17:05 parx-racing Monday 23rd February 2026

BATTLE ANTHEM (7) got a long way back when 11 lengths from the winner in seventh over 6½f at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. Finds the right race this time and can take this out. KING PHOENIX (2) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then was beaten 18 lengths when seventh over 7f at Aqueduct a month ago. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. EXTRASEXYMCSTEEMEE (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 7f at this track, beaten 8 lengths into fourth. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BOOTED UP (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6½f at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fourth. Capable of featuring prominently.