VALENTINIAN (5) was a most impressive winner last time over 1710m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 8 lengths. In form and expected to be in the finish again. GRAY HAIRED GUS (1) finished 2 lengths back in second over 1673m at this track (Dirt) last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. K Navarro who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Sure to play a big role. MISSION CRITICAL (7) drifted well back last start before storming home to score by half a length over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Among the main hopes. TAKE THE GOLD (2) has filled a minor placing at his last four outings, most recently when third over 1673m at this track (Dirt). Nicely placed to feature in the finish.