(# 3) MY MICHAEL - Pair of nice second-place finishes both at this track, surface and distance. Appears to be enough speed signed on to aid his closing tactics. Several runners that were behind him in those two finishes have come back to break their maidens.

(# 8) Coastal Flare - Bob Frankel-trained colt showed speed in dirt debut at difficult seven-furlong distance. Did so experiencing outside pressure for most of the race. Son of fine turf sire Mizzen Mast moves outside, switches surfaces and cuts back a furlong. Should improve off the first race.

(# 1) El Medwar - He ran quite well despite finishing one length behind the top selection in last race - his initial grass experience. Nice drill over the Spa. training track for this.

(# 5) Bb Livermore - Tagg runner attempts grass for the first time. As a son of Mt. Livermore, the move is a natural one. Stalking style and the post aid his chances.