HEADFORD BABS (1) has been in sparkling form, last time breaking from this same trap to win an A1 at this track (28.50) and making it three straight wins. Looks the one to beat again. BILLIS HOFFA (2) boasts a consistent overall record including six wins from 17 starts, the latest hitting the minor money when third (28.87) over 480m at this track. Form here at this distance is sound. Has a good overall strike-rate and can find the frame here. LAUGHIL LARRY (5) was out of the placings last time when fifth at this track (28.91) but scored four back at this track (28.70). Solid record here at the distance winning four races. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings five times from eight starts. A big run wouldn’t surprise. KING PHARLAP (4) has strong claims after a top-three finish at this track and distance last time out.