STEP FORWARD (7) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish third, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1106m at this track (Turf). Will go forward again and looks tough to beat. EXPLORATION (5) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after two runs this campaign, the latest over 1308m at CHURCHILL DOWNS (Dirt). Kept fresh for this assignment and expected to measure up again. OTTO THE CONQUEROR (3) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 1308m at CHURCHILL DOWNS (Dirt), beaten 0.9 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out.