GROUCH (1) last appeared when he finished third over 1308m at Aqueduct (Dirt) on December 13. Capable of playing a major role. PRIME MOTIVE (2) was a most impressive winner last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 4 lengths. Well placed here and should go close. HEY BUDDY (4) was a gutsy winner last time over 1207m at Parx (Dirt), scoring by 1.3 lengths to make it two wins in a row. Goes well at this journey with two wins and two placings from five starts and shapes as one to consider. NATURAL HARBOR (6) was out of the placings last time out over 1207m at Parx (Dirt) but is a much better third-up performer. Fitter and can bounce back.