(# 3) BRAVE AND SKILLFUL - Colt made a lone start for Bill Mott at Saratoga before being sent to Shannon Ritter on the Kentucky circuit. Drops in half today and trainer adds blinkers for this stretch-out attempt. Won't find many softer spots.

(# 7) Louisville Flyer - Another dropper that gets blinkers, this one trained by Murray Johnson. Raced evenly last out so the drop seems warranted.

(# 1) August Break - One of a pair entered by Eric Reed and they will race as separate interests. This one has made one start and that for half this tag sprinting.

(# 4) Giant Dreams - Takes a major drop in price from $50,000 down to $15K. Has run poorly in both tries and needs to get involved in the race early to have a chance.