(# 5) RUDEAMEANIE - Probable favorite, continues his figure progression, is working well and can either go it on the lead or rate just off the pace. Will prove a handful against this crew.

(# 3) Western Comment - He may outrun probable long odds as he continues to run well, but is just not finding enough late. Has nice works over this surface.

(# 4) Alpine Nuggett - Last was his best yet and it came in first try over this surface. Has been falling too far back in most, but with the drop to this level last out it enabled him to get better early position.

(# 8) T.J.'s Express - Working well for first race in a year and he drops into a claimer for the first time.