ASK THE UNIVERSE (5) has a strong record this track and trip with eight wins and nine placings from 21 starts. Placed last time (29.42) at this track in an A1, finishing third and beaten 6 lengths. Makes strong appeal on best. EARLS JAGUAR (3) was a course and distance placegetter (29.29) last time also from the same draw, finishing a 4.5 lengths second in an A1. Can measure up. DEVONSHIRE LADY (2) was game in defeat when finished in the minors last start over the 491m at this track, running a swift 29.34 in an A1. This is tougher but expected to be in the finish. OUR BIG BILL (6) was beaten into fifth last time but ran impressive time with a slick 29.56. Worth thought on that run.