JUNCTION ROAD (3) found plenty to score by 2.75 lengths three runs back at this track (Synthetic) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will play a major role. NANTASKET BEACH (1) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by 0.8 lengths over 1m at this track (Turf). Drawn to go forward again. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to figure in the finish. DEAR DAD (9) continues to race well with a win in a at this track (Synthetic) before finishing half a length away in second last time over 1m1f at this track (Synthetic). Should park just off the speed. One of the main contenders. CRYSTAL QUEST (12) was last at the races when he finished fifth over 1m1f in stakes class at Hawthorne (Turf) on October 6. One to consider.