YULETIDE GALLOP (2) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1207m at Parx (Dirt) last time out. Has a high cruising speed. Best form puts him right in this. QUICK TEMPO (5) was in commission second up last start and was in the frame for the second time in as many runs this prep, finishing third over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Good chance to break through. RIVER DOG (3) finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 14 lengths when sixth in a 1207m contest at Parx five-and-a-half weeks ago. Has the class to take care of this field. BYK (6) turned in a fine effort to win by 0.8 lengths at today's track and distance last start in a far better run. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders.