ALL AMERICAN ROD (13) ran well below his best last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth at $5.10. Should camp just off the leaders. Sure to be in the finish. FIELDING (7) started at $1.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 27 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1408m. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the key runners. MUSICAL MAESTRO (10) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1308m at Presque Isle Downs. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. LEX (3) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 1308m at this track (Dirt), beaten 3 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.