PONDER AND DREAM (6) has been freshened up since finishing tenth on September 19 over 1811m in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby at this track (Dirt). Best form is good enough so worth another chance. LOST AND CONFUSED (2) hasn't been far away recently including last time out when third over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Good record at this journey with three wins and five minor placings from 12 starts and is right in this. SMOOTH TRANSITION (4) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 3 lengths win over 1710m at Monmouth Park Turf (Dirt) last time. One of the main contenders. GROUCH (5) ran below expectations last start, finishing eighth and beaten 10 lengths at Meadowlands (Turf) over 1710m. Finds a nice race and can make amends.