(# 5) MISTER FUSAICHI - Obvious contender and the probable favorite. Disqualified in last at Churchill after he finished first in race at today's distance. Working well for the Asmussen barn and he brings speed to a race without a lot of that element. Serious wire-to-wire threat.

(# 1) Dugan - Is in racing shape, draws the hedge, stretches back out and blinkers go on for trainer Sheppard. Best race was around two-turns at Delaware, and that is today's scenario.

(# 4) Inquisitive - Barn specializes in races of this distance, and colt by Giant's Causeway tries two-turning on the dirt for the first time.

(# 3) Riz Sauvage - Is fit, likes distance racing and may run well in his first-ever appearance on the dirt.