17:45 oaklawn-park Friday 1st May 2026

LEAR (4) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 25 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1m1/2f at this track, beaten 1. 5 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. BATTER UP (8) settled well back at this course and distance last time but did find the line nicely to finish fourth, beaten 2 lengths. Sure to be tough to hold out. LEBOMBO (7) scored in a at this track (Dirt) but was below his best last time when sixth over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt). Hard to beat in this suitable race. D DAY REUNION (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1f at this track, beaten 12 lengths into seventh. Well placed to turn things around.