(# 10) SOMES SOUND - Bill White trainee has a good tactical gear, and at this track this post is good for his type. Not a lot of pace signed on, and he should receive a very favorable journey. The horse to beat.

(# 3) Afleet Pardner - Dale Bennett runner has much more tactical speed than he showed in Hawthorne finale. Mid-pack type usually starts a move by the half - a recipe for success here.

(# 2) John's Song - Makes his second start off the Tony Wilson claim. Consistent sort fits with these, but needs to try and get involved a bit sooner, as this course does not play well to deep closers.

(# 6) Massasoit - Sharp in last pair off a layoff, he returns today from another 3.5 month rest. Has a good record over this surface (6-1-3-0) and a pair of recent sharp works.