AMERICAN WIND (3) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. PATRONAGE (5) comes here off a last-start fifth, beaten 11 lengths, over 1308m at Turfway Park. Well placed and should be tough to beat. REFLEX (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time. THE IRISH RANTER (7) was prominent into the straight when resuming last start but weakened to finish seventh over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Should park just off the speed. Not to be discounted.