Shepherd’s Pride could give a boost to the form of Runarounddancing’s victory in February earlier on this evening’s card. Choir Director was fourth behind Beta Capo Song in a stronger claimer here last month and four lengths ahead of KING OF ANYTHING. However, that was over 4f and Jesse Compton’s seven-year-old is much more effective over this longer trip and will strip fitter today. Pierpoint has won his last two over shorter so can’t be ignored and Junkers also has a squeak back over arguably his best distance.
Junkers (USA) 8-1 (8-11) 4wd lane, no response, 5th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Hesabully (8-11) at Fonner Park 1m fst in Mar.
King Of Anything (USA) 15-1 (8-11) Off slowly, inside, 6th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Beta Capo Song (8-11) at Fonner Park 4f fst in Mar.
Mr Red Sensation (USA) 9-2 (8-11) Pressed, weakened,, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Theboyzdelight (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
Choir Director (USA) 6-1 (8-11) 5wd lane,late interest, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Beta Capo Song (8-11) at Fonner Park 4f fst in Mar.
Pierpont (USA) 9-4fav (8-11) 4wd lane, driving,, won at Fonner Park 4f fst in Mar beating Dun Sober (8-11) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Dance Even (USA) 9-2 (8-11) Trailed,, last of 7, 6 3/4l behind Beta Capo Song (8-11) at Fonner Park 4f fst in Mar.
Runarounddancing (USA) 7-5fav (8-11) 4wd lane, driving,, won at Fonner Park 6f fst in Feb beating Shepherd's Pride (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Theboyfromjersey (USA) 11-10fav (8-11) Drift 5path 1/2, duel, won at Columbus 6f fst in Sep beating Risky Boy (8-8) by 4 1/4l, 7 ran.
Big Hearted Factor (USA) 22-1 (8-11) Failed to respond,, 6th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Wild Drive (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.
Dukati (USA) 33-1 (8-11) No threat 3wd, 6th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Warrior's Lullaby (8-11) at Fonner Park 6f fst in Mar.