TROY SMOKIN JOE (4) has good credentials for this, winning an A8 two back before finishing runner-up at his latest appearance in an A8 at this track over 500m (30.99). Should enjoy the drop in grade and looks a leading hope. SHARP SURPRISE (6) has some solid form under his belt and proved too classy last time to win by 1.5 lengths at this track in a handy 30.64 beating Southdowns Rose. Should be in this for a long way. ROMANTIC RICHY (1) filled a minor placing last start at this track behind Sharp Surprise (30.83) in an A9. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Must be included in calculations. CHISEM MIKE (3) was in the money last start here at this trip - likely to feature again.