CHANNELFORTYNINE (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1509m in stakes class at EVANGELINE DOWNS Turf (Turf). Has the class to build on that encouraging effort last start. LAMBO (4) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second, beaten 5 lengths. Ready to go one better. GRAND ACADEMIC (6) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten 0.3 lengths. Form at this track is solid. Strong claims on his best form. THUNDERHAWK (7) scored a 3.5 lengths win on dirt at this track two starts back but then disappointed on turf last time at EVANGELINE DOWNS Turf over 1609m when 2 lengths from the winner in fifth. One of the genuine hopes in the race. Don't underestimate back on dirt.