(# 1) CLEVER DUDE - Been very consistent since having a couple of months off (July-Sept.). Proved popular at the claiming box when he returned being haltered in first two back. Ran huge in Churchill one turn miler just missing the win. Tried allowance foes over Hawthorne slop with good third in next outing. Been in the money in four of seven on Turfway's Polytrack. Like the fact he's not been over-raced during career. Think he'll run well.

(# 8) Rum Point - Formerly in the barn of Kiaran McLaughlinnow residing in Eddie Kenneally stable. Both very fine horsemen. Five year old making only seventh start has one sub par effort on view. Ran strongly in first start back off nine month break. Was bet down to 4-5 in that one and low odds are assured again. Moves from cozy rail to eight post.

(# 6) New Awakening - Beat Rum Point last out despite drawing six horses out from him. Tonite's post advantage may be negated because Rum Point could move forward off the return race. Has some back class to draw upon.

The Plays: $10 to win on # 1. $6 exacta box on 1-8.
$4 exacta box on 1-6.
Total Wager = $30.00.