AZARIO (6) finished second, beaten 2.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at MONMOUTH PARK (Dirt). Has the talent to take care of this field. ELKO COUNTY (3) finished third, beaten 3.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1673m at MONMOUTH PARK (Dirt) after he was in the firing line on the corner. This is a more suitable contest and can find winning form. MO ACTION (2) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1710m at MONMOUTH PARK (Dirt) when he came with a powerful finish, making it two minor placings in a row. Finds a more suitable contest and can take the next step and salute. ROYAL MERIT (1) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to just miss when second over 1207m at MONMOUTH PARK (Dirt). Blinkers added; should be competitive.