SPORTING CHICPEA (3) finished well back at this track last time when a 6 length fifth (16.84) but scored four back at this track (28.30). Ready to return to form. STAR STRAND (2) is struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors five on end. Last start rocketed out of the boxes with a scorching early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (28.61) at this track over 462m. Overdue and is among the main hopes. MANDEVILLE MIST (6) had trap 5 and was game in defeat when only one length from Scorching Desert in second (28.51) at this track. Winning chance. MID TIPP SCAR (4) will have admirers again after placing at this track and distance last time out.