Twelve New York-breds will have to deal with softer turf Thursday

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – A dozen New York-bred turf runners will get one last chance this year to clear their restricted first-level allowance condition in Thursday’s six-furlong feature scheduled on the outer course.

Three Outlaws will cut back to his preferred distance and should get a solid pace. The question is what type of ground will he get following an inch of rain on Monday.

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“I think he’ll get over the soft okay, but he runs his best races on a firm turf course,” trainer Rob Atras said.

On the Couch finished a nose in front of Three Outlaws going seven furlongs Oct. 24, then finished third in an off-the-turf race here Nov. 14. His lone win from four starts came going six furlongs Sept. 19 at Belmont.

Wild William is a three-time winner, all in claiming races, but looks to have to deal with other speed in this bulky field.

With nine races Thursday, first post is 12:20 p.m.