HAWTHORN SPEED (3) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by 0.8 lengths at this track in a handy 17.34 beating Slaneyside Tara. Can measure up again. HUT FITTER (2) finds it hard to win but looks close to breaking through. Has hit the frame at his last three runs, the latest finishing second (17.30) at this track. Has never been out of the money in three starts this course and distance. Nicely placed to grab a well-deserved win. SKIRK MIA (6) finished in the minors last start over the 275m at this track but ran a handy 17.28 last start. Harder here but expected to measure up. BALLYMAC TINGLE (5) can fill a top-three spot.