17:00 laurel-park Sunday 28th December 2025

RAMPAGIUS (7) returns from a lay-off of five months and did score when resuming when last in work at Colonial Downs (Turf) over 1m. Lines up for the first time for the Lacey Gaudet stable. Hard to beat despite the layoff. NOLA BOSS (6) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 5½f at this track (Dirt) last time out. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best form puts him right in this. OLEG (8) turned in a fine effort to win by 2. 25 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. LOU'S BIRTHDAY (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 5½f at this track, beaten just one length. No surprise to see him in the mix.