SLIPPY ALAN (2) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (29.69) last time in an A6 at this track. Has ability and can bounce back. MERCIA UHTRED (1) is down a grade after finishing fourth two starts back at this track then was again out of the placings at his latest appearance in an A5 at this track over 480m (29.80). Suited here and looks a leading player on best. LYNNIA MICK (6) followed a moderate sixth at this track two runs ago with another plain effort last time to finish fifth, beaten 6 lengths, in an A5 at this track over 480m (29.48). Watch for a better run this easier company. DARBYS HARLIE (4) followed a minor placing two runs ago with a plain effort last time to finish fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths, in an A5 at this track over 480m (29.42). This easier and can improve sharply.