USE THE CLOCK (4) was prominent throughout when winning two back but could manage only midfield last time when 4th and beaten 6 lengths at this track (28.23). Better than last start and worth following up. KNOTMOR OSCAR (2) hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 28.36 with a 1.5 lengths win at this track over 462m. Leading player again. DEECEE NIKKI (1) is an honest type in the frame at 16 of 35 starts including last time when second (28.14) over 462m at this track. Solid record at the distance winning seven races. Has a good overall strike-rate and can find the frame here. SOBER BALLAD (3) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.