21:58 hawthorne Thursday 23rd April 2026

DIXIE PENNY (4) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations when resuming at Will Rogers Downs (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths over 5½f. The engagement of Alexander Bendezu is a positive move. Likely improver with strong prospects. DESERT GLOW (1) missed the frame on turf over 1m at Fairgrounds Turf in a then filled a minor placing last start on the same surface at Fairgrounds Turf, beaten 2 lengths over the 1m journey. Strong contender back on the dirt. MAMBA OUT (2) proved too strong two runs ago at Fairgrounds. Safely held last time out when third over 5½f at Fairgrounds, beaten 5. 5 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to make amends. WAMPUS KITTEN (5) comes here off a break of 12 weeks. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 5½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.