ELMER ROMERO (2) was prominent on the corner and battled on well to finish second last start over 274m at this track (Dirt), beaten half a length. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot take this out. GO NORTH (8) finished out of the money two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 1.5 lengths when fifth over 320m at this track eight weeks ago. The engagement of Gabriel Angel Gomez Lara is a positive move. Likely improver with strong prospects. BEAR DOWN (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she settled well back over 274m at this track, beaten 0.6 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects. FAMOUS FAVORITE ROCK (3) returns from a layoff of five-and-a-half months. Scored over 320m at Sunland Park to launch the last campaign. Makes plenty of appeal.
