AqueductSat, October 12, 2024

GENERAL BANKER (7) has been in the placings at his last two appearances, finishing third over 7f at this track (Dirt) most recently. Useful type who gets his chance. ROCKETEER (9) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a third over 1m1f at Saratoga (Dirt) when he was always up in the leading division. Has the class to produce another positive result. PENTATHLON (8) turned in a modest performance when third last time out over 1m1f at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. That followed a win at Saratoga at the previous outing. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Likely improver with strong prospects. ESCALATION CLAUSE (3) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 7f at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.