19:26 laurel-park Friday 16th January 2026

IMPERIAL SPY (11) finished second, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6½f at Parx (Dirt) after he was in the firing line on the corner. Likely improver with winning claims. TELL 'EM I'M COMIN (4) failed to make an impression last time out, settling well back and finishing fifth over 6f at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed this line-up and deserves another chance. CHRISTMAS SPIRIT (7) has three placings from four runs this campaign, most recently finishing second as favourite over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt) after being prominent at the corner. Freshened for this. Should be involved in the finish. HELLO NEWMAN (8) finished 9 lengths away in sixth at his last appearance over 6½f at Aqueduct (Dirt) on December 26. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.