The Poker Handicap – Grade III
1 Mile Turf Stake Purse $300.00 Open 4 Year Olds And Up.

1st Jovan River, trained by Mb Stables
Made it four wins in a row with a battling half length win from the stalk.
Positioned perfectly from the one draw he always looked in control and remains
unbeaten in a well constructed season so far.

2nd Heart Pocket Jeans, trained by Yahudi Stables
Was given no choice from the wide draw but to go with the speed push and go to
the front early on. He was settled back into a stalk and then made a second
challenge coming round the home bend but was out sprinted in the end.

3rd Mars, trained by Hawaiian Shirt Guy
Had to fight for the lead and worked too hard to get there weakening later on
at the business end of the race. Still a fair run and he clearly retains
some of the considerable ability he had as a three year old.

4th Secret Song, trained by Blushing Meadows
After switching jockeys to bring this one into the handicap he ran a pretty
average race settling into mid pack and never really getting on terms.

5th Hulk Hogan
Settled back but didnt really get into it despite only finishing a couple of
lengths back.

6th Seven Colors
Fell into the trail and never looked like getting into it.

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