SPICY CARTEL (6) ran well despite being friendless in betting when resuming last time over 274m at Remington Park (Dirt), finishing third and beaten 0.9 lengths at $36.60. Among the leading hopes. DEL CARTEL (2) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 2.5 lengths over 320m at Remington Park (Dirt). Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. THIS EAGLE CAN ROCK (4) closed last prep nine months ago when she finished third over 320m at this track. Should run very well. SOPHEY (8) is a seven-start maiden who finished eighth, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 302m at Remington Park (Dirt). Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.