PONDICHERRY (3) is a distance specialist who has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at Arapahoe Park (Dirt), most recently beaten 1.75 lengths into third over 805m at this track (Dirt) when she was always up in the leading division. Will enjoy the drop in grade so she is sure to be right there at the finish. HURRICANE LASSIE (2) drifted back over 805m here last time before winding up late to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Sure to be tough to hold out. CHAPARRITA (6) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish second last time out over 1106m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Sound record at this distance with eight wins and four minor placings from 17 runs and has to be included. BEAMER (1) finished second last start over 1308m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this track. Nicely placed to play a role in the finish.