SPICE RUNNER (7) is a talented colt who was well held last time in tougher grade over 1710m in the G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will play a major role. ROYALAMERICAN (4) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on November 7 over 1609m when he got home by 0.8 lengths. Winning rider David Cabrera retains the mount. Meeting a tougher field but on current form he is right in contention. ARCTIC BEAST (1) is a promising type who returns from a spell of ten weeks and remains unbeaten in three runs. Last appeared when he score by 6 lengths over 1207m at Finger Lakes. Effortless winner last start and is a winning hope again. TIME FOR MUSIC (2) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1609m at Churchill Downs, beaten 4 lengths, after a win at Keeneland at the previous outing. Worth plenty of thought.