24:05 turf-paradise Thursday 8th January 2026

SAINT PIO (2) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Great chance to find the winners' enclosure. BROWN TOWN (8) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 6f at Will Rogers Downs. Now under the care of new trainer Allen Brown. Has ability and should be right in the finish. DRILL'S LI'L MAN (4) finished 8 lengths away in sixth last time out over 5½f at this track two months ago. Steps up in distance. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the main contenders. GREAT KING (9) turned in another moderate effort last start when 8 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest.