20:14 parx-racing Wednesday 31st December 2025

MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (1) proved too strong last start and scored by a nose over 6½f in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Has five wins here. Should park just off the speed. Among the leading chances. BUCCHERINO (5) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end before most recently finished second over 6f at Aqueduct. Can return to his winning form. DROPLINE (4) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 6½f at this track, beaten only half a length after being in the firing line on the turn. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. HOWGREATISNATE (2) really dug deep to score by 0. 1 lengths three runs back at Delaware Park (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Julio A Hernandez has been in the money at the last three rides. Worth including in calculations.