ALSTON (4) started at $7.51 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 9 lengths at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) over 1710m. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. NASH POTATOES (1) settled well back then made some inroads and finished 2.75 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1207m at Churchill Downs three weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Among the chances. SURFIN' M (3) broke through for his maiden win over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last time, scoring comfortably. Winning rider Cristian Mauricio Torres stays aboard and he cannot be discounted. SPURGEON (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at Churchill Downs, beaten 3.5 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.