ALMENDRO (3) was prominent on straightening and stuck on well to finish second last start over 905m at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.8 lengths when fresh from a spell as favourite. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. PAINT THE LINE (4) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1006m at this track (Dirt) and proved too strong, scoring by 4 lengths. Will be better for that latest run and must be respected. EMERALD FOREST (1) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing seventh over 1308m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Rates highly on best figures - can do much better. SARATOGA BANKER (7) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by a nose over 905m at this track (Dirt). Has a solid second-up record and cannot be ruled out.