RUFFIAN BLUE (4) has a strong record this journey here with four wins and a minor from six starts. Placed last time (17.72) at this track in a D2, finishing third and beaten 2.5 lengths. Rates a leading player. MAKEIT WHISPER (6) could manage only second but ran handy time (17.25) at this track over 275m. Has the ability and looks a key chance. GROUCHOS BADGER (3) boasts a strong record this journey here with four wins and two minors from nine tries. Scored by a neck last time (17.22) in a D2 over 275m at this track. Among the main chances. LUMINOUS DREAM (2) is a course and distance winner who must be considered.