EDELWEISS (6) was far from disgraced when second last start after being prominent at the bend over 1408m at Laurel, beaten a nose. That followed a win at Laurel the start prior. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within his grasp. CHRISTMAS SPIRIT (5) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1710m at Monmouth Park (Dirt). Goes up a rung or two but he is capable of running a bold race. ORB ALPHA (4) has not appeared since he lost rider over 1609m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) on January 23. Has to be respected. NOTMYFIRSTRODEO (3) has not appeared since he finished fifth over 1710m at Laurel (Dirt) on May 2. Definite top-three chance.