19:54 mahoning-valley Saturday 25th October 2025

EMPIRE'S FIRE (7) is a distance specialist who improved sharply on his fourth two starts back in Listed grade at Thistledown (Dirt) with a win as public elect over 6f at Thistledown (Dirt) six-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1. 3 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Meets a stronger field but he is capable of another big run. SUPERWOLF (4) has three wins and two minor placings from seven races this campaign. Scored last start by 9 lengths at Thistledown (Dirt) over 1m after being racing in the leading division. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. CITY SCENE (8) built on a nice second two starts back in stakes class at Thistledown (Dirt) with success over 6f in stakes class at Thistledown (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 3. 5 lengths. T Houghton scored on her last time and retains the mount. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is good enough to play a major role. FORTISSIMO (6) did well to score two runs ago then turned in a nice run last time out when second over 6f at Thistledown, beaten 1. 3 lengths. One of the main hopes.