KARSTADT (2) is still a maiden after 15 starts. Could only manage to finish seventh last time out over 1000m at this track following a minor placing at this track over 1000m the run prior. Can break through in this suitable contest. BRUCE BANNER (6) started at $5.50 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 7 lengths at this track over 1100m. Finds a nice race and can atone. PIRATOMY (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 0.8 lengths when fifth over 1000m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. EL IMPECABLE (5) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing sixth last start over 1100m at this track seven weeks ago. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One of the better hopes.