DRUMCROW WANDA (4) placed two runs ago then again in the money last time when third (17.39) at this track in a D3. Likely to improve sharply this time. SANTAS HURRICANE (3) was resuming when finishing fourth at this track in a D3 (17.51). Will be much improved. One of the better hopes. FRUITY SPRITE (5) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 3 lengths (17.45) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning two races. Goes well out of this box with a win and seven minor placings. In the mix. ALNWICK BARNEY (6) cannot be dismissed although new to this distance.