTH (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into sixth after being in the firing line on the turn. Has the talent to produce a better result. TANGO MIKE MIKE (6) returns from a lay-off of nine weeks and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished seventh at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1m when when resuming last time in work. One of the better hopes despite the layoff. BYWORD (1) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when eighth, beaten 11 lengths, over 1m at this track (Turf). Won't find this as tough so he is set to turn things around. WOLF HUNTER (3) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track (Dirt), finishing third and only 1. 5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1m1/4f. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot.