(# 2) BIGBOY RYAN - Ships from New York for Dale Romans where he started once and encountered a world of trouble. Probably would have won that with clear sailing. Clean break and he gets the job done.

(# 11) Just Bud - Nice return at Churchill after being away since April. Was involved from the start and stayed on well. Repeat puts him in the mix. Outside was good here last night.

# 1) Shortcake - Improving a little with each start, he goes third off a layoff for trainer Carl Nafzger.

(# 9) Seaview - Has been away since last fall when he ran twice over this track. Showed some speed that day and would need to be racing fit to compete.