NEED TO KNOW BASIS (3) is having his first run since winning by 2.5 lengths a month ago over 1609m at Mahoning Valley. Has transferred to the Richard Zielinski stable over the break. Winning chance for the new barn. KINDERHOOK (4) has been in good form, scoring three back at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) then placing twice in a row, most recently finishing third when he was prominent throughout over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. RUFFIN (6) was strongly fancied when resuming last start but was beaten 14 lengths into fifth over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Has never missed the frame second up. Expected to feature. RED CHIPS (1) was last at the races when he finished third over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) on January 12. Among the better hopes.