HUGH BOY (6) had the drop on the lead from trap four before taking over turning, drawing clear to score (29.39) at this track in an A5 over 480m. Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Looks the one to beat. COPPICE SIOUX (4) turned in a solid run last start over 480m at this track finishing 5th and beaten only 4.5 lengths (30.00). Has ability and a bold showing is expected. BRAMBLE EMERALD (5) is mixing her form in handicaps. Nice win two runs back at this track then when starting off scratch finished fifth, beaten 4.5 lengths, at this track over 480m (29.86). Takes on another handicap here and will start off scratch. Overall a capable handicapper who has 11 wins and 13 placings from 39 runs from the staggered start. Worth including based on the win two back. UNCANNY (3) has been hot and cold of late in handicaps. In the money two back breaking from the 6m mark at this track then finished fourth at his latest appearance when starting off 7m from the scratch dog at this track over 480m (29.66). Tackles another handicap and jumps with a 7m advantage. Overall a talented handicapper who has five wins and five placings from 14 runs from the staggered start.