Penn National 26 December 2011
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NEXT PAGE didn't seem to see out the extended mile here last time in a similar contest but had twice finished second over the exact mile before that. Dropped in trip tonight, he can open his account at the ninth time of asking. Corundum takes a big drop in class and could prove the danger but Alpha Red and Lviv are others to consider.
In a wide-open contest, preference is for LADY'S TALE. After landing a $75k maiden claimer at Monmouth in the summer, she has performed with credit in better company and can get back to winning ways dropped to this level. Clipper Fan and Belle Of The Nile are in good form and can fight out the minor honours.
MACHO TASTE made a bold bid over 6f here on his debut this month, only giving way close home. Dropped a furlong in trip tonight, he can go one better. Criming Out Loud also went well on his debut here and could go close but the more experienced Sergeant Ski makes more appeal for the exacta.
CERTAIN SECRET has been knocking hard on the door and is taken to build upon a creditable course second latest to land the spoils. Big Bobby Z has claims if reproducing the form of his C&D victory from last month. Cherokee Carl and Tense make most appeal of the remainder.
Sold My Soul is respected now lowering his sights but of more interest is ZIGGY'S ISLAND, who shaped with promise when fourth on debut at Finger Lakes and is entitled to improve with the benefit of that experience now behind him. Gotastorm completes the shortlist.
CHARLIE BULL returned to the winner's enclosure at Woodbine last time and is taken to follow up while evidently in good heart. Alleynes Bay and Anga appeal most of the remainder and can battle it out for the minor placings.
OYSTER CAT helps set the form standard based on his last-time-out second over 1m here and looks the one they have to beat. Toccets Dancer and Easy N Breezy are worth considering for forecast purposes.
STAGE MOTHER has shown enough speed over 1m of late to think she can exploit this drop in grade, despite dropping back in trip. Happy Spirit and Classy Senorita are others that are likely to appreciate this easier test and warrant inclusion on the shortlist.