RED CHIPS (2) scored at Thistledown (Dirt) last time out with 0.1 lengths to spare over today's journey. Has a good record at this trip with five wins and seven minor placings. In form and should go well again. LITTLE VAQUERO (7) is in top form with two wins on end, the most recent an effortless 6 lengths victory over 1207m at this track (Dirt) two weeks ago. Record at this track is strong. Expected to be in the finish. TEACHING MOMENT (3) saluted last start at Thistledown (Dirt) over this distance after he was prominent at the turn. Boasts excellent form at today's trip with four wins from five starts. C Keiser who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Expected to measure up. ILLINI (6) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1207m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.