ALCOVE (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6f at Turfway Park, beaten 6 lengths into seventh. Has the ability to take care of this field. SOUND DOCTRINE (3) missed the placings two runs back then was always well out of his ground last start when 15 lengths away in ninth over 6f at Oaklawn Park. This doesn't look as hard so he is perfectly placed to score. BUTCH'S BEST (9) has not appeared since he finished second over 5f at this track (Turf) on October 17. Sure to make his presence felt. SPOKE (5) ran below expectations last time at Turfway Park (Synthetic) over 6f, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths. Top-three chance.