WORKING BOOTS (3) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (29.67) in an A5 at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Should be very hard to beat this time. ALNWICK NEWS (2) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (29.60) at this track behind Inclement Mist in an A7. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Bold showing expected. HARDWICK ATHENA (5) has missed the frame the last couple but was an A2 winner three back (28.96) at this track over 480m. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. MOSSEND BUTE (6) is worth including after a top-three finish most recently.