Illman: Laurel horses to watch for week of Feb. 24, 2020

DREAMS UNTOLD

Trainer: John Servis

Last race: Feb. 15, 6th

Finish: 5th by 11

Beyer: 56

Don't be fooled by the last running line as this 3-year-old ran much better than it looks. Sent away the odds-on favorite in the $100,000 Miracle Wood Stakes, Dreams Untold completely missed the break, made a gigantic move on the turn to get within hailing distance of the gate-to-wire winner, and paid the price for his trip late. His prior effort at Parx resulted in an 89-Beyer romp by almost 15 lengths. He is a notorious bad actor behind the stalls and it is up to a very good trainer to get him straightened out, but he has some ability.

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BRIGHT DAWN

Trainer: Ferris Allen

Last race: Feb. 16, 4th

Finish: 1st by neck

Beyer: 73

West Virginia-bred looked good running hard from start to finish to graduate second time out at three-quarters of a mile. The horse that pressed him early ended up beaten about 20 lengths and Bright Dawn dug in gamely to fend off a live first-time starter that benefited from sitting just off the duel. Guessing he'll get an opportunity to stretch out, but prefer him right now at distances up to a one-turn mile.

MAKE IT A DOUBLE

Trainer: Linda Albert

Last race: Feb. 17, race 1

Finish: 3rd by 3 1/2

Beyer: 59

Embroiled in a speed duel with fourth finisher Always Talking, this filly dispatched that rival before being almost immediately set upon by the stalkers. She tried extremely hard in the stretch to just miss the place and seems comfortable at the $16,000 starter-optional level going 5 1/2 or 6 furlongs.