17:28 laurel-park Friday 16th January 2026

SECRET OAKS (3) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and stalked the lead before going on to record a nose win over 1m1/4f at Parx (Dirt). Going well and should give a bold sight again. ELUSIVE SIONNA (1) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1m at Delaware Park (Dirt) four months ago and has not appeared since. Will come on following that run and looks tough to hold out again. NEMAIN (5) finished 7 lengths away in fourth last time out over 5½f at this track three weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Right in this. ONLY MARIA (4) was safely held last time when she dropped out to finish seventh at this track (Dirt) but down in the weights. Winning rider Christian Maldonado stays aboard. Best figures stack up.