JOANNES HOPE (2) was strong over this course and distance last time despite filling the minors, finishing 1.5 lengths behind Cooga Layla in 29.43 and recording a new PB here. Expected to push the clock again here. NEWINN ZULU (6) boasts a strong record this journey here with four wins and five minors from 12 tries. Scored by one length last time (29.59) in a HCP over 480m at this track. Can feature with the right run. BLACKHOUSEHARPER (3) produced a modest effort most recently when sixth at this track over 480m behind Alnwick Haws (29.95) in a HCP. A forward showing wouldn’t surprise. ALNWICK MEGAN (5) racing well in handicaps. In the money at this track two back then finished runner-up at her latest appearance when started off 2m at this track over 480m (29.68). Will jump off 1m. May well be worth following up.