CRITERIA (1) accounted for a maiden field over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt) last start, finishing 2.5 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Capable of taking the next step. DR RUBEN M (7) scored an impressive win by 5 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1308m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Fitter for that last hitout and this looks well within his grasp. OIL CAPITAL (2) finished third at Saratoga two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt), finishing 6 lengths back in sixth. Likely improver with strong prospects. SHOOT THE NICKEL (3) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at Saratoga (Dirt) two starts back then got the job done by 1.3 lengths as public elect last time out over 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.