17:00 laurel-park Saturday 20th December 2025

CLOSE UP (1) continued a good run of form when second last start at her first try on a dirt track, beaten 2. 25 lengths over 1m at this track. Looked at home on this surface last start - happy to stick. JULIA'S A FOX (7) is a 10-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth at her latest appearance over 1m at this track (Dirt). Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. TEA ROSE (10) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 6f at this track. Has the class to figure prominently. AUTUMN IN VERMONT (3) finished 9 lengths from the winner in fifth at her most recent outing over 6f at this track (Dirt). Worth plenty of thought.