DESERT GATE (3) ran below expectations last time in stakes class at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) over 1710m, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Juan J Hernandez is back on and has a solid record on the three-year-old, including two wins. Expecting a bold showing. OCEAN BEAR (7) was always forward and boxed on to finish third over 1408m at Listed level at this track (Dirt) last time. Should be poised just off the lead. Expecting a bold showing. AHRENS (8) has enjoyed a let-up of five weeks since he won when resuming over 1308m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 1.5 lengths. Won at his only second-up appearance and looks a big threat to the top selection. DECISIVE WIN (5) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1308m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Well placed to run top-three again.