SPENARD (3) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when eighth, beaten 11 lengths, over 1811m in the G3 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap at this track (Dirt). Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Has the ability to put the recent poor run behind him. HAPPY STRIKE (2) scored by 0.8 lengths over this distance at this track (Dirt) last time out. Form here strong boasting seven wins from 11 starts. Leading contender. CONQUERING CAT (5) gave a bold display over this course and distance last start, racing on the speed and boxing on well to finish second and beaten 0.8 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out. ZATARA (1) made progress last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1673m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish again.