CATUNDA ALEX (5) has missed the placings at her last couple but was in the money three back when third (16.32) at this track in a D5. This looks easier and expected to bounce back. TRAPTOLINE ELENA (4) made it two minor placings on the trot when beaten second (16.20) in a D5 at this track last time out. Can hit the frame this time. SKIDROW JAKE (2) was in the minors two back (16.05) at this track but ran below best last time there, finishing 6th. Has a good record here at this journey. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Deserves plenty of respect. RATHMEEHAN LYRA (6) can improve on an unplaced run here last time out.