MARGIN OF AIR (3) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 1.5 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Goes up a rung or two but he is capable of running a bold race. BALLAD OF WARRIOR (4) is a talented gelding who tackled a tougher race at his last run on August 29 2025 and finished sixth behind Ohio Joe over 1710m in stakes class at Penn National Turf (Turf). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expected to be in the finish. DROPLINE (2) returned from a spell two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 14 lengths into sixth over 1207m at Parx. Second up record is sound. Faces an easier assignment so he can play a big role. ALTOBELLI (6) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished third at Parx (Dirt) two starts back then scored by half a length last time out over 1207m at Parx (Dirt). Nicely placed to make it two on the bounce.