THIRSTY JOHN (2) showed early speed from an outside draw last time to lead throughout and score by 4.5 lengths over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Has a strong association with A Bracho who has been in the saddle for his last four wins. Best form puts him right in this. ZAPPINIT (11) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis after being prominent at the corner. Has the class to figure prominently. THE DOORMAN (1) is returning from a spell of 12 weeks. Finished fourth at Gulfstream Park (Synthetic) over 1673m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Jami C Poole. Sure to make his presence felt. TIME THE AVENGER (12) made progress last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1106m at Mahoning Valley. Well placed to run top-three again.
