TAKE THE PLEDGE (1) was prominent at the corner and finished 6 lengths away from the winner in third last start at Laurel (Dirt) over 1710m Has never been out of the money in three starts at this trip, including two wins. Bold showing expected. SEEKING UNITY (2) has switched yards since finishing fourth two weeks ago over 1710m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. MAGICAL WAYS (3) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Jamie Ness. Finished tenth at Aqueduct (Dirt) over 1811m at the opening run last time in work. Can make his presence felt. MR RIPPLE (7) was in the money two starts back at Aqueduct but couldn't back it up last time when sixth, beaten 29 lengths, at Aqueduct (Dirt) over 1811m. Open to improvement and should be about the money.