MERCIA THOR (4) recorded his best time this course and distance last start, taking an A5 in 29.05 by 2.5 lengths. Should be in this for a long way. EYREHILL SAMSON (6) doesn't win out of turn but recent form sound. Has been in the money the last three starts, the latest when third (29.11) at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. KIZIA STAR (5) claimed an A3 win two back before missing the frame at her latest appearance in an A3 at this track over 480m (30.13). No surprise to see her back in winning form. MALAIKA QUEEN (2) has a solid strike rate from this box.