(# 6) MIKE'S TRIPPIN - Last effort was his best since last March at Santa Anita. Pace was very ordinary for the level, and to his credit he was able to make some headway. Faster splits are probably in store today, and that would aid his mid-pack style.

(# 11) Cool Commander - Probably needed his last badly as he hadn't run since this past January. Cuts back a furlong for the Bill Spawr barn, and should offer his best today.

(# 3) North Fleet Street - First pair since last fall is encouraging. Has shown speed in both the return efforts, and any move forward for the Cerin barn puts him on the wire with these.

(# 5) Cascadia's Star - Nice figure improvement noted in second back off a two-month freshening. Mid-pack style plays well here and he has shown the ability to finish.