MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (6) ran below expectations last time at Parx (Dirt) over 1207m, finishing fourth and beaten 2.75 lengths. Mychel J Sanchez who has seven wins when partnering stays on. Sure to run well. HOUGHTON SHUFFLE (4) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 0.8 lengths over 1207m at Parx (Dirt). That continued the solid form this campaign, with three wins and four minor placings from seven outings. Big chance once again. PATERNO (1) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 0.3 lengths over 1207m at Parx (Dirt). Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. GREAT RICHIE M (7) did a great job to score by one length over today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up.