(# 7) PENNINGTON - Eighth-place finish in debut better than it looks. Hard used chasing quick pace wide all the way. Good effort in last over slop stretching to a route. Dangerous tactical speed today going two turns. Switches to go-to rider Coa.

(# 3) Will Never Bend - Best career in last stretching out to a dirt route for the first time. Gets monumental rider change from awful bug boy to solid apprentice. Draws good post.

(# 2) Fly The North Wind - Back on dry track and draws rail which can only help. Best career race in lone start on the inner.