FINAL COUNTDOWN (1) is yet to break through in 13 runs. Finished eighth at his last appearance over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) on September 13 after he was well back on straightening. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. BIG BOY THUNDER (3) produced a good effort last start when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) to make it three minor placings from four runs this preparation. Has a decent record at this trip with four minor placings from six tries and is a leading contender. THUNDER APPEAL (4) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. MAYWEATHER (2) is a maiden with three minor placings to his name. Could not improve on that record when resuming last start, winding up in sixth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has a good record when second up. Can do much better this time.