YANKEE DOODLE KID (5) finished fourth last start over 1408m at this track (Dirt) after racing on the pace for much of the way. Sure to be prominent from the outset. W V LAD (8) comes here off a last-start fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1308m at this track. A bold showing is expected. GRANDPA JOE (9) finished third two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 7 lengths as public elect over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Taking on a better field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. VALHALLA'S PALACE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.