SLICK AND FAST (8) returns from a break of nine weeks. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 1609m at this track. Boasts a good fresh record including two wins. Sure to prove tough to beat. CALICOCO (3) got home by 0.3 lengths on turf at this track two starts ago. Disappointed on dirt last time at Evangeline Downs over 1609m when 19 lengths from the winner in sixth. Sound record at this distance with six wins and five minor placings from 14 runs and should be hard to stop. CAUSEWAY BENNY (14) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1673m at Louisiana Downs (Dirt), getting home by a nose. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to score again. METAIRIE (6) performed above expectations last time over 1609m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt), getting the prize by 0.1 lengths. Cannot be ruled out based on the latest effort.