WINNING LOVER (5) showed little early dash last start but found the line strongly to get up for second, beaten 3.5 lengths, over this course and distance. Has a superb record here at the journey with two wins and a 100% top-three strike rate. A bold showing is likely. LUCKY AND GONE (4) finished 0.9 lengths from the winner in fourth on turf at Del Mar Turf two starts back. Missed the frame in another run on turf last time at Del Mar Turf over 1006m when 6 lengths adrift in ninth. Strong contender back on the dirt. DA SMOKE (2) last appeared three weeks ago over 1207m at Emerald Downs when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the Jose Raudales stable. One of the genuine hopes in the race. JALISCO (1) finished eighth over 1106m at Los Alamitos (Dirt) last time out following a determined win two back. Backmarker who gets home hard. Don't underestimate.