Melmich opened up at even-money for the G3 Valedictory, a mile and three-quarter marathon which he won in 2015 and finished second in last year as the favorite.

Melmich's trainer, Kevin Attard, also sends out Pumpkin Rumble, who's a fat 12-1 with 13 minutes to post. Rafael Zenteno Jr. has inherited the mount on him from the apparently retired Jesse Campbell.

Leavem In Malibu is 5-1 in his first long-distance run. English Illusion, who won the prep, is 12-1.