With some impressive outings in recent weeks, it would appear that four-year-old pacer Shadow Play is nearing the form many expected

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However, as trainer and co-owner Dr. Ian Moore reports in his latest Trot Blog entry, the status of last year's Little Brown Jug champion for this week's U.S. Pacing Championship is now up in the air after last night's race.

The blog entry of Dr. Moore, who had been on hiatus from blogging due to a busy summer schedule and a lack of technical requirements, can be read by clicking here.