DENYING (5) has been thereabouts lately without being able to break through, the latest effort a third at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) over 1646m. Overdue and looks a top chance. BRAVE BEAR (2) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over this course and distance last start in a far better run. No reason he cannot salute again. SYNTACTIC (7) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last time out. Won't get a better chance. FLUFF THE PILLOW (1) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 2.25 lengths back in third over 1673m at this track (Dirt). In the right race and is a key runner.