PROVEN HOPE (9) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at Delta Downs (Dirt) with success as public elect over 1673m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by 5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Has the class to take care of this field. GOOD LOVIN (6) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 1.5 lengths over today's journey at this track (Dirt). Has a good record at this trip with five wins and two minor placings. Leading player. IMMELMANN (8) ran well below his best last time over 1207m at Remington Park (Dirt), beaten 19 lengths into eighth at $3. Should be poised just off the lead. Capable of testing this field. MENDELJOHN (4) scored last start at Century Downs to make it five wins from nine starts this campaign. Sound record at this distance with two wins and six minor placings from 10 runs and must be respected.
